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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 Kitten Alone ...
Sep 9, 2018 · Little Willie John, born William Edward John on November 15th, 1937, was one of ten children born in Cullendale, Arkansas to Mertis John and mother Lillie John. His family migrated north to Detroit, Michigan in the 1940s so his father could find work.
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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 ...
Little Willie John. HALL OF FAME. ESSAY. By Joe McEwen. Little Willie John was a teenager when he recorded his first hit, “All Around the World,” for King Records, in 1955. When his career faded in 1962, John was a grizzled veteran of 25.
Apr 19, 2024 · Little Willie John (born Nov. 15, 1937, Cullendale [now Camden], Ark., U.S.—died May 26, 1968, Walla Walla, Wash.) was a rhythm-and-blues singer of the 1950s whose vocal style anticipated soul music.
Feb 17, 2012 · Enjoy the soulful voice of Little Willie John, one of the pioneers of R&B music, in his classic song "Need Your Love So Bad" from 1955. This romantic ballad expresses the longing for a lover's ...
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