Vocalist Dee Dee Warwick Dead at 63

Published by DeMarco Williams on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 1:36 pm.

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Another instrumental voice to soul music’s foundation has passed away. Dee Dee Warwick (at right), an accomplished solo artist and session singer, died Saturday at a New Jersey rest home.

Dee Dee, the sister of Dionne Warwick, was actually born Delia Mae Warrick in 1945. The younger sis had a magical sound, but unfortunately, it was one often relegated to the shadows cast by Dionne’s more universally-appealing light. Dee Dee would go on to not only accept this background position, but end up a highly-respected session singer for the likes of Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Nina Simone and her sister.

Dee Dee did have a few solo R&B hits, “You’re No Good” and “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me,” but those songs became more popular in the hands of Linda Rondstadt and Diana Ross, respectively. Even with the commercial slights, true soul music lovers will always remember Dee Dee Warwick’s sparkling tone and how it made many a song in the 60s and 70s flutter.

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norma Said on

I will always remember “FOLLISH FOOL”…that was her best….i still play that song…and just recently Chaka Chan did that with DeeDee…it’s really great…with the both of them…RIP DEE DEE…you will never be forgotten..



Ms.Straight-up Said on

RIP and RiH
Rest in peace and rest in heaven



lola Said on

May God be with the family in the time of need. You will never be forgotten



belinda Said on

i am so sorry to hear what happen i pray for the family i know what its like to loose some one so close to you love belinda



CHERYL(DRINKARD)ROBERSON Said on

TO MY FAMILY:ARE HEARTS WERE SADDEND BY THE NEWS OF DEEDEE’S DEATH. AS A YOUNG CHILD I CAN REMEMBER HER COMING TO CHICAGO AND GARY INDIANA. SHE WAS A VERY TALENTED PERSON AND HAD A WONDERFUL VOICE. SHE WILL BE MISS BY MANY. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU COMFORT DURING THIS TIME. I KNOW SHE’S NOW SINGING IN THE HEAVENLY CHOIR. GOD BLESS. THE DRINKARD FAMILY



CHARLENE Said on

GOD BLESS HER AND FAMILY. MAY U REST IN PEACE. YOU WERE A BLESSING ON EARTH. WE LOVE YOU. NOW SING FOR THE HEAVENLY CHOIR. REST DEAR CHILD.



Donna Said on

My condolences are going out for your entire family, Dee Dee, Rest in Peace. You’re in God’s care. love and piece.



MufasaKnight Said on

May God Bless and Keep your Family in Gods Hands…you will always be remembered and live strong in our hearts. I was just listening to you sing “she just kept on talking” when the web page headline said “Dee Dee Warwick died at 63″ my heart drop. You shall always live on…Rest In Peace
I SHALL NEVER FORGET YOU…NEVER.

LOVE ALWAYS
BETTY



Daniel Crockett III Said on

To the Entire Family, I remember Dee Dee coming to Gary in the seventies and visiting at my Grandmothers house (Sarah Drinkard) We were all amazed at meeting someone in our very own family that was a Professional singer. She did a concert at the West Side High school, and gave us her latest recording and picture. I was alway proud to tell others that these were my relatives. My God give you peace in this most difficult time.



Clarence Williams Said on

To: Dee Dee Warwick Family &Dione Warwick

I have enjoyed the music of these fabulous singers over the years. My condolences go out to this family in their hour of bereavement. May the Lord bring comfort to the family.



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artrina grant Said on

To: warwick family &dionne warwick
i enjoy all of the songs u have sung in the past. I never knew u had a sister. but thats okay i know now. she is in perfect place with father in heaven. May God bless u and your family.

Love artrina
from minneapolis



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