Laurie London He S Got The Whole World In His Hands Other Recordings

Laurie london he s got the whole world in his hands other recordings He was also a one hit wonder in his native england but a less spectacular one because the song missed the top ten there.

Laurie london he s got the whole world in his hands other recordings. Fourteen year old laurie london was as successful as a one hit wonder could be his debut single and only hit a rendition of the spiritual he s got the whole world in his hands made it all the way to the top of the charts in the united states. By geoffrey love in credits on a side instead of arranged. Laurie london born 19 january 1944 bethnal green east london is an english singer who achieved fame as a boy singer of the 1950s recording in both engl. First published in the hymnal spirituals triumphant old and new in 1927 this traditional gospel song broke into the mainstream when 13 year old british singer laurie london released an uptempo take in 1957.