Thurston Harris

Songwriter

Birthday July 11, 1931

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Indianapolis, IN

DEATH DATE Apr 14, 1990 (58)

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About

American singer and songwriter who was best known for his 1957 hit "Little Bitty Pretty One." He had another hit in the song "Do What You Did" in 1958. 

Before Fame

He first appeared on record in 1953 as the vocalist for South Central Los Angeles R&B band the Lamplighters.

Trivia

The song "Little Bitty Pretty One" appeared on the soundtracks to films and television dramas such as Telling Lies in America, MatildaLipstick on Your Collar, and Christine.         

Family Life

He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He died in Pomona, California.

Associated With

In 1957, he released his version of Bobby Day's "Little Bitty Pretty One" and in 1972, The Jackson 5 covered the song on their album Lookin' Through the Windows.