Bill Pursell

American musician

William Whitney Pursell (June 9, 1926 – September 3, 2020) was an American composer and session pianist.[1] He wrote the top ten hit "Our Winter Love". He was born in Oakland, California.

His follow-up single "Loved" reached Billboard position 121. Pursell later recorded for Epic, Henry Stone's Alston, and Dot, but never hit the pop charts again.

He taught at Belmont University.

Pursell died of COVID-19 on September 3, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 94 years old.[2]

References

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  1. "William Pursell". Belmont University School of Music.
  2. "William Pursell, Grammy-Nominated Composer, Dies at 94". The Hollywood Reporter. September 5, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.