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Apr 16, 1929R&B singer Roy Hamilton is born in Leesburg, Georgia. He earns a 1955 pop hit with "Unchained Melody," later a country success for Elvis Presley and LeAnn Rimes. He also gains a hit with "You Can Have Her," remade for country by Waylon JenningsJul 20, 1969R&B singer Roy Hamilton dies in New Rochelle, New York, after a stroke. He recorded an early version of "Unchained Melody," which will become a country hit for LeAnn Rimes and for Elvis Presley. Hamilton also cut "You Can Have Her," covered by Waylon Jennings
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