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  • Oct 14, 1926
    Bill Justis is born in Birmingham, Alabama. Best known for his 1957 instrumental hit "Raunchy," he is the arranger on Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me" and Kenny Rogers' "Love The World Away"
    Jul 15, 1982
    Arranger Bill Justis dies in Nashville. Best known for his 1957 instrumental "Raunchy," Justis arranged such hits as Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me Lord" and Kenny Rogers' "Love The World Away"
    Feb 24, 1998
    The Everly Brothers' "Bye Bye Love" enters the Grammy Hall of Fame during a New York ceremony, along with Patti Page's "Tennessee Waltz," Bob Wills' "New San Antonio Rose," Bill Justis' "Raunchy" and The Crickets' "That'll Be The Day"

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