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Jan 27, 1895"Look For The Silver Lining" songwriter Buddy De Sylva is born in New York City. In 1942, he co-founds Capitol Records, a launching pad for such country acts as Merle Haggard, Garth Brooks, Buck Owens and Keith UrbanApr 8, 1942Liberty Records is formed by Glenn Wallichs and songwriters Johnny Mercer and Buddy DeSylva in Hollywood. The firm is renamed Capitol Records in June as it charts a path that includes hits for Keith Urban, Garth Brooks and Merle HaggardOct 10, 1942The music of Cole Porter and Buddy De Sylva is featured as the movie "You Can't Escape Forever" debuts. The cast includes ex-Grand Ole Opry comedian Lee "Lasses" White as a truck driverJul 11, 1950Pop songwriter and Capitol Records co-founder Buddy De Sylva dies in Los Angeles. The label has already enjoyed hits with Tex Ritter, Tex Williams, Jimmy Wakely, Hank Thompson and Merle TravisJun 4, 1992Buddy De Sylva and Glenn Wallichs, who co-founded Capitol Records with songwriter Johnny Mercer, receive stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Capitol's successes include Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens and Keith Urban
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