This 2000 release from King (now out of Nashville!!) gives you all the Little Willie John tunes you would want to hear. Somewhat forgotten today, Little Willie was a 1950s - early 1960s phenomenon - a young blues/R&B singer whose tunes cracked the pop market. He had his share of hits, and was also "covered" many times by other artists, most notably Peggy Lee's cover of his original "Fever."
Willie was considered a "Rock 'N' Roll" artist back when he was recording (1955 - 1961). He died in prison at the age of 30 on May 26, 1968.
This is a "budget line" CD, selling for about $10, so there is no leaflet inside - just a single sheet cover. The back cover gives a basic bio and lists the tunes - that's all. Nonetheless worth getting at the price.
I've inserted approximate release dates, where known. Assistance in completing the list of release dates would be appreciated.
Track listing:
1. Fever - Jun 1956
2. All Around The World (a/k/a Grits Ain't Groceries) - Sep 1955
3. Need Your Love So Bad - Jan 1956
4. Letter From My Darling - Jul 1956
5. Sleep - Sep 1960
6. Heartbreak (It's Killing Me - Jun 1960
7. Tell It Like It Is - Sep 1958
8. Leave My Kitten Alone - Jan 1961
9. Flamingo - Jun 1961
10. Walk Slow - Nov 1960
11. Uh Uh Baby
12. Young Girl
13. You Hurt Me
14. Suffering With The Blues
15. Talk To Me, Talk To Me - Mar 1958
16. Take My Love (I Want To Give It All to You) - Sep 1961
17. Home At Last - Jan 1956
18. Let Them Talk - Feb 1960
19. You're A Sweetheart - Jul 1958
20. Do Something For Me - Nov 1956
21. (I've Got) Spring Fever - May 1961
22. The Very Thought Of You - Mar 1961
23. A Cottage For Sale- Jun 1960
24. Now You Know - Jul 1961
25. Person To Person
26. I'm Sticking With You Baby
27. Drive Me Home
28. I'll Carry Your Love Wherever I Go
