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  • Jun 5, 1914
    Songwriter Stan Jones is born in Douglas, Arizona. He authors the standard "Riders In The Sky," which becomes a hit for Vaughn Monroe and Johnny Cash, plus the title song for a Gene Autry movie
    Nov 15, 1950
    The John Wayne-Maureen O'Hara picture "Rio Grande" debuts in theaters. The movie also features Chill Wills, The Sons Of The Pioneers and "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky" songwriter Stan Jones
    Dec 13, 1963
    Songwriter Stan Jones dies in Los Angeles, California. He wrote "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky," which became a hit for Vaughn Monroe and for Johnny Cash, as well as the theme song to a Gene Autry western movie

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