Chuck Higgins, born Charles William Higgins, was a great saxplayer born in Gary, Indiana. His solo recording career started in 1952 for Combo records. The debut was Pachuko Hop/Motor Head Baby, which became very popular. Johnny "Guitar" Watson was among the personel in his early recordings with Combo, and he was the vocalist on the debut as well.
This particular 45 on the Dootone label, was released in 1955 and is the B-side to the brilliant Looking For My Baby. It was his third of totally five records for Dootone.
In between Combo and Dootone Chuck also recorded for Specialty and Aladdin records. After a couple of records for Combo and Caddy in the early 60's, Higgins gave up his musical career and started working as a teacher. He did a comback in the late 70's and kept recording and performing all through the 80's. He died in 1999.
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