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  • Nov 24, 1934
    Songwriter Bob Fletcher mails his original lyrics and melody for "Don't Fence Me In" to Cole Porter, who re-writes the melody and changes the lyrics. The song becomes a country hit for Gene Autry more than 10 years later
    Jan 7, 1935
    Six weeks after songwriter Bob Fletcher sent his original version of "Don't Fence Me In" to Cole Porter, Porter mails an altered version of the tune back to Fletcher for his approval. It becomes a country hit 10 years later for Gene Autry
    Oct 8, 1944
    Kate Smith introduces the country to the Cole Porter/Bob Fletcher tune "Don't Fence Me In" during a radio broadcast. In short order, the song is a pop hit for Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters, and a country hit for Gene Autry

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