Bruce Channel Bruce Channel (born Bruce Charles Harrell, November 28, 1940, in Jacksonville, Texas) is an American pop singer best known for his 1962 No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Hey! Baby.” Recorded with harmonica player Delbert McClinton (later a blues star), the upbeat, harmonica-driven track sold millions and topped charts for three weeks. Channel’s warm, country-tinged voice blended rockabilly and pop. Follow-ups like “Number One Man” and “Baby, Don’t You Cry” charted modestly. He toured with The Beatles in the UK in 1962 (McClinton met John Lennon, influencing early harmonica use). After a 1960s lull, Channel focused on songwriting and family. As of 2026 (age 85), he remains semi-active, with occasional oldies festival appearances and tributes (e.g., recent interviews revisiting his Beatles connection). “Hey! Baby” endures as a joyful, harmonica-laced early 1960s classic on oldies radio and in media. His brief stardom captures the era’s crossover of country, rock, and pop energy.