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Success as a singer	3,121	3,121
Acting career	4,663	4,663
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Discography	48	48
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Television	3,345	3,345
References	28	28
Bibliography	114	114
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Untitled

The article on Mac Davis, as I found it, contained the following sentence: "Probably his funniest recording was the song "Oh Lord It's Hard to be Humble" which chronicles a skinny young man who always goes to the park to have a secret rendezvous with a much older and fat woman." I corrected the song title and removed all wording after it, since even a cursory read of the lyrics proves that the song is about no such thing. Rich 20:55, 9 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes quite right; although my introduction to his work was by a friend who swore blind a song title of Davis' was "Baby Don't Get Fucked By Me".

Derek R Bullamore (talk) 23:38, 5 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jackpot Show

Went to your show in Jackpot and you were awesome! Was wondering where you had been the last few years? It's great to see you back and singing again. I've seen you in concert 7-8 times and have enjoyed every minute. Welcome back. Hope to see you again soon! purple haze 16:38, 6 November 2006 (UTC)—Preceding unsigned comment added by Rlcrawford (talk • contribs)

Stop and Smell the Roses

I am not sure there is a connection between Mac Davis' single and the Ringo Star Album linked to here... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.38.16.53 (talk) 19:43, 14 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just came back from seeing Mac

It is very hard to find out where and when Mac will be next. I am a great fan of his. Loved him since I wqas 13 and still do at 47. If anyone knows where he will be before march 29th in lubuck texas. please email me at nailspecialist@aol.com thank you —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.229.253.191 (talk) 21:44, 23 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RE: Decline and comeback

There is no mention in the article about the reason for his "decline." The coffee-table frosting with chasers that he, Campbell, and Barg where doing at the time. Please include the reason. 207.69.139.138 (talk) 21:55, 6 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

First wife and first son

re: this line: They divorced, and she returned to Atlanta, where she still lives with Joel.

Joel Scott Davis, presumably the subject of the Mac Davis song, "[Me and God are] Watching Scottie Grow," if alive, would be about age 40 in 2013. Possibly, he could still live with his mother, but chances are good that he may not. The above statement needs a current citation, or should be shortened to: They divorced, and she returned to Atlanta. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kathon (talk • contribs) 22:50, 2 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Birth name Morris

The recent addition of "Morris" was sourced to this video. The first name can be heard at 1:59. But there are other sources, e.g.: The Scotsman, Texas Monthly and The New York Times. Thanks. Martinevans123 (talk) 20:15, 23 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]