Fred Higgins (died 1960s), known as Daddy Cleanhead, was an American singer. He was known for singing "Something's Goin' On In My Room" (1954).[1] Gary Susman of The Boston Phoenix describes the record an "obscure gem".[2]

He was the older brother of Chuck Higgins and regularly sang vocals with his brother's band.[3][4]

He was recorded with them on the following singles

  • "Broke" / "I'll Be There" (1954)[5]
  • "One More Time" / "Dye Ooh Mambo" (1954)[5]
  • "Papa Charlie" (1954)[5]
  • "Something's Goin' On In My Room" / "Let Me Come Back Home" (1955) Specialty Records[5]
  • "Shotgun Wedding"[5]

and on the following songs from albums

  • Big Fat Mama (1974)[5]
  • Papa Charlie (2006)[5]
  • Real Gone Hound Dog (2006)[5]

and is included in the compilation

  • Cool Daddy—The Central Avenue Scene 1951-1957, Vol.3[5]

References

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  1. ^ "A roundup of some of my current favourite southern 45's". soulgeneration. Archived from the original on 9 February 2010. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
  2. ^ Susman, Gary (March 1, 1999). "Colin James and the Little Big Band II". The Boston Phoenix. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  3. ^ de Heer, Dik. "CHUCK HIGGINS". This Is My Story. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
  4. ^ Male, Andrew. "Chuck Higgins: Pachuko Hop". Archived from the original on 12 June 2009. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i Hoppula, Pete (January 11, 2009). "Chuck Higgins Discography". Koti.mbnet.fi. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
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