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Aug 4, 1940
Timi Yuro is born in Chicago, Illinois. She earns a pop hit in 1961 with "Hurt," which goes on to re-surface as a country hit for both Elvis Presley and Juice Newton
Sep 5, 1940
"I'm glad Raquel Welch just signed a million-dollar pact..." Welch is born in Chicago. The actress is referenced in the opening verse of Loretta Lynn's 1972 country hit "One's On The Way"
Sep 24, 1940
Lulu Belle & Scotty record "Remember Me" at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago
Oct 11, 1940
Louise Massey & The Westerners record "Beer And Skittles" in Chicago
Dec 23, 1940
Singer/songwriter Eugene Record is born in Chicago. As a member of the R&B group The Chi-Lites, he writes the 1972 hit "Oh Girl," remade 10 years later for the country audience by Con Hunley
Jan 27, 1941
Louise Massey & The Westerners record "My Adobe Hacienda" in Chicago
Mar 24, 1941
Songwriter Michael Masser is born in Chicago. Best known for pop hits performed by Diana Ross, Whitney Houston and Roberta Flack, he also writes Crystal Gayle's "A Long And Lasting Love" and Dottie West's "Last Time I Saw Him"
Mar 27, 1941
The Sons Of The Pioneers record "Cool Water" in Chicago
Jan 22, 1942
Louise Massey & The Westerners record "Honey, I'm In Love With You" in Chicago
May 18, 1942
Rodney Dillard is born in East St. Louis, Illinois. He plays guitar for The Dillards, a bluegrass group that influences The Eagles and gains prominence in its role as The Darlings on "The Andy Griffith Show"
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