YoungWillz 21,284 Posted October 28, 2015 David Rodriguez, US singer songwriter from Texas has died at 63. http://music.blog.austin360.com/2015/10/27/texas-singer-songwriter-david-rodriguez-dies/ Here he is singing The Ballad of the Snow Leopard and the Tanqueray Cowboy, with Dan Earhart on accordion: https://youtu.be/K7jX3KCawJ4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,284 Posted November 10, 2015 Allen Toussaint, US songwriter and producer, 77 has died on tour. http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/2015/11/10/allen-toussaint/75500982/ Famous for Working In A Coalmine, Fortune Teller and this one, Southern Nights: https://youtu.be/2zJBVdQd8iA Edit: Double heart attack. BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34779468 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,552 Posted November 10, 2015 Allen Toussaint, US songwriter and producer, 77 has died on tour. http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/2015/11/10/allen-toussaint/75500982/ Famous for Working In A Coalmine, Fortune Teller and this one, Southern Nights: https://youtu.be/2zJBVdQd8iA Edit: Double heart attack. BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34779468 I'm just taken aback by this. Just at random the other day I put the album he collaborated with Elvis Costello in my car and was listening to it just this morning on the way in to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,082 Posted November 10, 2015 Allen Toussaint, US songwriter and producer, 77 has died on tour. http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/2015/11/10/allen-toussaint/75500982/ Famous for Working In A Coalmine, Fortune Teller and this one, Southern Nights: Edit: Double heart attack. BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34779468 I'm just awaking to find this out, knowing it would be posted. Great man great songwriter and tribute to N'awlins. RIP SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,284 Posted November 16, 2015 Death Notice for Winfield Scott who has died at 95. http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Winfield-Scott-102970166 He co-wrote Return To Sender, as well as hits for Peggy Lee and Connie Francis. https://youtu.be/Z54-QHEZN6E Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,082 Posted November 16, 2015 Death Notice for Winfield Scott who has died at 95. http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Winfield-Scott-102970166 He co-wrote Return To Sender, as well as hits for Peggy Lee and Connie Francis. "[He leaves behind]...Three great-grandchildren; Aminah, Alexa and Jihad." Now I'm not sure what inspired the name Jihad, but there's a tough life in the works. SC 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,123 Posted November 16, 2015 Death Notice for Winfield Scott who has died at 95. http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Winfield-Scott-102970166 He co-wrote Return To Sender, as well as hits for Peggy Lee and Connie Francis. https://youtu.be/Z54-QHEZN6E Return to creator... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,284 Posted November 16, 2015 P F Sloan has died at 70 from pancreatic cancer. http://www.ew.com/article/2015/11/16/pf-sloan-dead-dies Probably his best known hit was Eve Of Destruction: https://youtu.be/qfZVu0alU0I Which is one of my karaoke numbers. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,093 Posted November 16, 2015 P F Sloan has died at 70 from pancreatic cancer. http://www.ew.com/article/2015/11/16/pf-sloan-dead-dies Probably his best known hit was Eve Of Destruction: Which is one of my karaoke numbers. RIP. so it was the eve of destruction for your family's ears? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,552 Posted November 16, 2015 P F Sloan has died at 70 from pancreatic cancer. http://www.ew.com/article/2015/11/16/pf-sloan-dead-dies Probably his best known hit was Eve Of Destruction: https://youtu.be/qfZVu0alU0I Which is one of my karaoke numbers. RIP. And "Secret Agent Man" which was a hit for Johnny Rivers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,284 Posted November 16, 2015 P F Sloan has died at 70 from pancreatic cancer. http://www.ew.com/article/2015/11/16/pf-sloan-dead-dies Probably his best known hit was Eve Of Destruction: Which is one of my karaoke numbers. RIP. so it was the eve of destruction for your family's ears? Hey MBK. I'm a gifted amateur he he. Good comeback though. I think Eve of Destruction is still quite an apt song, given the words over on the Terrorist thread at the mo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,366 Posted November 16, 2015 P F Sloan has died at 70 from pancreatic cancer. http ://www.ew.com/article/2015/11/16/pf-sloan-dead-dies Probably his best known hit was Eve Of Destruction: https://youtu.be/qfZVu0alU0I Which is one of my karaoke numbers. RIP. Bugger, he was in my DDP squad for next year and I was hoping he would be a unique pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,082 Posted November 17, 2015 P F Sloan has died at 70 from pancreatic cancer. http://www.ew.com/article/2015/11/16/pf-sloan-dead-dies Probably his best known hit was Eve Of Destruction: Which is one of my karaoke numbers. RIP. Eve of Extinction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,284 Posted November 24, 2015 Glen Campbell continues to outlive his songwriters. Ted Harris has died at 78. http://www.contactmusic.com/news/country-songwriter-ted-harris-dies_5042805 Responsible for The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (Rules The World): https://youtu.be/g6MGou_HzbM Also wrote Crystal Chandeliers for Charley Pride, although us Scots remember the Sydney Devine version being played interminably! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,284 Posted November 30, 2015 Report of the death of Wayne Bickerton at 74. Along with Tony Waddington, he co-wrote The Rubettes' hits as well as Sugar Candy Kisses for Mac and Katie Kissoon. http://www.udiscovermusic.com/wayne-bickerton-rip Sugar Baby Love: https://youtu.be/R7j7XSOOZD8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 288 Posted November 30, 2015 Report of the death of Wayne Bickerton at 74. Along with Tony Waddington, he co-wrote The Rubettes' hits as well as Sugar Candy Kisses for Mac and Katie Kissoon. http://www.udiscovermusic.com/wayne-bickerton-rip Sugar Baby Love: https://youtu.be/R7j7XSOOZD8 He also penned The Flirtations "Nothing But A Heartache": Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,552 Posted November 30, 2015 Report of the death of Wayne Bickerton at 74. Along with Tony Waddington, he co-wrote The Rubettes' hits as well as Sugar Candy Kisses for Mac and Katie Kissoon. http://www.udiscovermusic.com/wayne-bickerton-rip Sugar Baby Love: https://youtu.be/R7j7XSOOZD8 I saw that come up on Wikipedia, but tried to look for a link to confirm it, but couldn't find anything at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,284 Posted December 16, 2015 Luigi Creatore of the songwriting partnership Hugo & Luigi has died at the age of 93. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/16/arts/music/luigi-creatore-songwriter-and-producer-dies-at-93.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0 Presley hits include Can't Help Falling In Love and Wild In The Country and also adapted a song which became The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Here's their US No 1 that they produced for Jimmie Rodgers with Honeycomb: https://youtu.be/t3ETE1KSAiQ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,284 Posted January 29, 2016 William E Martin (aka Bill Martin), who wrote for The Monkees, Harry Nilsson and The Turtles died on 27th January, aged 70. http://www.monkeesconcerts.com/blog/a-farewell-to-bill-martin and https://twitter.com/BlitzMagazine/status/692838890386780168 Also wrote the screenplay for, and was the model for Bigfoot in, Harry And The Hendersons and was a voice actor in the animated series Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, etc etc. Rainmaker: https://youtu.be/V1nuq1sbhlk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,284 Posted February 26, 2016 Report of the death of Wayne Bickerton at 74. Along with Tony Waddington, he co-wrote The Rubettes' hits as well as Sugar Candy Kisses for Mac and Katie Kissoon. http://www.udiscovermusic.com/wayne-bickerton-rip Sugar Baby Love: https://youtu.be/R7j7XSOOZD8 I saw that come up on Wikipedia, but tried to look for a link to confirm it, but couldn't find anything at the time. Wayne Bickerton finally gets his obituary! http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/wayne-bickerton-songwriter-and-producer-who-was-behind-the-success-of-the-rubettes-and-their-70s-no-a6896716.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,284 Posted April 11, 2016 Earl Solomon Burroughs, aka Jack Hammer, has reportedly died at the age of 90. http://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/soul-artists-sad-news/jack-hammer-rip-r3323/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Wrote the original Great Balls Of Fire, however that song didn't make it except for the title - though Hammer split the royalties by agreement. He also performed with The Platters for a while. Boogie Woogie Twist: https://youtu.be/yvHuIVmtnac Down In The Subway: https://youtu.be/gkiOEHVLLXg 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted April 13, 2016 Did he die of pneumatica ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,692 Posted June 29, 2016 Mack Rice, composer of Mustang Sally, dead aged 82. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dead Cow 620 Posted July 11, 2016 Rokusuke Ei, the lyricist who most famously wrote the lyrics of Sukiyaki, has died aged 83 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-36761497 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,284 Posted September 22, 2016 John D Loudermilk, songwriter on The Nashville Teens' Tobacco Road, I Wanna Live for Glen Campbell and Everything's Alright for the Newbeats amongst many others, has died aged 82. http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/09/22/songwriter-john-d-loudermilk-dead-82/90826022/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
