Ersel Hickey (June 27 1934 in Brighton, New York - July 12, 2004 in New York City) was a rockabilly singer best known for Bluebirds over the Mountain. He also wrote songs for other artists, including The Millionaire for Jackie Wilson and A Little Bird Told Me So for LaVern Baker. According to his publicist, Hickey died after surgery to remove his bladder, and had no survivors. He was 70 years old. Ersel Hickey's contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. External links · [LINK: http://www.rockabillyhall.com/ErselHickey1.html/] Rockabilly Hall of Fame profile on Ersel Hickey · [LINK: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gifuxq9hldhe~T1] All Music Guide 1934 births2004 deathsDeaths from surgical complicationsAmerican male singersAmerican musiciansAmerican songw