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World Service,29 Sep 2003,22 mins

Soul Music: Fever

Masterpiece

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The story of the hit song ‘Fever’ and the artists who have recorded it. It was first recorded by Little Willie John who later died in prison after committing manslaughter. Later it was reworked by Peggy Lee. Contributors include her daughter Nicki Lee Foster.

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