It was originally sung by Little Willie John and many people have covered the song, including Elvis, Madonna, Beyonce, and Christina Aguilera. However, Peggie Lee's rendition is the best known.
Sometimes less is more. That is what she accomplished in this song. Everything was kept in the pocket, the focus was her and the band was there just to accompany her. Top tier Classic. Thank you for doing this reaction.
From Wikipedia: In 1957, Lee recorded a popular version of "Fever" by Little Willie John, written by Eddie Cooley and John Davenport,[16] to which she added her uncopyrighted lyrics ("Romeo loved Juliet", "Captain Smith and Pocahontas"). About the song "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. The song managed to top the Billboard R&B Best Sellers in the US and peak at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] It was received positively by music critics and included on several lists of the best songs during the time it was released. It has been covered by numerous artists from various musical genres, most notably by Peggy Lee, whose 1958 rendition became the most widely known version of "Fever" and the singer's signature song. Lee's version contained rewritten lyrics different from the original and an altered music arrangement. It became a top-five hit on the music charts in the UK and Australia in addition to entering the top ten in the US and the Netherlands. "Fever" was nominated in three categories at the 1st Annual Grammy Awards in 1959, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Other notable cover versions of "Fever" include those by Elvis Presley, Boney M., Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Michael Bublé, The McCoys, La Lupe and Beyoncé. Madonna released it as a single from her fifth studio album Erotica (1992) in March 1993 through Warner Bros. It topped the charts in Finland and the Hot Dance Club Songs in the US in addition to charting in the top 50 in many other countries.
I have always been fascinated that a voice (Peggy Lee) and two instruments (a double bass and a drums) are enough to make an exceptional song. I don't know of any cover as perfect as the original version of this song by Peggy Lee.
This is the original singer of the song beautiful sunshine! I know you're thinking of either the Madonna version or the Beyonce version. I know Beyonce did the song on the Fighting Tempations movie and Madonna did the version back in 1992 on her Erotica album.
She wrote many songs but not this one. "Fever" by Little Willie John, written by Eddie Cooley and John Davenport. Her version is definitely different and better through...
Back in the 50's they called this kind of music a "torch song", both for the mood it creates and the subject matter. You've done Ella's version, now try Julie London's version of "Cry Me A River" and Tom Jones' cover of "I Who Have Nothing" for more "torch" songs...and no, this song was recorded by African-American R&B artist Little Willie John first.
Thanks for this video. Gotta luv Peggy :) One of my favorite clips of Peggy (on CZcams) is of her singing the Ray Charles' song, "Yes Indeed" to the soldiers in the hospital.
Fever - (ORIGINAL VERSION) LITTLE WILLIE JOHN Video Steven Bogarat One of US vinyl singles - Single by Little Willie John from the ALBUM FEVER May 1956 - Genre: Rhythm and blues - Length: 2:40 Label: King 4935 Songwriter:(s) Eddie Cooley John Davenport Producer(s): Henry Glover Little Willie John singles chronology czcams.com/video/szz27BuDgeU/video.html Little Willie John interview czcams.com/video/0BxVOmBGTfo/video.html
I'm pretty sure this song would not have enjoyed the fame it has now without PeggyLees version.Otis Blackwell a co writer also wrote 3 or for of Elvis's major hits.He later appeared on the Letterman show if you look it up it will become obvious how much of Elvis's vocal styling he got from Otis Blackwell as well as three or four major hits.I believe that the late Rob Wasserman played upright on at least one version of that cut as well as Take a Walk On the Wild Side.
You need to listen to the original my the late great Little Willie John. It seems we as a people always listen to the covers of our great artist instead of the originals. This is back in the day of what they called race records and black records were re recorded for whites and the black version forgotten.
It was originally sung by Little Willie John and many people have covered the song, including Elvis, Madonna, Beyonce, and Christina Aguilera. However, Peggie Lee's rendition is the best known.
Peggy Lee "Is That All There Is?"
Sometimes less is more. That is what she accomplished in this song. Everything was kept in the pocket, the focus was her and the band was there just to accompany her. Top tier Classic. Thank you for doing this reaction.
Lee's "Is that all there is?"
From Wikipedia:
In 1957, Lee recorded a popular version of "Fever" by Little Willie John, written by Eddie Cooley and John Davenport,[16] to which she added her uncopyrighted lyrics ("Romeo loved Juliet", "Captain Smith and Pocahontas").
About the song "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. The song managed to top the Billboard R&B Best Sellers in the US and peak at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] It was received positively by music critics and included on several lists of the best songs during the time it was released.
It has been covered by numerous artists from various musical genres, most notably by Peggy Lee, whose 1958 rendition became the most widely known version of "Fever" and the singer's signature song. Lee's version contained rewritten lyrics different from the original and an altered music arrangement. It became a top-five hit on the music charts in the UK and Australia in addition to entering the top ten in the US and the Netherlands. "Fever" was nominated in three categories at the 1st Annual Grammy Awards in 1959, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
Other notable cover versions of "Fever" include those by Elvis Presley, Boney M., Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Michael Bublé, The McCoys, La Lupe and Beyoncé. Madonna released it as a single from her fifth studio album Erotica (1992) in March 1993 through Warner Bros. It topped the charts in Finland and the Hot Dance Club Songs in the US in addition to charting in the top 50 in many other countries.
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"Fever" by Little Willie John, written by Eddie Cooley and John Davenport. Elvis did a cover too...
I have always been fascinated that a voice (Peggy Lee) and two instruments (a double bass and a drums) are enough to make an exceptional song. I don't know of any cover as perfect as the original version of this song by Peggy Lee.
This is the original singer of the song beautiful sunshine! I know you're thinking of either the Madonna version or the Beyonce version. I know Beyonce did the song on the Fighting Tempations movie and Madonna did the version back in 1992 on her Erotica album.
Peggy Lee was not only the original she was one of the writers. The call is a standard. Hundreds have sung it.
She wrote many songs but not this one. "Fever" by Little Willie John, written by Eddie Cooley and John Davenport. Her version is definitely different and better through...
I also like the Rita Morena version from Muppet Show, with Animal.. hehe
I forgot about that version.
Alot of people covered this song even Elvis she wrote it and had the hit singer
She was sexy by just raising an eyebrow. She didn't wiggle and she wore clothes yes. You have to see her perform
Back in the 50's they called this kind of music a "torch song", both for the mood it creates and the subject matter. You've done Ella's version, now try Julie London's version of "Cry Me A River" and Tom Jones' cover of "I Who Have Nothing" for more "torch" songs...and no, this song was recorded by African-American R&B artist Little Willie John first.
Only one word needed...great!
Ms. Peggy Lee is the OG, it's been covered by many different artists of all different genres. 🔥
I think she's the original...She's definitely the best.
ScribeCash could do a cover of this song.
Thanks for this video. Gotta luv Peggy :) One of my favorite clips of Peggy (on CZcams) is of her singing the Ray Charles' song, "Yes Indeed" to the soldiers in the hospital.
Love Peggy 🌹💃🌹
Fever - (ORIGINAL VERSION) LITTLE WILLIE JOHN Video Steven Bogarat
One of US vinyl singles - Single by Little Willie John from the ALBUM FEVER
May 1956 - Genre: Rhythm and blues - Length: 2:40 Label: King 4935 Songwriter:(s) Eddie Cooley John Davenport Producer(s): Henry Glover Little Willie John singles chronology czcams.com/video/szz27BuDgeU/video.html
Little Willie John interview czcams.com/video/0BxVOmBGTfo/video.html
There have been a lot of covers and I like most of them. But nothing beats this original.
Little Williev John was the first to record this song, but Peggy Lee’s version came out soon afterward.
I remembered Madonna covering this song. I don't know if this is the original but I believe it is.
I'm pretty sure this song would not have enjoyed the fame it has now
without PeggyLees version.Otis Blackwell a co writer also wrote 3 or for of Elvis's major hits.He later appeared on the Letterman show if you look it up it will become obvious how much of Elvis's vocal styling he got from Otis
Blackwell as well as three or four major hits.I believe that the late Rob Wasserman played upright on at least one version of that cut as well as Take a Walk On the Wild Side.
Classic!
Yes she is the first to sing fever, ita her song
Peggy Lee was the original in fact wrote part of it.
yes she is 1958 was the year
The follow-up single "Persistent Dry Cough" didn't do quite as well.
Nor did 'You've Given Me A Nasty Rash'.
youcantleavethisempty 😂
Yes Peggy Lee did do the original
Elvis sang it too, Fever
Amazing voice thanks for reaction u rock
You need to listen to the original my the late great Little Willie John. It seems we as a people always listen to the covers of our great artist instead of the originals. This is back in the day of what they called race records and black records were re recorded for whites and the black version forgotten.
Billie Holiday - any of her songs 💜
Madonna sang it. Everybody sang it. She first hit with it. Husbands band Paul Weston.
She's the original singer.
It’s been covered a few times; most notably by Madonna and Michael Buble.
Little Willie John - All Around The World is a really fly one
Simple, sexy and cool.
Elvis does a cool version live.
I think Etta James did the original song and the words and verses are different. I enjoy both of them.
Peggy Lee - Bangles, Baubles, and Beads
Little Willie John is the original singer. Peggy Lee covered it BUT, made it hers.
the cramps did a great cover of this
Little Willie John did the original and had the original hit
Please reacts Juan Luis Guerra - Ojalá que llueva café
She is the original singer Elvis done his version..I think it's much better😇
girl you got to try Patsy Cline