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Jul 12, 1943
Singer/songwriter Christine McVie is born in Birmingham, England. As a member of Fleetwood Mac, she writes the group's 1975 hit "Say You Love Me," which finds its way into country music four years later as a remake by Stephanie Winslow
Jul 23, 1943
Tony Joe White is born in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Best known for his southern-fried pop hit "Polk Salad Annie," he writes "Rainy Night In Georgia," a country hit for Hank Williams Jr., and the last song that Conway Twitty records before his death
Jul 31, 1943
Roland Kent Lavoie is born in Tallahassee, Florida. Under the stage name Lobo, he's best known for the pop hit "Me And You And A Dog Named Boo," but he also produces a Joe Stampley country hit and writes Cristy Lane's "Let Me Down Easy"
Oct 16, 1943
"There's A Star-Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere" songwriter Paul Roberts marries Annie Merithew
Nov 7, 1943
Singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell is born in Ft. MacLeod, Alberta. Eventually added to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame, she earns country hits as a composer when George Hamilton IV records "Urge For Going" and Gail Davies covers "You Turn Me On I'm A Radio"
Nov 22, 1943
Pop lyricist Lorenz Hart dies of pneumonia in New York. Known for such classics as "My Funny Valentine" and "The Lady Is A Tramp," he also wrote "Blue Moon," destined to appear on the "Apollo 13" soundtrack in the hands of The Mavericks
Nov 28, 1943
Singer/songwriter Randy Newman is born in New Orleans, Louisiana. A witty, acerbic composer, he authors numerous songs for film, including the "Toy Story 2" piece "Woody's Roundup," performed by Grand Ole Opry members Riders In The Sky
Dec 12, 1943
Guitarist Dickey Betts, of The Allman Brothers Band, is born in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Allmans influence many country acts, and Betts co-writes one of Mickey Gilley's hits, "Your Memory Ain't What It Used To Be"
Dec 15, 1943
Songwriter and pianist Thomas "Fats" Waller dies on a train near Kansas City. He wrote numerous Broadway show tunes, including "Ain't Misbehavin'," penned while he was in jail for non-payment of alimony. The song will become a country hit in 1986 for Hank Williams Jr.
Dec 20, 1943
"I'm Praying For The Day That Peace Will Come" becomes the first Hank Williams title copyrighted by the U.S. government
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