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My Cousin, Helen Shapiro

British songstress Helen Shapiro had an usually deep voice as a young child, earning her a nickname, Foghorn, from her schoolmates. By the time she was 14 in 1961, she had a UK #3 hit with her first single, Don't Treat Me Like A Child.

http://youtu.be/iR1p1_iZByw

In 1963, The Beatles were her supporting act during their first national tour of Britain.

Playlist:
Don’t Treat Me Like A Child
Birth of the Blues
Walkin To Happiness
Woe Is Me
Fever
Not Responsible
Shop Around
Forget About The Bad Things
It’s My Party
Goody Goody
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
I Want You To Be Happy
He’s A Rebel
Will You Love Me Tomorrow
My Guy
Walk On By
St. Louis Blues

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