Music Deaths: Eddie Cooley, R&B Singer (Co-Wrote "Fever")

EDDIE COOLEY, 87

Died 15 April 2020

Co-wrote the much recorded song "Fever" which became big hits for Little Willie John, Peggy Lee and the McCoys and had one Hot 100 pop song, "Priscilla"  (#20-1956) credited to Eddie Cooley and the Dimples.  The Dimples were a female trio.

Wrote songs for the King label and groups like the 5 Royales and Joe Tex.

Classic 1950s R&B.  Mighty good stuff.

"Got a Little Woman" is good too.  Of course,good version of "Fever."