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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

and on the following songs from albums

and is included in the compilation

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