LITTLE EVA TURNS 55 TODAY (JUN. 29)

LITTLE EVA TURNS 55 TODAY (JUN. 29)

KINSTON, N.C. (Wireless Flash) -- There should be dancing in the streets today (Jun. 29) because "Loco-Motion" singer Little Eva turns 55. When Little Eva hit No. 1 in August of 1962 with "The Loco-Motion," she had to give up her day job as Carole King's babysitter in order to capitalize on the hit. King didn't mind -- she co-wrote the song with then- hubby Gerry Goffin. Although the song describes a dance step, no dance actually existed until Eva created one after the song hit the top spot. Little Eva is best known for "The Loco-Motion," but it's not her only claim to fame: She also sang the theme to the 1960s-era "Magilla Gorilla" cartoon series. These days, Little Eva lives in Kinston, North Carolina, and regularly performs in oldies shows. However, a new gospel CD is in the works and Eva hopes Isaac Hayes will agree to do a duet.