41 Bonus - December 2023 - Fever
Added 2023-12-28 13:44:07 +0000 UTCI am pleased to share with you a New Year's bonus: an easy-level transcription and arrangement of the jazz classic 'Fever,' based on Peggy Lee's iconic rendition.
"Fever" is a classic jazz and pop song that has been covered by numerous artists since its original release. The song was written by Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell and was first recorded by Little Willie John in 1956. Little Willie John's version was a bluesy and soulful rendition that became a hit on the R&B charts.
The harmony for the song is straightforward—eight bars of A minor, with a subtle twist in the seventh bar featuring E7.
One of the most well-known and enduring versions of "Fever" was recorded by Peggy Lee in 1958. Peggy Lee's sultry and seductive interpretation of the song became a massive success and is often considered the definitive version. Her delivery of the lyrics and the accompanying musical arrangement, which features a prominent bass line and finger snaps, contributed to the song's distinctive and timeless appeal.
