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Aug 15, 1946

Songwriter Jimmy Webb is born in Elk City, Oklahoma. He writes "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" and "Wichita Lineman," by Glen Campbell; and "Highwayman," by Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson

Feb 29, 1968

Songwriter Jimmy Webb collects the Song of the Year trophy during the 10th annual Grammy Awards for "Up -- Up And Away." The Fifth Dimension earns two more honors for the song, while Glen Campbell takes two for the Webb composition "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"

Feb 28, 1969

Tom Jones covers the Jimmy Webb-written country hit "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" on his ABC show "This Is Tom Jones"

Mar 12, 1969

Jimmy Webb wins the Grammy for Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) during the 11th annual presentation for his work on the Richard Harris recording of "MacArthur Park"

Apr 19, 1969

Glen Campbell ascends to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with the Jimmy Webb song "Galveston"

Apr 28, 1969

Jimmy Webb claims Song of the Year, for writing the Glen Campbell hit "Wichita Lineman, in the fourth annual Academy of Country & Western Music awards at the Palladium in Hollywood on a night when Campbell wins three times overall

Mar 2, 1972

Dean Martin sings the Jimmy Webb-penned "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" during "The Dean Martin Show"

Feb 27, 1975

Glen Campbell and songwriter Jimmy Webb make guest appearances on NBC-TV's "The Mac Davis Show"

Dec 31, 1976

"Danny's Song" composer Kenny Loggins marries Eva Ein at the Los Angeles home of songwriter Jimmy Webb, who plays piano during the ceremony

Aug 12, 1977

Singer/songwriter Jimmy Webb performs the future country hit "Highwayman" on NBC's "The Midnight Special." Also appearing are England Dan & John Ford Coley

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