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on 26 July 1942 and nicknamed "Stranger" by his family, as they considered that he didn't resemble any member of his family. Cole was initially successful as a songwriter, writing "In and out the Window", which was a hit for Eric "Monty" Morris. This success gave him the chance to make his recording
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597:"My Application" (1971), Supreme (Stranger & Gladdy)
557:"You Should Never Have to Come" (1969), Crab (B-side of
424:"Oh Oh I Need You" (1964), Island (Stranger & Patsy)
494:"Tell It To Me" (1967), Dr. Bird (Stranger & Patsy)
331:(2008), Drum&Bass (Queen Patsy & Stranger Cole)
513:"Love Me Today" (1968), Island (Stranger & Gladdy)
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544:"My Love" (1969), Escort (Stranger & Patsy)
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