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Dec 3, 1938
Alfred Lennon marries Julia Stanley in England. Two years later, the couple has a son, John Lennon, who writes the country hits "I Feel Fine" and "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party" during his tenure with The Beatles
Dec 18, 1938
Bass player Chas Chandler is born in Heaton, England. As a member of the rock band The Animals, he participates in the best-known version of "The House Of The Rising Sun." Dolly Parton has a country hit with a cover of that song in 1981
Apr 16, 1939
Mary O'Brien is born in London, England. Under the name Dusty Springfield, she records "Son-Of-A Preacher Man," named among country's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation's "Heartaches By The Number"
Jun 30, 1939
Pop songwriter and producer Tony Hatch is born in Pinner, England. He authors the Petula Clark hits "Downtown" and "My Love," which Sonny James remakes as a country hit in 1970
Aug 19, 1939
The Mutual Broadcasting Network and the BBC work together to beam Gene Autry's appearance on the British radio show "Sing Song" back to the U.S.
Jun 7, 1940
Pop singer Tom Jones is born in Pontypridd, South Wales. Known for his powerful vocal cords and sexual appeal, he makes brief forays into country with 1977's "Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow" and 1983's "Touch Me (I'll Be Your Fool Once More)"
Jul 7, 1940
Drummer Richard Starkey--a.k.a. Ringo Starr--is born in Liverpool, England. He rises to fame as a member of The Beatles, who have songs covered by Sweethearts Of The Rodeo, Rosanne Cash and Johnny Rodriguez
Aug 11, 1940
Jazz sax player Peter King is born in Kingston-Upon-Thames, England. In 1978, he provides backing vocals on Bonnie Tyler's crossover hit "It's A Heartache"
Aug 19, 1940
Songwriter Roger Cook is born in Bristol, England. Known for such pop hits as "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" and "Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)," he also writes Don Williams' "I Believe In You," Crystal Gayle's "Livin' In These Troubles Times" and George Strait's "One Night At A Time"
Sep 6, 1940
Singer/songwriter Yvonne Burgess is born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, England. Better known as Jackie Trent, she marries pop songwriter/producer Tony Hatch in 1967. Three years later, his "My Love" becomes a country hit for Sonny James
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