Songwriter Dennis Linde Passes Away

 

"Famed songwriter Dennis Linde - who penned Elvis Presley’s “Burning Loveâ€, ''For The Heart'', ''I Got A Feeling In My Body'' and a slew of country hits, including the controversial “Goodbye Earl,†recorded by Dixie Chicks, and “Callin’ Baton Rouge,†recorded by Garth Brooks - died today of a rare lung disease. He was 63.

 

Linde, who lived in Mt. Juliet, died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but his family says a New Orleans-style celebration will be scheduled after the new year.

 

 

In 1994, Linde (pronounced LIN-dee) was named BMI’s songwriter of the year. Linde receiving four awards among BMI's most-performed titles during the period April 1, 1993-March 31, 1994. The winning quartet included “It Sure Is Monday†(recorded by Mark Chesnutt), “Janie Baker’s Love Slave†(Shenandoah), “John Deere Green†(Joe Diffie) and “Queen Of My Double Wide Trailer†(Sammy Kershaw).

 

Burning Love

 

 

 

 

Thats a shame, I really like this song one of my favourites