Grammy-winning songwriter Shirley Eikhard passes away at 67

Grammy-winning songwriter Shirley Eikhard passes away at 67

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Category : Obituaries Published on: December 23 2022

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  • Songwriter behind Bonnie Raitt's Grammy-winning 1991 hit 'Something to Talk About,' Shirley Eikhard passed away at 67.
  • Shirley Eikhard was one of the most prolific songwriters in the industry. She penned the Grammy-winning single Something to Talk About.
  • Her song ‘It Takes Time’ was recorded when she was just 15 years old. In 1972, she released her debut album, which led the path to success.
  • She was an equally talented songwriter as she was a singer. Shirley wrote Bonnie Raitt's Grammy-winning single.
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