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    • Jun 15, 1941
    Harry Nelson III is born in Brooklyn, New York. Under the name Nilsson, he becomes a significant pop singer/songwriter, although he does not write his biggest hit, 1971's "Without You." T.G. Sheppard has a minor country hit by covering the song
    Nov 8, 1967
    Harry Nilsson begins two days of recording in Hollywood that produce the pop hit "Everybody's Talkin'." It's hailed in the Country Music Foundation's "Heartaches By The Number" among the 500 greatest country singles of all-time
    May 25, 1969
    The movie "Midnight Cowboy" debuts. Starring Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight, the film includes Nilsson's "Everybody's Talkin'," ranked among the 500 greatest country singles of all-time in the Country Music Foundation's "Heartaches By The Number"
    Mar 11, 1970
    The Nilsson single "Everybody's Talkin'" wins Best Contemporary Vocal Performance, Male, during the 12th annual Grammy Awards
    May 4, 1970
    The "Midnight Cowboy" soundtrack earns a gold album from the RIAA. It includes Nilsson's "Everybody's Talkin'," heralded among country's all-time greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation book "Heartaches By The Number"
    Mar 3, 1972
    Nilsson's pop single "Without You" is certified gold by the RIAA. The song goes on to become a minor country hit for T.G. Sheppard
    Mar 3, 1973
    Harry Nilsson wins Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male, for "Without You," during the 15th annual Grammy Awards at the Tennessee Theater in Nashville
    Mar 12, 1974
    Nilsson and John Lennon are bounced from The Troubadour in Los Angeles for heckling Academy of Country Music award-winner Tom Smothers during his comedy act. Lennon goes on to have several country hits as a songwriter
    Jun 21, 1975
    The Eagles join Elton John, Joe Walsh and Rufus in an 11-hour concert at Wembley Stadium in London. Among the 75,000 people in attendance: Harry Nilsson, David Cassidy and two ex-Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr
    Mar 11, 1983
    Warner/Curb releases T.G. Sheppard's remake of Nilsson's "Without You"
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