1943 – Birth of Singer Little Eva

Eva Narcissus Boyd, known professionally as Little Eva, was born on June 29, 1943, in Belhaven, North Carolina. She gained fame with her 1962 hit song \”The Loco-Motion,\” which became a defining track of the early 1960s pop scene. Her success story is notable for her transition from a babysitter for songwriters Carole King and Gerry Goffin to a chart-topping artist. BET

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