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American R&B singer (1937–1968)
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
Little_Willie_John
1956 single by Little Willie John
Blackwell, who used the pseudonym "John Davenport". It was originally recorded by the American R&B singer Little Willie John for his debut album, Fever (1956)
Fever (Little Willie John song)
Fever_(Little_Willie_John_song)
1968 studio album by James Brown
Thinking About Little Willie John and a Few Nice Things is the 21st studio album by American musician James Brown. The album was released in November 1968
Thinking About Little Willie John and a Few Nice Things
Thinking_About_Little_Willie_John_and_a_Few_Nice_Things
song by Little Willie John written by Titus Turner. The song was the debut single and first hit for Little Willie John, and a hit in 1969 for Little Milton
All Around the World (Little Willie John song)
All_Around_the_World_(Little_Willie_John_song)
1959 single by Little Willie John
Kitten Alone" is a song written by Little Willie John, Titus Turner, and James McDougal, first recorded by Little Willie John and released in 1959 as a single
Leave_My_Kitten_Alone
1955 song by Little Willie John
song first recorded by Little Willie John in 1955. Called a "unique amalgam of gospel, blues and rhythm & blues", it was John's second single as well as
Need_Your_Love_So_Bad
Greek-American musical entertainer (1921–2012)
own right, including Little Esther Phillips, Etta James, Alan O'Day, Big Mama Thornton, Johnny Ace, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard, and
Johnny_Otis
Men's prison in Walla Walla, Washington
murdering patients through her detox methods, Olalla, Washington Little Willie John, an R&B singer who was sentenced to 8–20 years for manslaughter and
Washington_State_Penitentiary
2004 studio album by Mark Lanegan
well-suited for whatever use he has put it to; hopefully next time he strays a little further afield to better stretch its limits." Stylus Magazine's Dave McGonigle:
Bubblegum (Mark Lanegan album)
Bubblegum_(Mark_Lanegan_album)
1969 compilation album by Fleetwood Mac
30 January 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2011. Credited on the album to Little Willie John, but in fact written by both brothers. "Official Albums Chart on 24/8/1969
The_Pious_Bird_of_Good_Omen
2003 studio album by Robert Palmer
both standard and contemporary blues compositions (Robert Johnson, Little Willie John, Keb' Mo'), with a smattering of other genres, including folk (Nicolai
Drive_(Robert_Palmer_album)
American music executive and film producer (1931–2023)
managed a diverse portfolio of artists, ranging from R&B talents like Little Willie John to jazz figures such as Jimmy Smith. In the 1960s, he founded Avant
Clarence_Avant
American songwriter (1931–2002)
influenced rock and roll. His compositions include "Fever" (recorded by Little Willie John), "Great Balls of Fire" and "Breathless" (recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis)
Otis_Blackwell
"Let Them Talk" is a 1959 Little Willie John song written by Sonny Thompson, on King Records produced by Henry Glover. The lyrics begin: "Let them talk
Let Them Talk (Little Willie John song)
Let_Them_Talk_(Little_Willie_John_song)
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Walter John (1879–1940), German chess player Wanda John-Kehewin Cree-Métis author and poet Little Willie John (1937–1968), American R&B singer Peter John (disambiguation)
John_(surname)
1958 song written by Joe Seneca
song written by Joe Seneca. It was originally recorded in 1958 by Little Willie John, whose version reached No. 5 on the R&B chart and No. 20 on the Hot
Talk_to_Me_(Joe_Seneca_song)
American musician (1933–2006)
at the Apollo Theater on April 24, 1959, opening for Brown's idol, Little Willie John. Federal Records issued two albums credited to Brown and the Famous
James_Brown
American saxophonist (1934–2021)
performed and recorded with Little Richard in the 1950s. He backed other musicians such as Dee Clark, Little Willie John, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Jackie
Grady_Gaines
American songwriter, arranger, record producer and trumpet player (1921–1991)
for Hank Ballard & The Midnighters ("Teardrops on Your Letter"), Little Willie John ("Fever"), James Brown, and The Swallows. Glover's own song "Drown
Henry_Glover
American soul and R&B duo
Cooke as influences on their styles, and Moore was also influenced by Little Willie John, whom he and Dave opened for often in the early 1960s. Sam & Dave
Sam_&_Dave
American jazz guitarist and composer (1919–1978)
swing, bop, jump blues, R&B, and pop. Jennings played on "Fever" by Little Willie John, which made the Billboard R&B chart in the US and peaked at number
Bill_Jennings_(guitarist)
English-Burmese singer (born 1966)
1986. The title track, a cover version of the Peggy Lee-popularized Little Willie John classic, was produced by and recorded with multi-instrumentalist Jim
Annabella_Lwin
Topics referred to by the same term
to Me, by Little Willie John, 1958 "Talk to Me" (Babyface song), 1996 "Talk to Me" (Bahjat song), 2016 "Talk to Me" (Brandy, Ray J and Willie Norwood song)
Talk_to_Me
American actor, singer and songwriter (1919–1996)
was also a songwriter and had big hits with "Talk to Me", sung by Little Willie John, and "Break It to Me Gently," which was a smash hit by Brenda Lee
Joe_Seneca
American singer and musician (1935–1982)
Blackwell (who used the pseudonym John Davenport) and Joe Cooley, disputed Tex's claims. Labelmate Little Willie John had a hit with "Fever", which inspired
Joe_Tex
Topics referred to by the same term
Little Willy may refer to: Little Willy (song) by the Sweet Little Willie, a British tank Little Willie rhymes, macabre poetic personification of youthful
Little_Willy
American singer and songwriter (1931–1964)
held at the Shrine Auditorium on August 3. The other headliners were Little Willie John, Ray Charles, Ernie Freeman, and Bo Rhambo. Sammy Davis Jr. was there
Sam_Cooke
Swedish singer and songwriter (born 1958)
acclaim. It contained some of his most prominent songs, such as "Little Willie John", "Evelina" and "Ett av dom sätt". The record soon sold platinum (100
Peter_LeMarc
Musical artist
A&R man, record producer and record label executive. He discovered Little Willie John, Johnny and the Hurricanes, and Rodriguez; co-produced Del Shannon's
Harry_Balk
Music traditions in Detroit, Michigan, US
Mr. Bo, John Brim and Louisiana Red; percussionist Washboard Willie; harmonica players Big John Wrencher, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Little Sonny, and
Music_of_Detroit
1997 studio album by Bob Dylan
influenced by early blues musicians, such as Charley Patton, Little Walter, and Little Willie John, and he recommended that Lanois listen to their recordings
Time Out of Mind (Bob Dylan album)
Time_Out_of_Mind_(Bob_Dylan_album)
Song by The Revelers
album) 1959: Chris Connor (Nina Simone and Her Friends album) 1960: Little Willie John (Sure Things album) 1960: Billy Eckstine (Once More with Feeling album)
A_Cottage_for_Sale
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Fever, by Sleepy Sun, 2010 Fever or the title song (see below), by Little Willie John, 1955 Fever or the title song, an EP by Quentin Elias, 2008 "Fever"
Fever_(disambiguation)
2022. "Rock Hall of Fame profile of Willie Nelson". Retrieved May 4, 2023. "Country Music Hall of Fame profile of Willie Nelson". Retrieved May 4, 2023. "Inductees
List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
List_of_Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_inductees
American jazz festival series (1945–1958)
Rhambo and Band, Ray Charles, The Cookies, Ernie Freeman and his Band, Little Willie John, The Clark Kids, and Sammy Davis Jr. Swan, Deborah (2025). The Impresario:
Cavalcade_of_Jazz
Mo Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam Little Anthony and the Imperials Little Eva Little Mix Little Richard Lil' Ronnie Little Willie John Lil Zay Osama Like Lipps
List_of_R&B_musicians
James Brown's backing band
I Am Somebody, Pt 1" / "Pt 2" "Rockin' Funky Watergate, Pt 1" / "Pt 2" "Little Boy Black" / "Rockin' Funky Watergate" "Breakin' Bread" / "Funky Music is
The_J.B.'s
American soul and R&B singer (1934–1984)
music impresario Al Green. Green, who also managed LaVern Baker, Little Willie John, Johnnie Ray and Della Reese, owned two music publishing companies
Jackie_Wilson
1934 song by Ray Noble
for his 1958 album of the same name. A rhythm and blues version by Little Willie John reached number 61 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. Three years
The_Very_Thought_of_You
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List_of_1950s_musical_artists
American singer
Little Willie John recorded Turner's "All Around the World". Another version, retitled "Grits Ain't Groceries", was by Little Milton. Turner and John
Titus_Turner
American R&B vocal group
Theater in April 1959, Brown's first performance there, opening for Little Willie John. That year, Brown had his first solo hit, "I Want You So Bad", which
The_Famous_Flames
American singer (1920–2002)
"Mister Wonderful". In 1958, she recorded her own version of "Fever" by Little Willie John, written by Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell. Lee created a new arrangement
Peggy_Lee
American R&B group
Auditorium in Los Angeles on August 3. The other headliners were Little Willie John, Sam Cooke, Ernie Freeman, and Bo Rhambo. Sammy Davis Jr. was there
The_Cookies
Nightclub in St. Louis, Missouri, US
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Club_Riviera
American songwriter
Brook Benton. Artists who recorded his songs include Wilson, Benton, Little Willie John, Freddie King and Gladys Knight. He has over 1170 works registered
Billy_Myles
2000 film by Curtis Hanson
"Reason to Believe" – Tim Hardin (2:00) "Need Your Love So Bad" - Little Willie John (2:17) "Not Dark Yet" - Bob Dylan (6:30) "Slip Away" - Clarence Carter
Wonder_Boys_(film)
2012 studio album by Jack White
balloons. A music video for the fourth and final single, a cover of Little Willie John's "I'm Shakin'", was released on October 10, and twenty days later
Blunderbuss_(album)
Large event venue in Los Angeles, California
Peter (2005). Dream boogie: the triumph of Sam Cooke (1st ed.). New York: Little, Brown. p. 250. ISBN 978-0316377942. Retrieved December 31, 2019. shrine
Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall
Shrine_Auditorium_and_Expo_Hall
American singer, songwriter and musician (born 1946)
like Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John and The Beatles. She was inspired by these artists to learn keyboard
Evie_Sands
Musical artist
"Go Now" (Deborah Bonham) – 4:25 "Need Your Love So Bad" (Little Willie John, Mertis John Jr.) – 6:01 "Black Coffee" (Ike Turner) – 4:22 "Devil's in
Deborah_Bonham
1923 single by Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians
World". It reached #21 on the U.S. pop chart and #31 on Cashbox chart. Little Willie John released a version of the song as a single in 1960 which reached #10
Sleep_(1923_song)
1997 studio album by Eva Cassidy
"Songbird" (Christine McVie) – 3:41 "Need Your Love So Bad" (Little Willie John, Mertis John Jr.) – 4:36 (duet with Chuck Brown) "Say Goodbye" (Steven Digman
Eva_by_Heart
1961 studio album by Marvin Gaye
Gaye sought to mix the styles of Nat King Cole, Billy Eckstine, Little Willie John and Jesse Belvin, first getting involved in groups such as the Marquees
The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye
The_Soulful_Moods_of_Marvin_Gaye
American music executive, songwriter
Earl Bostic, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Wynonie Harris, the Dominoes, Little Willie John, Bill Doggett, and Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, whose song "Work
Syd_Nathan
Companion of Robin Hood
Little John is a companion of Robin Hood who serves as his chief lieutenant and second-in-command of the Merry Men. He is one of only a handful of consistently
Little_John
American blues and soul singer (1943–2002)
Mighty Clouds of Joy before moving into secular music. Influenced by Little Willie John, he first recorded as an R&B artist for the Swingin' record label
Little_Johnny_Taylor
American vocal trio
King label, including Conway Twitty, James Brown, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Little Willie John, Bobby Freeman, and Gary U.S. Bonds As a group in their own right
The_Charmaines
American singer (1943–1992)
no plans to be a professional singer until Detroit-based artists Little Willie John, Jackie Wilson and The Miracles began having mainstream hits. By the
Mary_Wells
Calderon Ballroom include: Los Tres Diamantes Johnny "Guitar" Watson Little Willie John Rene Touzet Fats Domino Ray Charles Brook Benton James Brown and the
Calderon_Ballroom
Unincorporated community in Arkansas, US
Micropolitan Statistical Area and lies at an elevation of 128 ft. The singer Little Willie John was born in Cullendale in 1937. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic
Cullendale,_Arkansas
1987 single by Whitesnake
in the Shadow" – 3:53 (Coverdale)* "Need Your Love So Bad" – 3:21 (Little Willie John)* US (Geffen) single "Is This Love" – 4:48 "Bad Boys" – 4:09 *The
Is This Love (Whitesnake song)
Is_This_Love_(Whitesnake_song)
Season of television series
(assistant puppeteer) Bob Fappiano as ALF (assistant puppeteer) Max Wright as Willie Tanner Anne Schedeen as Kate Tanner Andrea Elson as Lynn Tanner Benji Gregory
ALF_season_4
2014 film by Tate Taylor
biographical musical film directed by Tate Taylor and written by Jez and John-Henry Butterworth. Produced by Brian Grazer, Mick Jagger, and Taylor and
Get_On_Up_(film)
1968 studio album by James Brown
fourteen-week run on the chart. James Brown – vocals, organ ("Shhhhhhh (For A Little While)", "Just Plain Funk"), piano ("Maybe Good-Maybe Bad", "Here I Go")
I_Got_the_Feelin'_(album)
American band with Willy DeVille
Velvet Underground, Dylan's folk-rock inflections, the heartbreak of Little Willie John, and a thousand scratchy old flea market 45s. Plus they seemed to
Mink_DeVille
("Matchbox", "Honey Don't"), Larry Williams ("Slow Down", "Dizzy Miss Lizzy") and Little Richard ("Long Tall Sally"). Cover songs were included on five of the band's
List of songs recorded by the Beatles
List_of_songs_recorded_by_the_Beatles
English musician (born 1949)
version of "Fever", written by Eddie Cooley and John Davenport and previously recorded by Little Willie John and Peggy Lee, among others. Both singles failed
Jim_Lea_(musician)
Month of 1937
16, 1937. p. 2. "Dead At 30, Little Willie John Buried In Native Detroit". Jet: 60. June 13, 1968. "Little Willie John". www.browsebiography.com. Retrieved
November_1937
American blues singer (1930–2022)
near Cullendale. Here four of her brothers (including R&B singer Little Willie John) and two sisters were born. In 1941, after her father was able to secure
Mable_John
American drummer (1944–2022)
Elrods. He also worked at times with such legendary performers as Little Willie John. Danelli met Eddie Brigati (a pickup singer on the local R&B circuit)
Dino_Danelli
Canadian blues musician (1944–2003)
Mountain; Across the Sea," and "You Belong to Me", or "Talk to Me", by Little Willie John. Each week we'd try to best ourselves, see who could come up with
King_Biscuit_Boy
1962 song written by Dickey Lee and Steve Duffy
Singles chart. Little Willie John covered the song in 1962. Del Shannon recorded "She Thinks I Still Care" for his 1963 album Little Town Flirt. The
She_Thinks_I_Still_Care
British record label
Lightnin' Hopkins Lightnin' Slim Link Wray Little Milton Little Richard Little Willie John Little Willie Littlefield Lonnie Mack Lou Johnson Lowell Fulson
Ace_Records_(United_Kingdom)
American singer and actor (1925–1990)
held at the Shrine Auditorium on August 3. The other headliners were Little Willie John, Sam Cooke, Ernie Freeman, and Bo Rhambo. The event featured the top
Sammy_Davis_Jr.
1960 studio album by James Brown and The Famous Flames
James Brown – lead vocals Bill Hollings, Johnny Terry, J.W. Archer or Willie Johnson, Louis Madison, Bobby Bennett, Baby Lloyd Stallworth, Bobby Byrd
Think!_(James_Brown_album)
American country musician (born 1933)
Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, actor, and activist. He was one of the main figures of the outlaw
Willie_Nelson
1950 single by Red Perkins
of the best-selling versions of the song was recorded in 1962 by Little Willie John on King Records which made the Billboard charts. Gene Summers with
Big_Blue_Diamonds
American musician (1925–2012)
(Epic, 1958) Screamin' Jay Hawkins, ...What That Is! (Philips, 1969) Little Willie John, Fever (King, 1956) Louis Jordan, Somebody Up There Digs Me (Mercury
Mickey_Baker
American songwriter and musician (1935–2012)
decade performing at gigs in Seattle and backing Tina Turner and Little Willie John. The Detroit Blues Society recognized Bassett's contribution to the
Johnnie_Bassett
American jazz pianist and composer (1932–80)
different ensembles in Georgia and Florida, including with Tab Smith and Little Willie John, before he moved to New York City in January 1959. He had, however
Duke_Pearson
American songwriter and record company executive
Toombs for James Brown, "Love, Life and Money" with Henry Glover for Little Willie John, and Kitty Wells' "Three Ways (To Love You)" with Lee Morris. He also
Julius_Dixson
1973 studio album by Willie Nelson
Shotgun Willie is the 16th studio album by American country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, released on June 11, 1973. The recording marks a change
Shotgun_Willie
1975 studio album by Suzi Quatro
in the US charts, peaking at 146. The album includes a cover of Little Willie John's "Fever". This was the last LP to include Alistair Mackenzie as keyboard
Your_Mamma_Won't_Like_Me
American singer, songwriter and pianist (1930–2004)
held at the Shrine Auditorium on August 3. The other headliners were Little Willie John, Sam Cooke, Ernie Freeman, and Bo Rhambo. Sammy Davis Jr. was also
Ray_Charles
1841 rhyme by William Miller
Cries of Banbury and London (c.1820) contains the singular first verse ‘little willie winkie’, pre-dates the publication of Miller’s poem. Another nursery
Wee_Willie_Winkie
American singer (1940–2019)
drummer on tracks by Larry Williams, Big Maybelle, Gatemouth Brown, Little Willie John, Joe Tex, and numerous other R&B performers. After gaining some recognition
Jackie_Shane
American singer and songwriter (1939–1984)
were Rudy West of The Five Keys, Clyde McPhatter, Ray Charles, and Little Willie John. Gaye considered Frank Sinatra a major influence in what he wanted
Marvin_Gaye
1975 studio album by James Brown
arrangements Bob Both – production supervision, engineer David Stone, Major Little – assistant engineer Roger Huyssen – artwork==References== Weinger, Harry;
Sex_Machine_Today
Topics referred to by the same term
"All Around the World" (The Jam song), 1977 "All Around the World" (Little Willie John song), 1955 "All Around the World" (Oasis song), 1998 "All Around
All_Around_the_World
Month of 1968
Frederik would become the monarch and head of state of Denmark. Died: Little Willie John, 30, American R&B singer, died of a heart attack while in the Washington
May_1968
American jazz guitarist (1921–1977)
Again (Coral, 1957) Dick Hyman & Mary Mayo, Moon Gas (MGM, 1963) Little Willie John, Talk to Me (King, 1958) Betty Madigan, The Jerome Kern Songbook (Coral
George_Barnes_(musician)
studio, a record label and a clothing store. May 26 – Blues artist Little Willie John dies in prison after being convicted of manslaughter. May 30 – The
1968_in_music
Songs written by Willie Dixon
Willie Dixon was a Chicago blues musician widely regarded as one of the most influential songwriters in blues history. He wrote or co-wrote over 500 songs
List of songs written by Willie Dixon
List_of_songs_written_by_Willie_Dixon
Lindsay Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam Little Anthony and the Imperials Little Eva Little Richard Little River Band Little Willie John Lobo The Lockers Loggins &
List of acts who appeared on American Bandstand
List_of_acts_who_appeared_on_American_Bandstand
American artist and storyteller
Willie Little (born December 25, 1961) is a conceptual, multimedia, installation artist and storyteller, whose work is strongly influenced by traditions
Willie_Little
1976 album by the Beach Boys
of Love" (originally by Darlene Love), "Talk to Me" (originally by Little Willie John), "Palisades Park" (originally by Freddy Cannon), "A Casual Look"
15_Big_Ones
American jazz saxophonist (1918–1975)
recordings, including on those of Wynonie Harris, Joe Williams, and Little Willie John. In the 1960s he quit active touring and became a teacher in the New
Bill_Graham_(musician)
American actor (1964–2021)
Willie Garson Dead at 57". People. Retrieved September 21, 2021. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Willie Garson. Willie Garson at IMDb Willie Garson
Willie_Garson
1995 compilation album by the Beatles
"Searchin'", "Three Cool Cats", "The Sheik of Araby", "Like Dreamers Do", "Hello Little Girl", "Bésame Mucho", and "Love Me Do" Stuart Sutcliffe – bass guitar on
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