One-hit wonder Laurie London

While a mere 14-year-old boy, Laurie London, from London, England, had a really unusual hit in 1958: an upbeat rendition of an old religious number, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands--one of those sing-along songs that people just can't resist.

Young Laurie did a bit more recording, mainly for the German market, but never again did he come even close to the success he had with Whole World.

Later in life, he owned and ran a hotel in Sussex, England, then still later went to work in the clothing business in London.