Fred Hughes (singer)

Fred Hughes was an American soul and R&B singer, best known for his 1965 hit single "Oo Wee Baby, I Love You." The song, released on Vee-Jay Records, reached the top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and is considered a classic of the soul era. While he continued to record and perform throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Hughes was unable to replicate the success of "Oo Wee Baby, I Love You." Information on his early life, career beyond his initial hit, and later life are relatively scarce. He remains primarily known for this signature song.