Little Willie John
Little Willie John (born
November 15,
1937) is an American singer, best known for his versions of "All around the World" (
1955, Titus Turner), "Need Your Love So Bad", "Suffering with the Blues", "Need Your Love So Bad", "Fever", "Sleep" (
1961) and "Let Them Talk". Known for his
alcoholism and erratic behavior, as well his insecurity regarding his 5'4" height, Little Willie John died of
pneumonia in prison in
Washington in
1968; he had been imprisoned for stabbing a man in
1964.
