R&B legend Little Willie John had the first hit with this classic song, but Peggy Lee's version, heavily influenced by Little Willie John, is remembered as the definitive. The 60's group the McCoys followed up their big hit "Hang On Sloopy" with a top 10 version of "Fever."
Performers
- Paris Bennett - March 21, 2006
- Nick Pedro - February 27, 2007
- Syesha Mercado - May 13, 2008
Songwriters
Eddie Cooley and John Davenport
Notable Recorded Versions
- Little Willie John - #24 Pop (1956) (Listen)
- Peggy Lee - #8 Pop (1958) (Listen)
- The McCoys - #7 Pop (1965) (Listen)
Key Lyric Phrase
you give me fever when you kiss me
fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the morning
Fever all through the night
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