Billie Davis
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{{Short description|British female singer (born 1945)}} |
{{Short description|British female singer (born 1945)}} |
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{{About|the 1960s British pop singer|the American songwriter/record producer|Billy Davis (songwriter)|the American jazz drummer|Billie Davies}} |
{{About|the 1960s British pop singer|the American songwriter/record producer|Billy Davis (songwriter)|the American jazz drummer|Billie Davies}} |
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In 2006, she was re-united with Jet Harris for a series for concerts. |
In 2006, she was re-united with Jet Harris for a series for concerts. |
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In 2007, [[Cherry Red Records|RPM Records]] released ''Whatcha Gonna Do? Singles, Rarities and Unreleased 1963-1966'', compiling Davis's releases between her two tenures with Decca, as well as "What I Will", and five unreleased tracks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3185734-Billie-Davis-Whatcha-Gonna-Do-Singles-Rarities-And-Unreleased-1963-1966|title=Billie Davis - Whatcha Gonna Do? Singles, Rarities And Unreleased 1963-1966|date=2 April 2007|access-date=23 September 2025|website=Discogs.com}} |
In 2007, [[Cherry Red Records|RPM Records]] released ''Whatcha Gonna Do? Singles, Rarities and Unreleased 1963-1966'', compiling Davis's releases between her two tenures with Decca, as well as "What I Will", and five unreleased tracks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3185734-Billie-Davis-Whatcha-Gonna-Do-Singles-Rarities-And-Unreleased-1963-1966|title=Billie Davis - Whatcha Gonna Do? Singles, Rarities And Unreleased 1963-1966|date=2 April 2007|access-date=23 September 2025|website=Discogs.com}} |
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In 2024, [[Cherry Red Records]] released ''Do The Strum! Joe Meek's Girl Groups And Pop Chanteuses (1960-1966)'', which included five tracks performed by Davis, amongst its three CDs.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cherryred.co.uk/various-artists-do-the-strum-joe-meek-s-girl-groups-and-pop-chanteuses-1960-1966-3cd-box-set|title=Various Artists: Do The Strum! Joe Meek’s Girl Groups And Pop Chanteuses (1960-1966), 3CD Box Set|website=Cherryred.co.uk|access-date=23 September 2025}} |
In 2024, [[Cherry Red Records]] released ''Do The Strum! Joe Meek's Girl Groups And Pop Chanteuses (1960-1966)'', which included five tracks performed by Davis, amongst its three CDs.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cherryred.co.uk/various-artists-do-the-strum-joe-meek-s-girl-groups-and-pop-chanteuses-1960-1966-3cd-box-set|title=Various Artists: Do The Strum! Joe Meek’s Girl Groups And Pop Chanteuses (1960-1966), 3CD Box Set|website=Cherryred.co.uk|access-date=23 September 2025}} |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Davis has lived in North London for most of her life and career. She had two children: her son, born in 1972, was a DJ, but died in 2014. Her daughter, born 1982, is an artist, designer and milliner. |
Davis has lived in North London for most of her life and career. She had two children: her son, born in 1972, was a DJ, but died in 2014. Her daughter, born 1982, is an artist, designer and milliner. |
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* "School Is Over" b/w "Give Me Love" – Mar 1964 – Columbia DB 7246 |
* "School Is Over" b/w "Give Me Love" – Mar 1964 – Columbia DB 7246 |
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* "Whatcha Gonna Do" (as 'Billie Davis and the LeRoys') b/w Everybody Knows" – Sep 1964 – Columbia DB 7346 |
* "Whatcha Gonna Do" (as 'Billie Davis and the LeRoys') b/w Everybody Knows" – Sep 1964 – Columbia DB 7346 |
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* "The Last One to Be Loved" b/w "You Don't Know" – Mar 1965 – [[ |
* "The Last One to Be Loved" b/w "You Don't Know" – Mar 1965 – [[Pye Records#Piccadilly and Dawn labels|Piccadilly]] 7N 35227 |
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* "No Other Baby" b/w "Hands Off" – Oct 1965 – Piccadilly 7N 35266 |
* "No Other Baby" b/w "Hands Off" – Oct 1965 – Piccadilly 7N 35266 |
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* "When You Move, You Lose" (as 'Keith and Billie') b/w "Tastes Sour Don't It" – Jan 1966 – Piccadilly 7N 35288 |
* "When You Move, You Lose" (as 'Keith and Billie') b/w "Tastes Sour Don't It" – Jan 1966 – Piccadilly 7N 35288 |
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