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  1. 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.

  2. 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 ...

    Year
    Titles (a-side, B-side) Both Sides Are ...
    Label & Cat. No.
    U.s. R&b [28]
    1970
    "All Around the World" b/w "Need Your ...
    King 6302
    -
    1968
    "Fever" b/w "Let Them Talk" (from In ...
    King 6170
    -
    1965
    "Talk to Me, Talk to Me" b/w "Take My ...
    King 6003
    -
    1964
    "Do Something for Me" b/w "Don't You Know ...
    King 5949
    -
  3. 2. Apr. 2022 · Little Willie John - Talk To Me. Tracks 0:00 Talk To Me, Talk To Me 2:41 I've Been Around 4:59 Drive Me Home 7:32 I'll Carry Your Love W'herever I Go 10:12 No More In Life 12:48 Uh - Uh Baby...

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  4. 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 ...

  5. 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.

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  6. 22. Mai 2024 · Little Willie John was a rhythm-and-blues singer of the 1950s whose vocal style anticipated soul music. John grew up in Detroit, Michigan, sang gospel music, and at age 16 began recording rhythm and blues for King Records. He introduced “Fever” (1956), which became a standard; “Talk to Me, Talk to.

  7. The Susan Whitall-Kevin John biography is aptly titled Fever: Little Willie JohnA Fast Life, Mysterious Death and the Birth of Soul. Inducted in 2022 to The Blues Foundation’s Blues Hall of Fame.