Little Bitty Pretty One
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"Little Bitty Pretty One" is a rock and roll song written and originally recorded by Bobby Day, and popularized by Thurston Harris[1] in 1957. Produced by Aladdin Records (located in Los Angeles, CA), the Thurston Harris version reached No. 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the R&B chart.[2]
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Cover versions [edit]
It has most notably been covered by:
- Frankie Avalon in 1958
- Frankie Lymon in 1958
- Clyde McPhatter in 1962
- The Dave Clark Five in 1965
- The Jackson Five in 1972
- Cliff Richard in 1983
- Lindisfarne in 1987
- Huey Lewis and the News in 1994
Appearances in other media [edit]
The song has made appearances in commercials, television, and film, including the following:
- Commercials for Lipton's Green Iced Tea, Heinz Squeeze & Stir Soups, Belk department stores and Bird's Eye.
- The British television serial Lipstick on Your Collar.
- The films Matilda; Christine (and its soundtrack); Corrina, Corrina; The Princess Diaries; and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Reception [edit]
Bryan Thomas writes that the song "has gone on to become one of the best loved oldies of the late '50s."[3]
References [edit]
- ^ Dave Marsh, The Heart of Rock & Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made (Da Capo Press, 1999), 429.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 246.
- ^ Vladimir Bogdanov, Chris Woodstra, John Bush, and Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul (Backbeat Books, 2003), 297.
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