David Whitfield (2 February 1925 – 15 January 1980)[1] was a popular British male tenor vocalist from Hull.

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.

[3] He appeared on Opportunity Knocks, a talent show on Radio Luxembourg on April 30, 1950, and won that round.

[5] After leaving the navy, he had taken a job in a cement factory but in 1953 he was given the opportunity to sing in a West-end cabaret at the Washington Hotel, Curzon St., London where he was a great success.

[7] His first recording to reach the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart in October 1953 was "Bridge of Sighs", written by Billy Reid.

[1] He used orchestras, including those of Stanley Black, fellow Decca artist Mantovani and Roland Shaw, as backing accompaniment for said hits.