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William Edward "Little Willie" John (November 15, 1937 – May 26, 1968) was an American R&B singer who performed in the 1950s and early 1960s. He is best known for his successes on the record charts, with songs such as " All Around the World " (1955), " Need Your Love So Bad " (1956), " Talk to Me, Talk to Me " (1958), " Leave My ...
Little Willie John (eigentlich William Edward John; * 15. November 1937 in Cullendale, Arkansas; † 26. Mai 1968 in Walla Walla, Washington) war ein Rhythm-&-Blues-Sänger, der vor allem in den 1950er Jahren populär war und das Original des vielgecoverten Klassikers Fever herausbrachte.
25. Nov. 2023 · Less than two years later, Little Willie was dead. Cause of death? The official records say he had a heart attack. Other sources say he was beaten to death or died of neglect after coming down with pneumonia. But any way you cut it, it was a tragic end to a great singer.
9. Sept. 2018 · Little Willie John was a musically gifted child who performed in gospel groups and talents shows. In 1950 he would form his own group, The United Four, composed of his siblings, notably Mable John. Little Willie John would be noticed first by agent Henry Glover who would sign him to King Records in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1955. The first ...
Little Willie John Biography. William Edward “Little Willie” John was a popular American R&B performer in the 1950s and early 1960s. He is best known for his chart-topping singles “All Around the World” (1955), “Need Your Love So Bad” (1956), “Talk to Me, Talk to Me” (1958), “Leave My Kitten Alone” (1960), “Sleep” (1960 ...
The Susan Whitall-Kevin John biography is aptly titled Fever: Little Willie John—A Fast Life, Mysterious Death and the Birth of Soul. Inducted in 2022 to The Blues Foundation’s Blues Hall of Fame.
19. Feb. 2009 · Little Willie John was one of the forefathers of soul. He inspired Cooke and James Brown with his mighty voice and showmanship. And his story is one of the most unique and tragic in music...
