Mac Davis dies at 78: Singer, songwriter, actor wrote 'In The Ghetto,' starred in films

[videohead5]

Source: The Tennessean

Mac Davis — a singer, songwriter and actor who wrote "In The Ghetto" and other classic songs for Elvis Presley before becoming a multitalented star in his own right — died Tuesday at age 78.

The announcement was made by the Country Music Association, following word from Davis' manager that he had become "critically ill" after undergoing heart surgery in Nashville.

Read more: https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/09/29/mac-davis-in-ghetto-songwriter-critically-ill/3564764001/

[TeamPooka]

1. aw. he's a great songwriter. RIP

[DownriverDem]

14. #2

Helen Reddy and now Mac Davis. Who is next? They die in 3s usually.

[CentralMass]

2. In The Ghetto -1972

[BootinUp]

3. Sad to hear. Great performer, artist

[CentralMass]

4. If there is any to the these things happen in 3's. We had Helen Reddy and now Mac Davis.

[whistler162]

9. WOW...... didn't hear that.

[Raine]

5. Sad news, him and Helen Reddy both gone too soon 😪

R-I-P Mac

[videohead5]

8. Helen Reddy

Did a cover of I Believe in Music.

[BumRushDaShow]

6. Awww... had posted the LBN of him being gravely ill

He was such a classic with such a unique voice that brought the needed gravitas to his songs.

R.I.P.

[hlthe2b]

7. I'm so sorry to hear that.

I hope he passed peacefully. After reports of his cardiac surgery gone bad went public I expected he might, but this is sad news for sure.

[sinkingfeeling]

10. I loved his album with "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me". R.I.P.

[Glorfindel]

11. So sorry to hear it. Mr. Davis and his music brought much joy

into a world where it is badly needed. May he rest in peace.

[niyad]

12. Requiescat in pace, Mac. Loved your music.

[crickets]

13. Mac Davis was a fixture in the 70s.

He had such a wonderful voice. He will be missed.

[Doc_Technical]

15. RIP Mac

[llmart]

16. Another music icon of my generation.

I had his album along with Helen Reddy's.

I guess losing these people of my generation makes me more aware of my own mortality. In my mind, I'm still in my 20's.

RIP, Mac. Thank you for your music.

[MurrayDelph]

17. Saw him in Vegas in December 1982

He was the opening act for Jack Benny (with whom I had a nice chat when I bumped into him in the halls*). He told the story of Bobby Goldsboro wanting to change the name of Watching Scotty Grow.








*(Autocorrect wanted to change "halls" to "balls." That would have been a very different story)

[Blue_Tires]

18. the dude from North Dallas Forty?