MAKING WITH THE MAGILLA - Little Eva

Описание: “SWINGING ON A STAR – BIG DEE IRWIN AND LITTLE EVA” GUINEA GSGL 10497
Little Eva and Big Dee Irwin soared up to the number 2 position in the British charts back in 1963 with a cute version of the oldie “Swinging on a star” and when, ten years later Pye re-issued the single public reaction still proved that it had lost little of its magic. Admittedly, it didn’t repeat the earlier success but plenty of airplay did revive memories for those who had bought the ’63 version.

Now the twin talents of Little Eva and Big Dee come together on an album that is filled with musical variety. Each has the kind of voice that makes instant communication and there’s a happy quality about Little Eva’s voice that makes tracks like “Makin’ with the Magilla” and “Let’s start the party again” sheer joy to listen to. Eva, of course notched up a hit with “The Locomotion” which had been written for her by the husband-and-wife songwriting team of Gerry Goffin and Carole King, for whom she used to baby sit. Their early assessment of her vocal range certainly proved accurate in the following years.

Neither Little Eva or Big Dee have featured in the charts of late, (1973), yet their ability to entertain and make the most of every track on this album clearly shows what fine artists they are, for now and all time.
SOURCE – Sleeve Notes (uncredited author).

The track presented in this video is from the original album, noted above, with a slight manipulation for today’s musical taste. This is an ARCHIVE project, therefore no infringements intended.

The graphic of the girl with a guitar, and the girl with a motorbike are licensed from Adobe Stock. Album artwork is the original and fair use claimed in its inclusion.

October 2023