The legendary country artist later found success as an actor, as well, starring in his own variety TV series, The Mac Davis Show, and appearing in popular movies such as North Dallas Forty and playing Will Rogers in the Broadway production of The Will Rogers Follies. In the early 1970s, Davis broke through as a solo artist with major crossover hits, including “Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me,” “Stop and Smell the Roses,” and “I Believe in Music.” He was also named Entertainer of the Year in 1974 by the Academy of Country Music. To many a Gen X-er, Davis represents the kind of laidback, '70s, am radio 'dad rock' that flowed from station wagon speakers on road trips, but nostalgia aside, his early songs have aged remarkably well. In 1968, he began a working relationship with Elvis Presley, who went on to record numerous Davis-penned songs, including “A Little Less Conversation,” “In the Ghetto,” “Memories,” and “Don’t Cry Daddy.” Wilco's Jeff Tweedy once said that his first musical memory was his father playing a Mac Davis record.
Plus, don’t miss a special tribute to Davis on Steve Earle’s Outlaw Country show, Steve Earle: Hardcore Troubadour Radio, premiering on October 3 at 9pm ET.īorn in Lubbock, Texas, in 1942, Davis moved to Atlanta, Georgia, after high school and began his career as a songwriter. Willie’s Roadhouse host Jeannie Seely will also pay her respects to Davis during her Sundays with Seely show on October 4 at 12pm ET. Were sad to report that Mac Davis, celebrated country music singer and songwriter, died on Tuesday, September 29, following complications from heart surgery at the age of 78. Mac Davis, underwater and sitting on a hook, sings 'Baby Dont Get Hooked on Me' with a mermaid Miss Piggy and a school of fish. Bunsen claims its harmless, but upon scanning Beauregards face, he blacks out. Specifically, tune in to Elvis Radio on October 2 at 3pm ET to hear a special edition of The TG Sheppard Show in celebration of Davis, TG’s longtime friend. Bunsen Honeydew presents Muppet Labs snazzy new copying machine. 60) throughout the day to hear Davis’ music, as well as remembrances.
'He was a music legend, but his most important work was that as a loving husband. Mac Davis - Hooked On Music (Letras y cancin para escuchar) - Well it was New Years Eve / I was 14 at the time / I was celebratin 4 AM / With them hoodlum. The 1970s country music star and songwriting legend Mac Davis has died at age 78 following heart surgery, his manager, Jim Morey, confirmed in a statement. 'Mac Davis has been my client for over 40 years, and, more importantly, my best friend,' said Morey in a statement.
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