Ersel Hickey (born Ersel O'Hickey, June 27, 1934 – July 12, 2004) was an American rockabilly singer best known for his hit song "Bluebirds over the Mountain". == Early life == Hickey was born in Brighton, New York, and was named after the family doctor, Dr. Ersel. His mother was from Kingston, Ontario; his father, who was Irish, died when Hickey was four. He was one of eight children. One brother's name was Allen and another brother's name was William.... [more on Wikipedia]