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    • Sep 4, 1915
    Singer/actor Dick Thomas is born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He scores hits with several western-themed songs during the post-war '40s, including "Sioux City Sue" and "The Beaut From Butte"
    Nov 24, 1945
    Dick Thomas' "Sioux City Sue" and Lawrence Welk's "Shame On You," recorded with Red Foley, ascend to the top of the Billboard country singles chart. They're part of a four-way tie at #1 with Tex Ritter's "You Two-Timed Me One Time Too Often" and Wesley Tuttle's "With Tears In My Eyes"
    Dec 14, 1947
    Dick Thomas And His Nashville Ramblers record "The Sister Of Sioux City Sue"
    May 17, 1948
    NBC-TV premieres "Village Barn," a New York-based country show. During part of its run, it's hosted by "Sioux City Sue" songwriter Dick Thomas
    Jul 5, 1948
    Decca releases Dick Thomas And His Nashville Ramblers' "The Beaut From Butte"
    Jan 3, 1949
    Decca Records releases Dick Thomas And His Nashville Ramblers' single "The Sister Of Sioux City Sue"
    May 29, 1950
    NBC telecasts the final installment of "Village Barn." The country variety show featured Dick Thomas as host for nearly half of its two-year run
    Nov 22, 2003
    Singer and western actor Dick Thomas dies in Abington, Pennsylvania. He strung together four country hits during the late-1940s, including "Sioux City Sue" and "The Beaut From Butte"
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