Fever
Little Willie John
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You never know how much I love you Never know how much I care When you put your arms around me I get a fever that's so hard to bear You give me fever When you kiss me Fever when you hold me tight Fever in the mornin' Fever all through the night Listen to me, baby Hear ev'ry word I say No one could love you the way I do 'Cause they don't know how to love you my way You give me fever When you kiss me Fever when you hold me tight Fever in the mornin' An' fever all through the night Bless my soul, I love you Take this heart away Take these arms I'll never use An' just believe in what my lips have to say You give me fever When you kiss me Fever when you hold me tight Fever (fever, burn through) in the mornin' Fever all through the night Sun lights up the daytime Moon lights up the night My eyes light up when you call my name 'Cause I know you're gonna treat me right You give me fever When you kiss me Fever when you hold me tight Fever in the mornin' An' fever all through the night
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Written by: Eddie Cooley, Otis Blackwell
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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5 facts about this song
Beyoncé's VersionBeyoncé covered "Fever" for her debut solo studio album, "Dangerously in Love" in 2003.
- She performed the song live on various shows including The Today Show and the 2010 Essence Music Festival.
- Her version of “Fever” is influenced by jazz and blues and has a slower, sulky vibe compared to some other versions.
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Little Willie John's Version"Fever" was originally recorded by Little Willie John for his debut album in 1956.
- His version of the song reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart.
- Despite his success with "Fever", John's career was short-lived due to his early death at age 30.
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Madonna's VersionMadonna included a dance-pop version of "Fever" on her 1992 album "Erotica."
- Her version was released as a single in 1993 and reached number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
- She changed some of the lyrics and added a bridge to the song.
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Peggy Lee's VersionPeggy Lee's version of "Fever", recorded in 1958, is perhaps the most famous rendition of this song.
- Lee reworked the arrangement and added her own lyrics, transforming the song into a sultry jazz classic.
- Her version peaked at number 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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The McCoys' VersionThe McCoys covered "Fever" in 1965, and it was included in their debut studio album, "Hang on Sloopy."
- Their rendition was influenced by the rock and roll genre.
- The McCoys' version remained largely true to the original, but their youthful energy brought a new dimension to the song.
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