Here is the biography of David Street:
David Street, born Patrick Devlin on December 13, 1917, in Los Angeles, California, was a singer who rose to fame in the 1940s. He began singing in high school and performed locally in a trio act before touring with several bands and orchestras.
Universal signed him to a contract, and he appeared in minor singing parts in films such as Moonlight Masquerade (1942),Honeymoon Lodge (1943),and We've Never Been Licked (1943). However, his momentum was cut short when he was drafted into the Army during World War II.
After his discharge, he regained some attention by recording for RCA and appearing on radio shows. He was signed to a contract with 20th Century-Fox, but was upstaged by rising crooners Dick Haymes and Perry Como, and was reduced to specialty roles or vocal dubbing for others.
David's first co-lead role was in the musical fantasy An Angel Comes to Brooklyn (1945),and he also dubbed William Marshall in Calendar Girl (1947). He appeared in several films, including Moonrise (1948),I Surrender Dear (1948),and Holiday Rhythm (1950),but his film career did not advance despite his fine singing voice.
In the 1950s, David found more success on television, guesting on shows such as "The Ken Murray Show," "The Colgate Comedy Hour," and "The Art Linkletter Show." He also had his own local TV show on TV (KLAC) and appeared on various other TV series.
David's recording career declined after he lost his RCA contract, and he began to focus on composing. He co-wrote the song "Gotta Soft Spot," which was used in the film Square Dance Jubilee (1949). His last film was Holiday Rhythm (1950),and he continued to work on television and in nightclubs.
David's personal life was often in the tabloids due to his numerous marriages and high-profile relationships. He was married six times, including to actresses Lois Andrews, Mary Beth Hughes, and Debra Paget. He had two children, David and Melanie, and died of complications from cancer on September 3, 1971, at the age of 53.
