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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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