Willie Denson (23 November 1936 in Columbus, Georgia – 1 July 2006) was an American songwriter, most notably for the Shirelles, and a singer under the name Denny Denson. He wrote or co-wrote with Luther Dixon five songs for the Shirelles, including "Mama Said," a number 4 hit, "Stop the Music," "The Things I Want to Hear (Pretty Words)," "Love Is a Swingin' Thing," and "Blue Holiday." His own singles as Denny Denson including "Too Long" / "Bills" (1962). In... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Willie Denson first charted in 1961 with The Fish.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: Backstage - #2: Mama Said - #3: The Fish - #4: A Tear - #5: Stop the Music
Love Is a Swingin' Thing
The Shirelles
#5 Stop the Music
The Shirelles
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