Davis made a name for himself in the industry, initially as a writer of several songs recorded by Elvis Presley, among them 'A Little Less Conversation' (1968, along with Billy Strange) 'In the Ghetto' (1969) and 'Memories' (1969, also with Billy Strange), prior to going on to a successful career as a solo artist. During this period, he formed his own rock band and performed on the Atlanta night club circuit while cutting a few singles which included 'Honey Love' (1963) under the Vee-Jay label with who be became a regional manager. He graduated from Lubbock High School in Texas and attended Emory University and Georgia State College. He was a prolific writer of songs for Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers and Bobby Goldsboro, amongst others.

He was responsible for one of the biggest hits of Elvis Presley, 'In The Ghetto', (although he wrote that under the pseudonym Scott Davis, using the given name of his son during a short timespan to avoid confusion with songwriter Mack David) and 'A Little Less Conversation'. US country and pop singer / songwriter and actor born Januin Lubbock, Texas.

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