Titus Lee Turner (May 1, 1933 – September 13, 1984)[2] was an American R&B and East Coast blues singer and songwriter.
[1] Turner and John then co-wrote "Leave My Kitten Alone", subsequently recorded by Johnny Preston, the Beatles, and Elvis Costello.
Ray Charles recorded Turner's song "Sticks and Stones" in 1960 with many cover versions released over the years.
[1] The track was described by Joel Whitburn in Top Pop Singles 1955–2002 as a "popular US Army marching drill chant", which had been a number 3 hit for Vaughn Monroe in 1951.
[5] Later singles failed to find a market, and Turner recorded for many labels throughout the 1960s without further tangible success.