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David Perlmutter's avatar

Davis' career would peak a few years later with the #1 hit "Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me" and the TV special "I Believe In Music" (named after another excellent song he wrote).

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Robert C. Gilbert's avatar

That's right - he also got into acting.

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David Perlmutter's avatar

He took the Robert Redford part in the sequel to “The Sting”.

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Jeremy Shatan's avatar

Cool piece! And I'm happy to report that the album is available on Spotify in the U.S. - you're right about his version of In the Ghetto. It's beautifully done. I'll check the rest out!

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Robert C. Gilbert's avatar

Thanks, Jeremy! Glad that Song Painter is available in the States for streaming.

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Trevor Williams's avatar

I had a conversation with linda hall ( Rick Halls widow of FAME Studio) She talked of Mac being Ricks best friend in the business. Fascinating artist.

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Robert C. Gilbert's avatar

Oh wow, I didn't know that! Thanks for sharing.

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Gary Trujillo's avatar

I have pretty vibrant memories of my mom wearing a Mac Davis baseball Tshirt.... probably around 1980-1982.

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Robert C. Gilbert's avatar

Mac Davis was big for a while - a sensation!

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