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Singer and song writer Thurston Harris was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 11, 1931. He was only popular for a short time. After a spell with vocal groups including The Lamplighters he recorded as a solo artist. Little Bitty Pretty One is his only major success, and was released in 1957. It has been released a number of times in the UK.
Thurston Harris died in Pomona, California, in his sleep, of a heart attack on April 14, 1990.
“Litte bitty pretty one”, Aladdin 3398, 1957. Previously issued on Vogue 45/V 9092. UK Sue WI 4016, July 1966.
Chart Position: US Pop No. 6, R&B No. 2, 1957.
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