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    • May 17, 1950
    Stuart Hamblen writes "Remember Me (I'm The One Who Loves You)" on his way to the recording studio in Los Angeles, spurred by a parting comment from his wife. He records both that song and his country-gospel hit, "It's No Secret"
    Nov 23, 1950
    Hank Williams writes "Cold, Cold Heart"
    Apr 19, 1951
    Deposed general Douglas MacArthur addresses a joint session of Congress, saying, "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away." Inspired by the statement, Gene Autry writes "Old Soldiers Never Die," which he records the next day
    Jun 15, 1952
    Hank Williams writes "Your Cheatin' Heart"
    Aug 15, 1952
    Hank Williams writes "Kaw-Liga" near the town of Kowaliga, Alabama
    Jan 1, 1953
    Marvin Rainwater writes "Heart's Hall Of Fame." The next day, it becomes the first song he records
    Sep 6, 1955
    After Johnny Cash tells him a story about a former Air Force buddy with distinctive footwear, Carl Perkins writes "Blue Suede Shoes" backstage before a show in Bono, Arkansas. Perkins plays it live for the first time that night
    Nov 19, 1955
    Johnny Cash writes "I Walk The Line" in Gladewater, Texas, in 20 minutes prior to a remote broadcast of "The Louisiana Hayride." Also appearing on the bill: Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins
    Jun 7, 1957
    Not too shabby for an afternoon's work: singer/songwriter Don Gibson writes two country classics, "I Can't Stop Loving You" and "Oh Lonesome Me," at his home in an East Tennessee trailer park
    Aug 27, 1957
    Bill Anderson writes "City Lights" on the roof of the three-story Hotel Andrew Jackson in Commerce, Georgia



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