Paul Davis was famous for being American soft rock and country pop singer-songwriter who had several major hits in 1970s and 1980s, most famously for I Go Crazy which became one of longest-charting singles in Billboard history. He was famous for soulful voice, romantic ballads, and ability to blend pop, R&B, and country, creating timeless adult contemporary sound. His famous songs include I Go Crazy 1977 which spent 40 weeks on Hot 100 and peaked at number 7, Sweet Life, Cool Night 1981 top 15, 65 Love Affair 1982 top 10, and You're Still New To Me duet with Marie Osmond number 1 country 1986 as songwriter. He was famous for writing his own material and for his success as songwriter in Nashville after moving from pop to country. He was also famous for surviving shooting in 1986 during attempted robbery, which made news. In later years, he was famous for retiring from spotlight and living private life, and for his untimely death in 2008 at 60 from heart attack. His fame rests on I Go Crazy enduring as classic love song about heartbreak that continues to be played and covered, establishing him as one-hit wonder to some but actually having multiple hits and respected songwriting career, known for heartfelt lyrics and smooth melodies that defined soft rock era.
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