Little Willie John was among the dominant R&B vocalists of the late '50s and early '60s, and one of those best equipped to make the transition to soul. His dramatic style, passionate delivery, and gospel/blues-tinged approach were ideal for the types of anguished, personalized songs that became the hallmark of the soul era. While "Fever" did well for
John, it was a huge hit for
Peggy Lee. It and everything else on the album was done in magnificent fashion by
John. His albums were briefly available again during the early '70s in a Gusto/King reissue line, but have since disappeared again.