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Paul Davis Obituary
June 22, 2016
Danny Davis (real name Paul L. Davis) executive at Motown, Phil Spector's Philles Records and Neil Bogart's Casablanca Records during his career, died June 22 in Palm Desert. He was 87.
Danny started out working for singer Eddie Fisher, a fellow Philadelphian, then joined Decca Records in New York as director of promotion, A few years later, Phil Spector moved him out to California and made him Vice President at Philles.
Early on, Danny served in the Air Force for 4 years along with his friend Eddie Fisher.
Danny then went on to Motown Records as a Senior Vice President where he oversaw promotion of recorded music and personal appearances for Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Smokey Robinson and many others, He then helped boost the careers of Donna Summer, Village People, Cher and Kiss at Casablanca Records.
Davis attended Temple University and early on worked as a comic in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York.
Danny was a loving husband and wonderful father. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Marie, son Danny and his wife Jill, grandchildren Aubree and Cory and his much loved shih tszu Millie.
A memorial service is scheduled for July 16 in Palm Desert.
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Dennis/Lisa Norris
November 19, 2016
So sorry to see Danny's passing. We both owned messenger companies and worked out of the same office. So many good times over lunch. Danny was one of a kind as he used to say im peerless I have no peers! He lived a life that not to many have. God bless our condolences to all the family.
Barbara Wintroub
July 10, 2016
I worked for Danny in 1969-70. I reconnected with him recently.
Every time I hear the Monkees, Carol King, Bread and many other artists, I will remember Danny.
I even babysat for "little Danny" a few times.
Danny is now in "rock and roll" heaven.
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