Thurston Harris

Thurston Harris (July 11, 1931 – April 14, 1990)^[1][2] was an American singer and songwriter, best known for his 1957 hit "Little Bitty Pretty One".

Career

Harris first appeared on

Unusually, "Little Bitty Pretty One" was released on labels of three different colors: purple, blue and maroon. The song appeared on the soundtracks to films or television dramas, such as Telling Lies in America, Matilda, Lipstick on Your Collar, and Christine.

Harris had a second and final hit in 1958 with "Do What You Did", which reached the Top 20. His other best known song was "Runk Bunk", recorded in 1959 (Aladdin 3452). Harris later recorded on Cub, Dot, Imperial, Intro, Reprise and United Artists.

Death

Harris died in his sleep of a heart attack on April 14, 1990.^[7]

Cover versions

• Frankie Lymon's highest charting solo hit was a cover of "Little Bitty Pretty One", which peaked at number 58 on the US Billboard R&B chart in 1960.
• The Jackson 5 covered "Little Bitty Pretty One" on their 1972 album Lookin' Through the Windows.^[8]
• UK 1980's star Shakin' Stevens covered the wild rocker "Do What You Did" on his album, Take One!, in 1980.^[9]
• A cover of "Runk Bunk" was one of the first songs recorded by the UK pop star Adam Faith.^[10]
• UK number 24 hit with "Little Bitty Pretty One" in 1965.^[11]