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    • Dec 30, 1937
    Singer/songwriter John Hartford is born in New York. The multi-instrumentalist works primarily in folk and bluegrass throughout his career, though he creates a pop and country standard by writing Glen Campbell's "Gentle On My Mind"
    May 17, 1967
    Glen Campbell records "Gentle On My Mind," written by John Hartford and arranged by Leon Russell, at the Capitol Recording Studio in Hollywood
    Feb 29, 1968
    John Hartford wins Best Country & Western Song for "Gentle On My Mind" during the 10th annual Grammy Awards. Hartford also claims Best Folk Performance with his album of the same name
    Aug 18, 1968
    Kenny Rogers & The First Edition drop in on the CBS-TV series "The Summer Brothers Smothers Show." Hosted by Glen Campbell, the episode also features John Hartford and comedians Stiller & Meara
    Aug 25, 1968
    Johnny Cash performs "Folsom Prison Blues" on the Glen Campbell-hosted CBS replacement series "The Summer Brothers Smothers Show." Also appearing: John Hartford and The Stoneman Family
    Sep 19, 1968
    Dean Martin sings John Hartford's "Gentle On My Mind" while hosting the NBC variety series "The Dean Martin Show"
    Jan 29, 1969
    "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" debuts on CBS with theme song "Gentle On My Mind." Campbell sings "Wichita Lineman" and teams with Bobbie Gentry on "Little Green Apples." Other guests include John Hartford, The Smothers Brothers and comedian Pat Paulsen
    Feb 19, 1969
    Glen Campbell and Roger Miller deliver a joint version of "King Of The Road" during CBS-TV's "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour." The episode also features John Wayne, John Hartford, Steve Allen and Stevie Wonder
    Feb 26, 1969
    "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" features Buffy Sainte-Marie, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap and series regular John Hartford, who authored the CBS variety show's theme song, "Gentle On My Mind"
    Mar 12, 1969
    Merle Haggard and Glen Campbell join forces in a performance of "The Legend Of Bonnie And Clyde" on "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour." Also appearing on the CBS show: Leslie Uggams and regulars Pat Paulsen and John Hartford
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