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Lou Davis

1881 – 1961

American songwriter

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Lived 1881 – 1961 (aged 80). Lou Davis was a songwriter.

Lou Davis (May 14, 1881 – October 18, 1961) was an American songwriter, and author associated with Tin Pan Alley. He was also a businessman in the wholesale meat business. His primary musical collaborators were Abel Baer, Henry Busse, Harold Arlen, Henry Lange, and J. Fred Coots. Several of his most notable songs include "Hot Lips", "A Precious Little Thing Called Love", "Deep in the Arms of Love", "Here Comes My Ball and Chain", and "I'm Croonin' a Tune About June".

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Who was Lou Davis?

American songwriter

When was Lou Davis born?

Lou Davis was born on 14 May 1881.

When did Lou Davis die?

Lou Davis died on 18 October 1961.

What was Lou Davis's occupation?

Lou Davis was a songwriter.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lou Davis

· Wikidata: Q25929890

· DBpedia: Lou Davis

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