Songwriter Willie Denson Passes Away At 69!
Willie Denson, 69, a singer/songwriter best known for the hit "Mama Said" he co-wrote with Luther Dixon, died Saturday of lung cancer at his home in Columbus, Georgia.
Denson published and wrote more than 250 songs, some of them recorded by major artists, including Aretha Franklin,Gene Pitney and the Shirelles, whose rendition of "Mama Said" climbed the pop music charts in 1961.
He also worked for the U.S. Postal Service for more than 30 years.
In 2001 he won a $3-million dollar lotto prize. "Winning didn't change him a bit," his daughter, Danette Powell told the Associated Press.
Denson published and wrote more than 250 songs, some of them recorded by major artists, including Aretha Franklin,Gene Pitney and the Shirelles, whose rendition of "Mama Said" climbed the pop music charts in 1961.
He also worked for the U.S. Postal Service for more than 30 years.
In 2001 he won a $3-million dollar lotto prize. "Winning didn't change him a bit," his daughter, Danette Powell told the Associated Press.
posted by John Rhys at 7/05/2006 05:14:00 PM
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Mr. Willie Denson was a wonderful person as well as a great songwriter. He also happened to be my uncle. On this anniversary of his passing I continue to thank God for his life and influence upon my life. I pray that all who loved and cared for Uncle "Denny" would continue to pray for his wife and family.
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