Big Dee Irwin

Big Dee Irwin & Little Eva - Swinging On A Star

Born 1939 – New York City

Real Name Defosca Erwin

Died 27th August 1995 – Las Vegas, Nevada.

Big Dee Irwin had a big hit with Would You Like To Swing On a Star in 1963 Little Eva did the  backing vocals.

Big Dee Irwin

After leaving the Doo Wop group The Pastels which was formed by USAF airmen in 1954, his version of the Bing Crosby hit became a massive hit. It led to him touring the UK with Little Eva who subsequently had a big hit with Do The Locomotion.

Big Dee Irwin – Wikipedia