David Whitfield | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 2 February 1925 Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Origin | England |
| Died | 15 January 1980 (aged 54) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1952–1980 |
| Labels | Decca Records |
David Whitfield (2 February 1925 – 15 January 1980)[1] was a popular British male tenor vocalist from Hull. He became the first British artist to have a number one single in the UK with "Cara Mia", featuring Mantovani and his orchestra.[2] He died from a brain haemorrhage in Sydney, Australia, while on tour at the age of 54.
- ^ "David Whitfield | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 43. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.