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    • Feb 15, 1905
    Pop songwriter Harold Arlen is born in Buffalo, New York. He co-writes "Over The Rainbow," the Judy Garland standard, which becomes a country hit for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1980
    Oct 16, 1905
    CBS-TV executive Hubbell Robinson is born in Schenectady, New York. He's married to pop singer Margaret Whiting in the 1940's when she begins a run of duets with Jimmy Wakely on the country charts
    Aug 8, 1907
    Alto sax player Benny Carter is born in Harlem. A significant jazz figure, he makes one appearance in an early version of Billboard's country charts, reaching upper levels in 1944 with "Hurry, Hurry!"
    Aug 21, 1907
    Songwriter Hy Zaret is born in Manhattan, New York. He writes "Unchained Melody," a pop hit for Al Hibbler and The Righteous Brothers, among others. It also finds success in country music in the hands of Elvis Presley and LeAnn Rimes
    Nov 24, 1907
    Songwriter Steve Nelson is born in New York. He pens Red Foley's "Hang Your Head In Shame," Eddy Arnold's "Bouquet Of Roses" and Gene Autry's "Frosty The Snowman," joining the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1973
    Jun 12, 1909
    Record producer Archie Bleyer is born in Corona, Long Island. The musical director of Arthur Godfrey's TV show, Bleyer founds Cadence Records, where he produces numerous Everly Brothers hits, including "Bye Bye Love" and "Wake Up Little Susie"
    Sep 24, 1909
    Pop songwriter Carl Sigman is born in Brooklyn, New York. He writes such classics as "Pennsylvania 6-5000" and "The Theme From 'Love Story,'" plus "It's All In The Game," a country hit for Tom T. Hall
    Nov 10, 1909
    Pop songwriter Johnny Marks is born in Mount Vernon, New York. Specializing in holiday songs, he writes Gene Autry's "Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer," Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" and Burl Ives' "A Holly Jolly Christmas"
    Jun 29, 1910
    Broadway composer Frank Loesser is born in New York City. His successes include several songs remade for the country charts: "Baby, It's Cold Outside," "Wave To Me, My Lady" and "Jingle Jangle Jingle"
    Jul 4, 1911
    Record producer Mitch Miller is born in Rochester, New York. Best known as the host of TV's "Sing Along With Mitch," he produces several hits for Marty Robbins, including "A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)"
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