Daddy Cleanhead

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]