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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
Jul 24, 2023 · Learn how Peggy Lee transformed a R&B hit by Little Willie John into a subversive and sophisticated anthem of sexuality in 1958. Discover the history, lyrics, and legacy of her signature song 'Fever'.
- 4 min
Little Willie John. About Fever. "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.
Learn about the history and lyrics of this classic song, which was originally recorded by a R&B singer named Little Willie John and later covered by Peggy Lee. Find out who wrote it, who covered it, and how it charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
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