Dickie Valentine
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Dickie Valentine (born Richard Bryce, 4 November 1929 in London — died 6 May 1971) was a popular singer in the 1950s.
Valentine first trained as a singer during his work as a child actor, and during that time developed a flexible vocal style and skills as an impersonator of famous singers. He recorded two number one hits, "Christmas Alphabet" and "Finger of Suspicion"; and in 1956 partnered Peter Sellers on the ATV sketch show The Dickie Valentine Show.
He was voted the Top UK Male Vocalist while singing with the Ted Heath Orchestra, and after going solo in 1954. Although his fame receded during the 1960s, he remained a popular live performer until his death in a car crash in 1971, at the age of 41.
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Guinness Book of British Hit Singles - 13th Edition - ISBN 0-85112-111-X
