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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.
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 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 meteoric rise and tragic fall of William Edward “Little Willie” John, who died in prison at the age of 30, is one of the most dramatic chapters in rhythm & blues history. A “singer’s singer” in the words of some (including one of his early inspirations, B.B. King), John was a pioneer of soul music, a rock ‘n’ roll star, and a ...
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.
Little Willie John Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | AllMusic. He defined the gospel-infused sound that was to emerge in soul music in the ‘50s and beyond. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 1960s. Born. November 15, 1937 in Cullendale, AR. Died. May 26, 1968 in Walla Walla, WA. Genre. R&B, Blues. Styles.
