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Benny Davis
Benny Davis was a prominent American vaudeville performer and songwriter, born on August 21, 1895, in New York City. He began his career in vaudeville at the age of 14 and later worked as an accompanist for Blossom Seeley during Benny Fields’ tours. Davis transitioned to songwriting in the early 1920s, achieving his first major success with the song "Margie" in 1920. He is best known for the 1926 hit "Baby Face," co-written with Harry Akst.

Davis contributed to Broadway, writing scores for the 1927 edition of "Artists and Models" and the 1929 show "Sons o' Guns," as well as for three editions of the Cotton Club revues. His collaborations included work with notable songwriters such as Milton Ager, Con Conrad, and J. Fred Coots, among others. Despite some criticism for his use of false rhymes, Davis's prolific output included popular songs like "Carolina Moon," "I'm Nobody's Baby," and "There Goes My Heart."

In recognition of his contributions to music, Benny Davis was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1975. He passed away on December 20, 1979, in Miami, Florida, at the age of 84.
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