Tsu Tomatoes Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 (edited) I've just seen via a youtube clip, that Dee Dee Warwick died today in East Orange, New Jersey following a lengthy illness. I do hope that this information is wrong, especially so soon after Levi Stubbs' death. Can anyone confirm this? Edited October 19, 2008 by tsu tomatoes
45cellar Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 (edited) I heard that too very sad xx Very Sad News. R.I.P. One of my favorite Singers Dee Dee Warwick - Monday Monday "> Edited October 19, 2008 by 45cellar
Guest Mark Holmes Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 Another beautiful songstress called home. I took a quiet minute and listened to her singing "Ring of Bright Water" on water, how poignant. God Bless, sleep in peace.
Steve Edgar Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 This is more sad news! Dee Dee is one of my favorite fem singers, a real, and so often underated talent, she has blessed us with some fantastic recordings. Can anyone confirm for sure? steve
Tomangoes Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 what a shi* weekend. Yes, she is Dionne Warwick's younger sister and yes, they started out together singing gospel music at the New Hope Church in Newark, New Jersey. The sisters even started doing background sessions together in the early '60s, rapidly becoming in-demand session singers of the day, using those gospel-honed harmonies on hit records for Ray Charles, Dinah Washington, Little Eva, Garnet Mims and The Drifters among many others. Warwick is and always has been, very much her own woman. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RIP Ed
Wiganer1 Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 what a shi* weekend. Yes, she is Dionne Warwick's younger sister and yes, they started out together singing gospel music at the New Hope Church in Newark, New Jersey. The sisters even started doing background sessions together in the early '60s, rapidly becoming in-demand session singers of the day, using those gospel-honed harmonies on hit records for Ray Charles, Dinah Washington, Little Eva, Garnet Mims and The Drifters among many others. Warwick is and always has been, very much her own woman. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RIP Ed --- yes sad news...her youre no good is another gr8 record!
John Benson Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 I wasn't aware until I read this that she'd been ill. But a quick Google confirms she'd been in hospital for some time now and checking out Sister Dionne's website is a message stating she had indeed passed away on Saturday morning! https://www.dionnewarwick.info/mesg.html Yep, another sad day - Dee Dee was also one of my fave singers...
Guest Beeks Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 (edited) I got that Youtube clip too...been a sad week...was devastated about Alton Ellis now this Edited October 19, 2008 by Beeks
binsy Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 I've just seen via a youtube clip, that Dee Dee Warwick died today in East Orange, New Jersey following a lengthy illness. I do hope that this information is wrong, especially so soon after Levi Stubbs' death. Can anyone confirm this? It's not been a great weekend mate. One of my favs is 'foolish fool', really sad news
foolish fool Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 It's not been a great weekend mate. One of my favs is 'foolish fool', really sad news So sad. hard to believe these voices we have cherished are slipping away Foolish Fool is simply a masterpiece. R.I.P Dede
Guest SteveC Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Awful news - still knackered over Levi's passing and then this hits ya.......there's gonna be some welcoming party up there over the next few days. Recall acquiring Monday Monday as one of my first batch of discs. One of my faves from the lady was "Don't you ever give up on me" Really crap w/end!! RIP Dee Dee
Guest nubes Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Just getting my head around Levi Stubbs and now another one of our soulfolk passes...i remember hearing Monday Monday ..for the first time at the Casino and was blown away by it.....one of my faves...God look after that sweet soul sister...RIP Dee Dee.....Del
Guest Simon Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 When love slips away...RIP Dee Dee. Simon
Guest Simon Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 I got that Youtube clip too...been a sad week...was devastated about Alton Ellis now this Not forgetting a certain Mr Stubbs also Russ! Simon
bri pinch Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) gutted about this, very underated performer outside our beloved scene, she'll be sorely missed and worth every tear........... BRI PINCH Edited October 20, 2008 by bri pinch
timthemod Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Will be sadly missed. Such an under rated talent, left some great songs, not just Northern related. Search out her CD 'I Want To Be With You - The Blue Rock/Mercury sessions for her best output: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Want-Be-You-Dee-Wa...1929&sr=8-2 Includes the original version of 'I Gonna Me You Love Me', 'Do It With All My Heart', the best version of 'Alfie', and 'Dont' Give Up On Me'. Some great songs and soulful arrangements. RIP
Bigsoulman Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Another great talent gone...what a crappy weekend Lenny
Little-stevie Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 "Oh baby, baby, where is that rainbow, i wanna know"... Thats what its all about for me... x
Geoff Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Yet more sad news of a great loss to our music. As an earlier poster said, sadly underrated by the general public, but loved by the soul scene. Love Slips Away and Where's That Rainbow come into my mind as I type this, but many others. RIP Dee Dee.
Mal C Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Bit stunned about this, and I know my wife will be also, shes's Liza's favorite soul singer.. She backed her sister Dionne at a concert in sydney 3 or so years ago, wanted to, but I didn't go.. rest in peace Dee Dee..... Malcolm and Liza Collins
macca Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 From today's Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertai...-63-967411.html
Eddie Hubbard Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Another really sad loss , one of my fave Dee Dee tracks is " Suspicious minds " on Atlantic , though all of her output is stunning " Funny how we change places " is another killer from the 70's .Rest in peace Dee Dee .......Best ,Eddie
Ernie Andrews Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Another beautiful songstress called home. I took a quiet minute and listened to her singing "Ring of Bright Water" on water, how poignant. God Bless, sleep in peace. Is that the same song as done by Val Doonican (Iam being serious) Very Sad if Dee Dee has gone
Tabs Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Another artist that has left us. A horrible weekend for the soul scene. Condolences to her family and friends. RIP
Guest Martin Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 One of my fav vocalists, two great sadly underrated mercury albums, two highlights in my collection. RIP
Mike Lofthouse Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 From today's Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertai...-63-967411.html The Independent always does our music proud - seen some great tributes over the years. Just listening to her 'Turning Around' album on Atco inc. a cracking version of 'I Ain't Got To Love Nobody Else' R.I.P. Mike
Baz Atkinson Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 AWFUL NEWS ITS BEEN A BAD WEEK SUCH AN UNDERRATED TALENT. BAZ A
jocko Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Mike Lofthouse' date='Oct 20 08, 07:17 PM' post='902296' Just listening to her 'Turning Around' album on Atco inc. a cracking version of 'I Ain't Got To Love Nobody Else' R.I.P. Mike Edited October 20, 2008 by jocko
Maria O Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Very sad news... rest in peace. One of my favourite DeeDee tracks not mentioned above is "You Don't Know (What You Do To Me)" m
Mark Jones Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) jeez i'm in shock...such a talent...totally stunned. "> Edited October 20, 2008 by soulechoes
Becket Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 Dee Dee Warwick (September 25, 1945 - October 18, 2008[1]), was an African-American soul singer. She was born in Newark, New Jersey as Delia Mae Warrick. Warwick was the niece of gospel singer, Cissy Houston, cousin of singer, Whitney Houston and sister of Dionne Warwick.[ I can see no exclusive article on this ladies tragic death last week and I think there needs to be one !Dee Dee's pedigree was awesome, just look above at that magic triangle. For me, every song that she ever sang was special with her own distinctive voice. I never got to see her live and had always hoped that a promoter would make it happen. Sadly, this will not now happen. Everone has a favourite Dee Dee song; so please tell me yours and any other kind comments on this great ladies career.................. Cheers................ Tom H. Banbury.
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