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Edward James Cooley (April 15, 1933 – April 15, 2020) was an American R&B singer and songwriter, who co-wrote the much-recorded song "Fever." He also had a US pop hit in 1956 with "Priscilla," credited to Eddie Cooley and the Dimples. == Life == Cooley was born in Atlanta, Georgia, later moving to New York City, where he befriended singer and songwriter Otis Blackwell. Around 1955 he contacted Blackwell with an idea for a song he had written, "Fever." According... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Eddie Cooley first charted in 1956 with Priscilla.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 5 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US Dance the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.