On this day in 1956, little Willie John recorded the original version of his song Fever.

Today also marks the birth in 1927 of a man that B.B. King calls one of his influences, Amos Milburn. Looking for the place they call the Chicken Shack.

Today’s show features music performed by Little Willie John and Amos Wilburn

On this day in Blues history is published every day in video format on Bluesland (on Facebook) and on Threads, as well as BlueSky