David Whitfield
| David Whitfield | |
|---|---|
| Born |
2 February 1925 Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 15 January 1980 (aged 54) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1952–1980 |
| Labels | Decca Records |
David Whitfield (2 February 1925 – 16 January 1980) was a popular British male tenor vocalist from Hull. He became the first British Artist to have a UK No.1 single in his home country and in the United States at the time with "Cara Mia". He died from a brain haemorrhage in Sydney, Australia, while on tour at the age of 54. A statue in the memory of Whitfield was unveiled outside of the New Theatre in Hull on 31 August 2012, before the opening night of a show celebrating the life and music of Whitfield.
Whitfield was born in Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire. He sang in the choir at his church during his childhood and entertained his fellow members of the Royal Navy during the Second World War. After the war, he appeared on Opportunity Knocks, a talent show on Radio Luxembourg. His first recording to reach the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart was "Bridge of Sighs". "Answer Me, Oh Lord" (later recorded with different lyrics as "Answer Me, My Love") reached number one in the UK. Both versions have appeared on CD.
Whitfield had other hits in the 1950s, and was the most successful British male singer in America during that period. He used orchestras, including Stanley Black, Mantovani and the Roland Shaw Orchestra, as backing accompaniment.
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