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    • Jul 16, 1939
    R&B singer William Bell is born in Memphis, Tennessee. Best known for 1977's "Tryin' To Love Two," his "You Don't Miss Your Water" ranks among country's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation book "Heartaches By The Number"
    Apr 15, 1991
    Rhino releases "The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968" including Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" and William Bell's "You Don't Miss Your Water," ranked among country's 500 top singles in a Country Music Foundation publication
    Sep 20, 1997
    William Bell, whose "You Don't Miss Your Water" will be ranked among country's 500 greatest singles in a Country Music Foundation book, is added to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in an Atlanta ceremony. Also added: Sam & Dave's Dave Prater
    Nov 9, 2001
    "The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968" receives a gold album from the RIAA. The compilation includes William Bell's "You Don't Miss Your Water" and Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay," ranked among country's 500 top singles in a Country Music Foundation publication
    Mar 14, 2003
    The Country Music Foundation issues "Heartaches By The Number," celebrating country's "500 greatest singles." R&B hitmakers on the list include Otis Redding, with "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"; and William Bell, with "You Don't Miss Your Water"
    Apr 9, 2013
    Justin Timberlake and Steve Cropper perform "(Sittin') On The Dock Of The Bay" for Barack Obama as PBS shoots "In Performance At The White House." The bill also boasts Sam Moore, William Bell, Booker T. Jones and Mavis Staples
    Apr 16, 2013
    Justin Timberlake and Steve Cropper play "(Sittin') On The Dock Of The Bay" as PBS airs "In Performance At The White House." Others performing for Barack Obama include Mavis Staples, Sam Moore, William Bell and Booker T. Jones
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