b. 4th May 1938, Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.A.
d. 9th February 2005, Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S.A.
Tyrone Davis is a former Freddie King valet and was discovered working in Chicago nightclubs by pianist Harold Burrage.
His hits, included 'Turn Back the Hands of Time' and 'Can I Change My Mind', recorded for the Carl Davis Dakar imprint.
'Can I Change My Mind', recorded in 1968, was his first chart entry, and was originally recorded as a b-side.
He also recorded 'Is It Something You've Got'.
During the 1970's he recorded 'I Had It All The Time', in 1972, and 'Without You In My Life', in 1973.
'There It Is' followed in 1973, followed by 'The Turning Point' in 1975.
For Soul followers, probably his career high point was reached with the album, and title track, 'In The Mood' in 1979.
'Are You Serious' followed in 1982.
His following output was remarkable.
Tyrone Davis died on Wednesday the 9th of February 2005, at the age of 66.
He had suffered a stroke last September 2004.
Tyrone was taken to the Adventist Hinsdale Hospital and never regained consciousness.
Tyrone Davis is survived by his wife, Ann, and numerous children and grandchildren.
Albums:
Can I Change My Mind (Dakar 1969)
Turn Back The Hands Of Time (Dakar 1970)
I Had It All The Time (Dakar 1972)
Without You In My Life (Dakar 1973)
It's All In The Game (Dakar 1974)
Home Wrecker (Dakar 1975)
Turning Point (1976)
Love And Touch (Columbia 1976)
Let's Be Closer Together (Columbia 1977)
I Can't Go On This Way (Columbia 1978)
In The Mood With Tyrone Davis (Columbia 1979)
Can't You Tell It's Me (Columbia 1979)
I Just Can't Keep On Going (1980)
Everything In Place (Columbia 1981)
Tyrone Davis (Highrise 1983)
Something Good (1983)
Sexy Thing (Future 1985)
Man Of Stone (Future 1987)
Pacifier (Future 1987)
Flashin' Back (Future 1988)
Come On Over (1990)
I'll Always Love You (Ichiban 1991)
Something's Mighty Wrong (1992)
You Stay On My Mind (Ichiban 1994)
Simply Tyrone: Davis (Malaco 1996)
Flashing Back (601 Records 1998)
Call Tyrone (Malaco Records 1999)
Relaxing With Tyrone (Malaco 2000)
Love Line (Malaco 2002)
Come To Daddy (Future 2003)
The Legendary Hall Of Fame (U.S. Endzone 2005)
