Laurie London, born on January 19, 1944, in London, was a British singer who
gained fame as a child star in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He began playing
the guitar at an early age and made his debut as a singer during a BBC Music
Show called 6. Special, which led to his first recording session at Abbey Road
Studios under producer Norman Newell.
Laurie London's breakthrough came with the release of his debut single "He’s Got
The Whole World In His Hands" in September 1957. Despite initial plans to
promote "The Cradle Rock" as the A-side, "He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands"...