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On this day, January 21 1942, Mac Davis was born.
Another musician from Lubbock, Texas. That city really cranked them out.
Hat tip, This Day in Music
Born Today In Music
January 21st
1942 - Mac Davis
American singer, songwriter Mac Davis, who had the 1972 US No.1 single 'Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me'. He wrote 'In The Ghetto' and 'Don't Cry Daddy' for Elvis Presley) and also starred in his own variety show, a Broadway musical, and various films and TV shows. He died age 78 on 29 September 2020.
January 21st
1942 - Mac Davis
American singer, songwriter Mac Davis, who had the 1972 US No.1 single 'Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me'. He wrote 'In The Ghetto' and 'Don't Cry Daddy' for Elvis Presley) and also starred in his own variety show, a Broadway musical, and various films and TV shows. He died age 78 on 29 September 2020.
Mac Davis
Davis performing at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame Concert in 2010
Background information
Birth name: Morris Mac Davis
Born: January 21, 1942; Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Died: September 29, 2020 (aged 78); Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Burial place: City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Morris Mac Davis (January 21, 1942 – September 29, 2020) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and actor. A native of Lubbock, Texas, he enjoyed success as a crossover artist, and during his early career he wrote for Elvis Presley, providing him with the hits "Memories", "In the Ghetto", "Don't Cry Daddy", and "A Little Less Conversation". A subsequent solo career in the 1970s produced hits such as "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me". Davis also starred in his own variety show, a Broadway musical, and various films and TV shows.
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Davis performing at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame Concert in 2010
Background information
Birth name: Morris Mac Davis
Born: January 21, 1942; Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Died: September 29, 2020 (aged 78); Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Burial place: City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Morris Mac Davis (January 21, 1942 – September 29, 2020) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and actor. A native of Lubbock, Texas, he enjoyed success as a crossover artist, and during his early career he wrote for Elvis Presley, providing him with the hits "Memories", "In the Ghetto", "Don't Cry Daddy", and "A Little Less Conversation". A subsequent solo career in the 1970s produced hits such as "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me". Davis also starred in his own variety show, a Broadway musical, and various films and TV shows.
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Mac Davis | Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me
Midnight Special
25.3K subscribers
92,934 views Feb 8, 2020
From the television series The Midnight Special, Mac Davis sings his #1 hit Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me.
Midnight Special
25.3K subscribers
92,934 views Feb 8, 2020
From the television series The Midnight Special, Mac Davis sings his #1 hit Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me.
Mac Davis - In The Ghetto (live)
derek868
5.37K subscribers
103,761 views Dec 21, 2020
derek868
5.37K subscribers
103,761 views Dec 21, 2020
Mac Davis - Memories - Elvis The Tribute 1994
MrDavidsTube
738 subscribers
301,395 views Feb 6, 2013
Elvis: The Tribute (TV 1994)
Mac Davis is doing a song of his own, written for Elvis Presley.
Live at The Pyramid Arena, Memphis Tennessee
Elvis recorded this song for his 68' Comeback Special.
MrDavidsTube
738 subscribers
301,395 views Feb 6, 2013
Elvis: The Tribute (TV 1994)
Mac Davis is doing a song of his own, written for Elvis Presley.
Live at The Pyramid Arena, Memphis Tennessee
Elvis recorded this song for his 68' Comeback Special.
elvis presley - in the ghetto
ramonda
40.1K subscribers
74,298,853 views Apr 11, 2006
elvis in the early 70s!!!!
"Avaible on Special Edition DVD by Warner Bros"
ramonda
40.1K subscribers
74,298,853 views Apr 11, 2006
elvis in the early 70s!!!!
"Avaible on Special Edition DVD by Warner Bros"
Sun Jan 21, 2024: On this day, January 21 1942, Mac Davis was born.
Sat Jan 21, 2023: On this day, January 21 1942, Mac Davis was born.