Audio Beaverhausen Recalls Little Eva

Little Eva was a Sixties pop singer from Brighton Beach, Brooklyn who had the good fortune to get a babysitting job with famed songwriting couple Carole King and Gerry Goffin.

She wisely sang lullabies to their baby that, when first heard by her songwriting couple, decided to do a demo with her. They noticed she had a cute way of dancing around the house and wrote a song for her.

That demo was "The Locomotion" and it went on to become a #1 single and discotheque smash. Eva's career was born and more hits were to come. Jump back!

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Eventually, Eva's career ran out of locomotion.  Hits grew fewer and her star status waned.

This was always a personal favorite:



When they noticed a shiner on her eyes one day, Eva explained her boyfriend had beaten her up. "But," she added, "HHe only does it because he loves me"  They turned that into a song, later recorded by The Ronettes. Phil Spector, of course, adored it.



Eva died in 1993 of cancer in 1963 but her voice is eternal.

Buddy Beaverhausen's Random Thoughts: Donovan Turns 70

Donovan turns 70 today! He is, of course, the iconic '60s pop-folk singer who sang of love, peace, happiness and his wardrobe.

Donovan's songs are eternal/. I have long enjoyed his lovely pop tunes and still give them a listen now and then. They gently transport me back in time.

Born Donovan Phillips Leitch, he was a major star. Radio, concert performances, tv.

It's difficult for me to grasp how old my idols are getting, as well as I.

Here's a song I love that was used in an old GAP ad:



This was probably Donovan's greatest hit:



Happy birthday to my fellow Taurus, born just three days ahead of me, though not in the same year. I've always shared a special affinity with the Scots singer and now I know why!