Little Willie John

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Born
15 November 1937
Born In
Cullendale, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States
Died
26 May 1968 (aged 30)
Little Willie John (William Edward John, November 15, 1937 - May 26, 1968), was an American Rhythm & Blues singer who performed in the 1950s and early 1960s. Many sources erroneously give his middle name as Edgar. He is best known for his popular music chart successes with songs such as, "All Around the World" (1955), "Need Your Love So Bad" (1956) and "Fever" the same year, the latter covered in 1958 by Peggy Lee. An important figure in early R&B music, Little Willie John was a 1996 Inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was born in … read more
Little Willie John (William Edward John, November 15, 1937 - May 26, 1968), was an American Rhythm & Blues singer who performed in the 1950s and early 1960s. Many sources erroneously give his middle name as Edgar. He is best known for his popular music chart successes with songs such as,… read more
Little Willie John (William Edward John, November 15, 1937 - May 26, 1968), was an American Rhythm & Blues singer who performed in the 1950s and early 1960s. Many sources erroneously give his middle name as Edgar. He is best known for his popular music chart successes with songs such as, "All Around the World" (1955), "Need Your Love So Bad&qu… read more

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1 Play track The Very Best of Little Willie John Need Your Love so Bad
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2 Play track The Very Best of Little Willie John Fever
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3 Play track Let's Rock While the Rockin's Good. I'm Shakin'
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4 Play track Fever You Hurt Me
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5 Play track Sleep - The Singles As & Bs, 1955 - 1961 My Love Is
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6 Play track Sleep - The Singles As & Bs, 1955 - 1961 No Regrets
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7 Play track Sleep - The Singles As & Bs, 1955 - 1961 Now You Know
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8 Play track The Very Best of Little Willie John Leave My Kitten Alone
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9 Play track Let's Rock While the Rockin's Good. My Nerves
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10 Play track The Very Best of Little Willie John All Around the World
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  1. 54,809 listeners

    1 Jan 1956 · 20 tracks

    Fever
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  2. 23,369 listeners

    1 Jan 1961 · 12 tracks

    Sure Things
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  3. 9,133 listeners

    9 Oct 2001 · 25 tracks

    The Very Best of Little Willie John
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  4. 6,603 listeners

    10 Jan 2013 · 60 tracks

    Sleep - The Singles As & Bs, 1955 - 1961
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