David Whitfield was a popular Tenor of the mid 1950s.
In his day he … Read Full Bio ↴David Whitfield was a popular Tenor of the mid 1950s.
In his day he was fabulously popular and sang to capacity crowds. He appeared on the Ed Sullivan show several times with great aplomb. In the later 1950s his style of singing had to compete with the likes of Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley ,and by the early 1960s had moved into musicals such as "The Desert Song" and "Rose Marie" and recorded classic albums such as "Alone" with his wonderful semi operatic style of singing.
In his day he sang a large range of songs and was sometimes likened to the great Mario Lanza. He just loved travelling, and visited Canada and especially Australia many times. His great hits were those he recorded with Mantovani, his favorite being "When You lose the one you love". Many of his songs were written for his voice alone with well known exceptions being "I Believe" (1953) and "That's When your Heartaches Begin" (1958).
He was and is the most popular British recording artist of the 1950s with a career extending into the 60s and 70s appearing on many quiz programs on Australian television as a special guest.
In his day he … Read Full Bio ↴David Whitfield was a popular Tenor of the mid 1950s.
In his day he was fabulously popular and sang to capacity crowds. He appeared on the Ed Sullivan show several times with great aplomb. In the later 1950s his style of singing had to compete with the likes of Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley ,and by the early 1960s had moved into musicals such as "The Desert Song" and "Rose Marie" and recorded classic albums such as "Alone" with his wonderful semi operatic style of singing.
In his day he sang a large range of songs and was sometimes likened to the great Mario Lanza. He just loved travelling, and visited Canada and especially Australia many times. His great hits were those he recorded with Mantovani, his favorite being "When You lose the one you love". Many of his songs were written for his voice alone with well known exceptions being "I Believe" (1953) and "That's When your Heartaches Begin" (1958).
He was and is the most popular British recording artist of the 1950s with a career extending into the 60s and 70s appearing on many quiz programs on Australian television as a special guest.
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David Whitfield Collection
David Whitfield Lyrics
Angelus Angel voices, hear them singing Angelus is ringing With the …
Answer Me Answer me, oh my love Just what sin have I been…
Beyond the Stars Beyond the stars that shine above We'll meet again my own,…
Cara Mia Cara mia why, must we say goodbye? Each time we…
I'll Find You (Sea wife, sea wife) I'll find you, and birds will sing…
Lady of Madrid Lady of Madrid, how I love you Lady of Madrid, I…
Mama Mama, I want to tell you that I'll always love…
Santo Natale Santo Natale, Santo Natale This is my way of saying Merry…
Smile Smile though your heart is aching Smile even though it's bre…
The Adoration Waltz Every time that I waltz with you It's the adoration waltz …
The Bridge of Sighs Tell me that old love story But not the same old…
When You Lose the One You Love With Mantovani Orchestra When you lose the one you love How…