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  1. Peggy Lee's 1958 rendition became the best known version and her signature song. Lee's version contained rewritten lyrics and an altered music arrangement. It was a top-five hit in the UK and Australia in addition to making the top ten in the US and the Netherlands.

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      Norma Deloris Egstrom (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002),...

  2. Fever, originally recorded by Little Willie John in 1956, became a timeless hit when it was covered by Peggy Lee in 1958. Lee’s sultry and seductive rendition of the song has captivated audiences for decades. With its smooth jazz-inspired melody and lyrics filled with passion, Fever has a deeper meaning than what meets the ear.

  3. Fever by Peggy Lee - Songfacts. by Peggy Lee. Album: Best Of Peggy Lee ( 1958) Charted: 5 8. License This Song . lyrics. artistfacts. Songfacts®: This tale of passionate love was originally recorded by a singer named Little Willie John. In 1937, he was born William Edgar John in Arkansas.

  4. Jul 24, 2023 · In July of 1958, nearly 20 years into her career, 38-year-old Peggy Lee scored her 48th Billboard hit with “Fever.” Known for her sultry delivery, impeccable timing, and bluesy intonation,...

  5. "Fever" is a 1956 written by Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell and was originally recorded by Little Willie John. It went to number 27 in the United States and has been covered by numerous artists including Peggy Lee in 1958 and was nominated for 3 Grammy Awards in 1959.

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