Big Dee Irwin

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DiFosco "Dee" T. Ervin Jr. (July 6, 1932 - August 27, 1995), known professionally as Big Dee Irwin, was an R&B singer and songwriter who became famous during the early 1960s. He is best known for his R&B hit remake as a duet with Little Eva of "Swinging On A Star" (1963), a Jimmy Van Heusen/Johnny Burke-penned pop standard originally made famous by Bing Crosby.


Best known songs (with years) include:

  • Swingin' On A Star (1963)

Pop charts debut year: 1963

Years active: 1954-1978

Genres: R&B, pop

Labels: Mascot, Argo, Hull, Dimension

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