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Did you know “Fever” was originally recorded by a male R&B singer from the 50´s called Little Willie John?
Written Eddie Cooley and John Davenpor
Original Little Willie John
Year 1956
Album Double-sided hit along with the song "Letter from My Darling"
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Cover Peggy Lee
Year 1958
Album All Aglow Again BUY THIS SONG
Cover Madonna
Year 1992
Album Erotica
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Cover Beyoncé
Year 2010
HEAT Commercial - Beyoncé's First Fragrance
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“Fever” which has been covered
by many artists from various music genres, was originally recorded by a male
singer, Little Willie John who didn't want to do it at first because didn't
like the finger snapping existing in the song.
For Peggy Lee “Fever” became her signature song after changing some lines from the original lyrics - including the verses beginning "Romeo loved Juliet" and "Captain Smith and Pocahontas".
Later, Madonna recycled the song for her album Erotica and Beyonce re-recorded a new version as promotion for her fragrance Heat.
For Peggy Lee “Fever” became her signature song after changing some lines from the original lyrics - including the verses beginning "Romeo loved Juliet" and "Captain Smith and Pocahontas".
Later, Madonna recycled the song for her album Erotica and Beyonce re-recorded a new version as promotion for her fragrance Heat.
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