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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 ...
YearTitles (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-Learn about the life and career of Little Willie John, a popular American R&B performer in the 1950s and early 1960s. Find out his best songs, albums, discography, facts, and legacy. Discover his role in 1950s R&B music, his influence on other artists, and his tragic death in prison.
Learn about Little Willie John, one of R&B's most influential performers and a soul music pioneer. Explore his hits, such as "Fever" and "Need Your Love So Bad", and his life story on AllMusic.
24. Mai 2019 · Fever (Davenport-Cooley) by Little Willie JohnIf you’re familiar only with Peggy Lee’s quite-different 1958 treatment, here’s the original #1 R&B hit version...
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9. Sept. 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Little Willie John, a singer who had several R&B and pop hits in the 1950s and 1960s, but also faced legal troubles and died in prison. Find out how he influenced other artists and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Little Willie John (born Nov. 15, 1937, Cullendale [now Camden], Ark., U.S.—died May 26, 1968, Walla Walla, Wash.) 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.
