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    • Oct 11, 1925
    Jimmy Murphy is born in Republic, Alabama. His 1950s recording of "Electricity" is considered one of country's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation's 2003 book "Heartaches By The Number"
    Jan 19, 1951
    Jimmy Murphy records "Electricity" in his first session, using Anita Carter as his only supporting musician. The performance is ranked among country's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation's 2003 book "Heartaches By The Number"
    Jun 1, 1981
    Singer/songwriter/guitarist Jimmy Murphy dies of a heart attack. His recordings included "Electricity," ranked among the 500 greatest country singles of all-time in the Country Music Foundation book "Heartaches By The Number"
    Mar 14, 2003
    The Country Music Foundation publishes "Heartaches By The Number," celebrating country's "500 greatest singles." Among the obscure 1950s titles on the list: Jimmy Murphy's "Electricity" and Dick Stratton's "Music City U.S.A."
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