Billy Newton-Davis facts for kids

Billy Newton-Davis (born April 26, 1951) is an American-Canadian singer and songwriter. He is known for his music in R&B, jazz, and gospel styles.

About Billy Newton-Davis

Billy Newton-Davis grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, near Cleveland. When he was younger, he was one of the main singers in a local soul band called The Illusions. He later worked as a singer and dancer on Broadway. In 1980, he moved to Toronto, Ontario, in Canada.

Early Music Career

Billy Newton-Davis released his first album, Love Is a Contact Sport, in 1986. This album was very successful and won a Juno Award for best R&B/soul recording. Some popular songs from this album included "Deeper," "Right Beside You," and "Find My Way Back."

His next album, Spellbound, came out in 1989. This album featured his biggest hit song in Canada, "I Can't Take It." It also included a duet with famous singer Celine Dion called "Can't Live With You, Can't Live Without You." Spellbound also won a Juno Award for best R&B/soul recording, just like his first album.

Later Career and Collaborations

In 1991, Billy Newton-Davis joined a music group called The Nylons. After leaving The Nylons, he focused mostly on writing songs and performing live jazz and gospel music.

He also provided vocals for several songs by the electronic music artist Deadmau5. These songs include "All U Ever Want" and "R My Dreams" from the album At Play Vol. 2. In 2008, Billy Newton-Davis won another Juno Award for "All You Ever Want," this time for Best Dance Album.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Love Is a Contact Sport (1986)
• Spellbound (1989)

Singles as Lead Artist

• "Romance" (1981)
• "Right Beside You" (1986)
• "Find My Way Back" (1986)
• "Deeper" (1986)
• "Spellbound" (1989)
• "Can't Live with You, Can't Live Without You" (1989) (with Celine Dion)
• "I Can't Take it" (1989)

Singles as Featured Artist

• The Boomtang Boys – "The Promised Land" (1995)
• deadmau5 – "Outta My Life" (2007)
• Nino Anthony – "Everything I Wanna Do" (2008)
• deadmau5 – "I Like Your Music" (2008)
• Nino Anthony – "Our House World" (2009)
• deadmau5 – "All You Ever Want" (2009)
• Spekrfreks vs Melleefresh – "Candy" (2010)