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"Fever" is a song written by Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell, who used the pseudonym "John Davenport". It was originally recorded by American R&B singer Little Willie John for his debut album, Fever (1956), and released as a single in April of the same year.
- "Letter from My Darling"
- May 1956
- 2:40
- Rhythm and blues
Jun 15, 2023 · Who Wrote It? “Fever” was written by songwriters Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell in 1955.
- Staff Writer
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Apr 24, 2024 · Fever was written by Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell in 1956. The song was originally titled “Fever in the Morning” but was later shortened to “Fever”. The song was first recorded by Little Willie John but it was Peggy Lee’s version that took the world by storm in 1958.
- Nathaniel Powers
May 13, 2024 · The original version of “Fever” by Little Willie John, released in 1956, is considered a classic in rhythm and blues. Produced by Henry Glover, the song became a hit, reaching number 1 on the R&B charts and peaking at number 24 on the pop charts.
Jul 24, 2023 · “Fever” was originally written by R&B singer Eddie Cooley and pianist Otis Blackwell (under the pen name John Davenport). Blackwell made many contributions to the early rock’n’roll...
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.
