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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.
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 Kitten Alone" (1960), "Sleep" (1960), and his number-one R&B hit ...
17. Okt. 2017 · William Edward "Little Willie" John (November 15, 1937 – May 26, 1968) was an American rock 'n' roll and R&B singer who performed in the 1950s and early 1960...
17. Feb. 2012 · Enjoy the soulful voice of Little Willie John, one of the pioneers of R&B music, in his classic song "Need Your Love So Bad" from 1955. This romantic ballad expresses the longing for a lover's ...
Little Willie John was a teenager when he recorded his first hit, “All Around the World,” for King Records, in 1955. When his career faded in 1962, John was a grizzled veteran of 25. Although rock & roll was once the province of the young, few singers under the age of 20 have been able to communicate more than jittery restlessness or poignant ache.
John was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. 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. – Jim O’Neal, BluEsoterica.com. March 15th, 2022. Share This Story, Choose Your ...
19. Apr. 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
