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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

External links

• Crossed Combs Shows the inclusion of "Something’s Goin’ On In My Room" in the compilation Keb Darge & Paul Weller - Lost & Found - Real R’N'B & Soul
• Keb Darge & Paul Weller - Real RNb and Soul
• Paul Weller helps out with soul compilation

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