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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 ...
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 ...
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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...
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 (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.
