Fever
Peggy Lee
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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' A fever all through the night Sun lights up the day time Moon lights up the night I light up when you call my name And you know I'm gonna treat you right You give me fever when you kiss me Fever when you hold me tight Fever in the mornin' A fever all through the night Everybody's got the fever That is somethin' you all know Fever isn't such a new thing Fever started long time ago Romeo loved Juliet Juliet she felt the same When he put his arms around her He said, "Julie baby you're my flame" Thou giveth fever, when we kisseth Fever with thy flaming youth Fever I'm on fire Fever yea I burn forsooth Captain Smith and Pocahontas Had a very mad affair When her daddy tried to kill him She said "daddy oh don't you dare" "He givess me fever with his kisses" "Fever when he holds me tight" "Fever, I'm his misses" "Daddy won't you treat him right?" Now you've listened to my story Here's the point that I have made Chicks were born to give you fever Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade They give you fever when you kiss them Fever if you live and learn Fever till you sizzle What a lovely way to burn What a lovely way to burn What a lovely way to burn What a lovely way to burn
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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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