Aladdin – Sue Records UK

102 | 18 October 2023

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Shirley and Lee were record producer Shirley Mae Goodman who was born on June 19, 1936 and died on July 5, 2005, and her then partner, Leonard Lee who was born on June 29, 1936 and died on October 23, 1976. “Let the good times roll” was made in 1956 and was a million selling record. Sue released it on the sampler LP “This is Sue”. Shirley and Lee re-recorded their signature song for subsequent labels.

“Let the Good times roll”, Aladdin 3325, 1956. Previous UK Release on Vogue/Vocalion V 9059, November 1956.

Chart Position: US Pop No. 20, 1956.

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114 | 27 December 2023

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.