Laurie London is a British singer who gained international fame in the late 1950s as a child performer. He is best known for his hit single "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands," which reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1958, making him, at the time, the youngest male solo artist to top the chart. London's musical style is rooted in traditional pop and gospel, with his youthful, wholesome image contributing to his appeal. Despite his early success, London retired from the music industry in the early 1960s.