Songs Written by Peppermint HarrisTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Harrison Demotra Nelson, Jr. (July 17, 1925 – March 19, 1999), known as Peppermint Harris, was an American rhythm and blues and jump blues singer and guitarist. Originally from Texarkana, Texas, he first recorded at Gold Star Studios in Houston, as Peppermint Nelson, in the late 1940s, accompanied by his friend Lightnin' Hopkins. He then made further recordings including, in 1950, "Raining In My Heart" for the Sittin' in With record label run by Bob Shad, who allegedly forgot Nelson's... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Peppermint Harris first charted in 1950 with Raining in My Heart.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.