VOICES IN THE SKY...Billie Davis

 


     Billie Davis's career started like many other of the female singers of her time. At the young age of 16 she entered a local talent contest at Southall Community Centre. After winning she was advised by Cliff Bennett to go and see a man named Joe Meek. Billie worked on various experimental recordings and also worked on her own vocal. It was while working with Meek that she was spotted by Robert Stigwood and instantly snapped up. This was the start of her journey into fame. 
     Her first hit 'Tell Him' sent Billie up the British charts, With her Jet Black hair, Big doe eyes and vampy and unique cloths style Billie was was of the earliest images of the 60'S Brit scene. Certainly a muse for the tabloids too. The heavy promotion for 'Tell Him' had Billie performing and touring with mega acts The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, to name a few. 
     Billie enjoyed a great build up of success with 'Tell Him' but her career hit a brutal and very tragically early stump at the end of 1963. Billie was involved in a serious car accident along with Jet Harris of The Shadows. 
     Once recovered Billie was back to work and had success with songs such as 'Angel Of The Morning' and 'Want you to be my Baby'.Billie also recorded the Moody Blues classic Number 'Nights In white Satin' which she performed on Spanish television and had a hit with there. Loving the country and it's people Billie spent a great deal of time in Spain and still has very much a strong fan base there today. 

Her Best 1963-1970

Oxford,1995



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