Fever (1956 song)
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| “Fever” | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single by Little Willie John | ||
| Released | 1956 | |
| Writer(s) | Eddie Cooley and John Davenport | |
"Fever" is a song credited to Eddie Cooley and "John Davenport" (a pseudonym for Otis Blackwell). The song was a rhythm and blues hit for Little Willie John that crossed over and became a pop standard after being transformed, with additional lyrics, by Peggy Lee.
It was published in 1956 and originally recorded as a hit by Little Willie John that also made the popular charts as an early Rock'n'Roll song. In 1958, Peggy Lee's cover version was even more popular. The song became a signature song for Peggy Lee.
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