Mink DeVille was around in the late 70s in the punk scene in NYC. Man, too many of these guys are dieing too young.

Sad news.

I enjoyed listened to his song Storybook Love at the end of The Princess Bride.

I was never a fan of Mink DeVille, but it's still sad to see Willy go. Really do like Storybook Love (with Mark Knopfler).

Cadillac Walk is the only song I knew by him. It was a pretty cool retro hit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DboM8xYouqc

Rest in peace, Willy.

Mink DeVille's third album Le Chat Bleu is great.



But his signature tune, "Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl" was from his first album.

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RIP Willy (Mink) DeVille.

He had some songs in the movie CRUISING.

That sucks.

Yup. Awesome songs. RIP.

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The song I particularly recall is "Spanish Stroll" which I liked enough to buy a CD compilation. I'll spin it tonight in memoriam.

55/58 isn't old

Too young. RIP