William (Bill) Dees - ProfilesArchive

About Me

I am a songwriter who has written thousands of songs. I'm originally from Borger, Texas. I met Roy Orbison in Nashville, Tennessee back in the '60s and ended up joining his band, The Candymen, touring the world and co-writing more than 70 songs with Roy, including his No. 1 Billboard smash hit "Oh, Pretty Woman," and the top ten hit "It's Over."I have been fortunate enough to have my songs recorded by the likes of Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn and The Germs. In 1965, I appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show with Roy and the Candymen. That performance wound up on the recently-released (2003) DVD, "Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan Show's Greatest Hits."The movie Pretty Woman starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere refers to me as William Dees in the credits, but most people call me Bill. I live in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. I love to cook, write songs, sing into my tape recorder, be with my friends and family, and of course, enjoy Heaven on Earth. That's the name of my blog, too.You know, It only takes a minute to get a better deal. Thanks for visiting me here on MySpace. Check me out at billdees.com when you get the chance. How about right now?!

My Interests

Pets, including my parrot Rainbow and puppies Sosha and Tango; my wife, Nancy, she's "Miss Lady Cool"; my wonderful family, kids, grandkids and friends. I love to go boating and fishing, and to play my piano and guitar. Oh yes, and make my stew!

I'd like to meet:

You!

Music:

I can't get enough. I'm writing day and night, still recording, still loving it. And guess what? As of July 28, 2008 Bill's back @ billdees.com .

Movies:

Pretty Woman, School of Rock, Forest Gump, The Fastest Guitar Alive, Slingblade

Television:

Food Network, i.e. Iron Chef, and the movie channels

Books:

The Bible, Old and New Testaments

Heroes:

If you start walking on the water then I might follow you clear through to the end ...

My Blog

Welcome To My Heart

Welcome to my heart/today I love you so that now I've got to say/Welcome to my heart/In some way I can show you love/Much more than yesterday Welcome to my heart/this moment you can feel my love for y...
Posted by William (Bill) Dees on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:49:00 PST

If You Start Walking

If you start walking, walking on the water my friend, I might follow you clear through to the end If you start makin wine out of water, I might follow you clear through to the end But there's only bee...
Posted by William (Bill) Dees on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:40:00 PST

Hold Tight

Remember Esau in the Bible? He sold his birthright at the table/Remember Cain, how he was liable? Because the Lord knew he slew Able/And they all had to pay Chorus: If you like what you got hold tight...
Posted by William (Bill) Dees on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:12:00 PST

Don't You Know

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life You were like no man before you as the sand upon the shore/You...
Posted by William (Bill) Dees on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:02:00 PST

Nashville town

Sam Clanton and I just got back from Nashville in a state of glory. Our story: talking on the trip and experiencing all of the fans that gathered - was awesome. Joe Melson was there and mentioned us d...
Posted by William (Bill) Dees on Tue, 25 Apr 2006 03:47:00 PST

From "Born To Be Loved By You"

Born again. Because of you I've just been born again. At last I know that I'm alive and more. This is the moment I've waited for. Born to be loved by you. Born to walk with you; born to talk with y...
Posted by William (Bill) Dees on Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:50:00 PST

How I said what I wanted to say

Lighten up. What's your hurry? Settle down. Lean back and relax. Lighten up. Love's forever and a day. If this is real there ain't no way you and I can blow it ... Now the least is the best there is...
Posted by William (Bill) Dees on Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:40:00 PST

The Good Lord Said So

Why does water run down hill? Cause the earth is spinning and it always will. You ask me how do I know? Cause the Good Lord said so. Why does sun shine down so bright? Cause the Good Lord said let ...
Posted by William (Bill) Dees on Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:19:00 PST

We Are In The Family Of Love

Feed someone; need someone. Love is Enough. Heaven is born in the family of love. We are the family of love. We all need love. Hold someone; know someone. Take someone's hand. Be just a smile if that...
Posted by William (Bill) Dees on Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:10:00 PST

Lyrics to "Love Is Everywhere You Are"

Love is everywhere you are, from the valley low to the highest star Love is everywhere you go; just don't try to hide love Deep inside you know, you know Love is everywhere you are; you are never in t...
Posted by William (Bill) Dees on Sat, 11 Mar 2006 11:19:00 PST