Evelyn Knight

American singer with hit 'A Little Bird Told Me'

Evelyn Knight - American singer with hit 'A Little Bird Told Me'
Born

December 31st, 1917
107 years ago

Died

2007
18 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Started a career in music in the late 1930s, gaining prominence through radio and recording. Achieved considerable success with the hit single 'A Little Bird Told Me' in 1948, which topped the charts and became a defining song of the era. Her style blended traditional pop and easy listening, appealing to a wide audience. Continued to perform and record throughout the subsequent decades, contributing to a rich legacy in the American music scene.

Released hit single 'A Little Bird Told Me'

Performed extensively on radio in the 1940s

Recorded multiple albums throughout her career

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