David Whitfield

David Whitfield (2 February 1925 – 15 January 1980) was a popular British male tenor vocalist from Hull. In November 1953 he became the first British male artist to have a number one single in the UK with "Answer Me" (Lita Roza having had a number one with "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?" in April that year). He died from a brain haemorrhage in Sydney, Australia, while on tour at the age of 54.