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May 10, 1943
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Otha Young is born in Tulare, California. A musical compadre of Juice Newton, he takes part in many of her recordings and writes "The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)" and The Carpenters' "Sweet, Sweet Thing"
Jun 22, 1944
Peter Asher is born in London. After forming one-half of the 1960s pop duo Peter & Gordon, he produces the bulk of Linda Ronstadt's country hits, including "Blue Bayou," "When Will I Be Loved" and "Love Is A Rose"
Aug 16, 1944
Producer Russ Titelman is born in Los Angeles, California. Known for his work with James Taylor, George Harrison and Rickie Lee Jones, he also co-produces Lyle Lovett's version of "What'd I Say" for the movie "Where The Heart Is"
Sep 22, 1944
Recording engineer Roger Nichols is born in Oakland, California. A Grammy winner for his work with Steely Dan, he participates in albums for Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell and John Denver, producing Denver's "Dreamland Express"
Sep 29, 1944
Film and TV composer Mike Post is born in Los Angeles. The creator of the themes to "Hill Street Blues" and "The Rockford Files," he also produces several Dolly Parton hits, including "But You Know I Love You" and "Tennessee Homesick Blues"
Nov 12, 1944
Booker T. Jones is born in Memphis. The namesake of "Green Onions" R&B act Booker T. & The MG's, he produces Willie Nelson's album "Stardust"
Dec 25, 1944
Record producer Emory Gordy Jr. is born in Atlanta. The bass player on Elvis Presley's "Burning Love," he goes on to produce his wife, Patty Loveless, plus Alabama, Aaron Tippin, Steve Earle and The Bellamy Brothers, among others
Nov 26, 1945
Keyboard player/producer Michael Omartian is born in Evanston, Illinois. After working with the likes of Christopher Cross, Rod Stewart and Donna Summer, he moves to Nashville in 1993, playing on hits by Vince Gill, Lee Ann Womack and Shania Twain
May 26, 1946
Rock musician Mick Ronson is born in Hull, England. Most closely associated with David Bowie, Mott The Hoople and Lou Reed, he co-produces a pair of country hits for David Lynn Jones in the late-1980s
Nov 8, 1946
Bass player John Farrar is born in Melbourne, Australia. He rises to prominence as a songwriter and producer for Olivia Newton-John, overseeing such hits as "Have You Never Been Mellow," "Hopelessly Devoted To You" and "Please Mr. Please"
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