Nov 1, 1961

Skeeter Davis records "Where I Ought To Be"

Nov 1, 1960

RCA releases Elvis Presley's "Are You Lonesome To-night?"

Nov 1, 1959

The day Bill Anderson turns 22, he's disappointed that his girlfriend fails to recognize his red-letter day. As a result, he writes "Happy Birthday To Me," a future hit for Hank Locklin. By the end of the day, he receives a surprise party

Nov 1, 1958

The Everly Brothers perform "Problems" on ABC's "The Dick Clark Show"

Nov 1, 1957

Johnny Cash signs a recording contract with Columbia Records, set to take effect on August 1, when his deal with Sun runs out

Nov 1, 1957

Faron Young and Marty Robbins have supporting roles with the debut of the western movie "Raiders Of Old California"

Nov 1, 1956

Blues singer Tommy Johnson dies in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. His "Cool Drink Of Water Blues" is named in the Country Music Foundation's "Heartaches By The Number" among country's 500 greatest singles

Nov 1, 1956

Elvis Presley purchases a Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Memphis and goes for a ride with film star Natalie Wood, escorted by local police

Nov 1, 1956

Singer/songwriter Lyle Lovett is born in Klein, Texas. Following his 1986 debut album, his eclectic music reaches a national audience, making him one of the ambassadors for the Texas red-dirt scene

Nov 1, 1953

Sun releases Little Junior Parker's original version of "Mystery Train," destined to become a country hit for Elvis Presley two years later