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 Lyrics
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,…
Bridge of Sighs Tell me that old love story But not the same old…
Can I Forget You I'll never forget you, come what may I'm glad that I…
Cara Mia Cara mia why, must we say goodbye? Each time we…
Dance Gypsy Dance Dance, Gypsy, dance Though tears may flow Love's a game you …
I'll Find You (Sea wife, sea wife) I'll find you, and birds will sing…
I'll Never Forget You I'll never forget you, come what may I'm glad that I…
Lady of Madrid Lady of Madrid, how I love you Lady of Madrid, I…
Lover Come Back to Me You went away I let you We broke the ties that bind I…
Mama Mama, I want to tell you that I'll always love…
My Heart and I We are in love with you, my heart and I And…
On the Street Where You Live I have often walked down this street before But the pavement…
Smile Smile though your heart is aching Smile even though it's bre…
When You Lose the One You Love With Mantovani Orchestra When you lose the one you love How…
William Tell Come away, come away with William Tell Come away to the…
You Just You I'll never forget you, come what may I'm glad that I…