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Gussie Lord Davis (December 3, 1863 – October 18, 1899) was an American songwriter born in Dayton, Ohio. Davis was one of America's earliest successful African-American music artists, the first black songwriter to become famous on Tin Pan Alley as a composer of popular music. == Early life == Gussie Davis received musical training at the Nelson Musical College in Cincinnati, Ohio, where his application was rejected due to the color of his skin. Instead, he worked as a janitor... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Gussie Davis first charted in 1925 with In the Baggage Coach Ahead.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.On US Country the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.