Mac Davis Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mac Davis.

Mac Davis was an American country music singer-songwriter and actor, born on January 21, 1942, in Lubbock, Texas. With a career spanning over five decades, Davis made significant contributions to the music industry. He started his career as a songwriter, penning numerous hits for artists like Elvis Presley, including the chart-topping "In the Ghetto" in 1969.

In the early 1970s, Davis embarked on a successful solo career as a singer. He scored several hits on the country and pop charts, including "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me" and "Stop and Smell the Roses." Known for his smooth vocals and relatable lyrics, Davis gained popularity for his ability to blend country, pop, and rock music styles.

Apart from his musical endeavors, Davis also appeared in various films and television shows, showcasing his acting skills. He starred in movies such as "North Dallas Forty" and "Cheaper to Keep Her."

Throughout his career, Mac Davis received several accolades, including Academy of Country Music Awards, BMI Awards, and Grammy nominations. He remained an influential figure in the country music scene and continued performing live until his passing. On September 29, 2020, Mac Davis passed away at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy of memorable music.

If it was just me and Elvis one on one, which only happened

If it was just me and Elvis one on one, which only happened once or twice in the times that I did see him, it was a really comfortable. He was a cool guy. Easy laugh, nice guy.

Mac Davis

Cool

There was a chance for me to write one song for the section

There was a chance for me to write one song for the section where Elvis sat in his black leather outfit and sang the old hits. At eight oclock the next morning I had written Memories.

Mac Davis

Morning

It's pretty amazing to me that my first hit record was an El

It's pretty amazing to me that my first hit record was an Elvis Presley record.

Mac Davis

Amazing

I didn't have a lot of communication with Elvis. You had to

I didn't have a lot of communication with Elvis. You had to go through a barricade to get to Elvis. It was people hanging on every word, and I felt very uncomfortable a lot of times.

Mac Davis

Communication

Don't Cry Daddy is a pretty sad song. He got to the end of i

Don't Cry Daddy is a pretty sad song. He got to the end of it and it was just real quiet and Elvis says, I'm gonna cut that someday for my daddy. And, by God, he did. He lived up to his word.

Mac Davis

Sad