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High-mindedly but softheadedly penned by librettist-lyricist Joe DiPietro and composer and Bon Jovist David Bryan , Memphi s may be the first musical about pop music to be based on other musicals about pop music, with strong whiffs of Bye Bye Birdie, Dreamgirls , and Hairspray .

The summer of 2009 will always hold special memories for David McKinney. His soul-filled sounds filled City Hall Park monthly since May and won him the top prize Sunday as a Shoot for the Stars singing contest wrapped up.

Fame often happens with just one song. Devo, "Whip It." Dexys Midnight Runners, "Come on Eileen." Soft Cell, "Tainted Love." Deep Blue Something, "Breakfast At Tiffanys." The list goes on.

Trivia : Name this animal. Clicking makes it big. Watch the Big Dog in a three-part interview on Jon Stewarta s show.

Scenes from the 160th Walworth County Fair in Elkhorn, Wis. CLICK HERE to send your photos from the fair.

5. Buckets of Rain - RedBird 6. Walking in Memphis - Marc Cohn 7. Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk - Rufus Wainwright 8. No Money Down - Chris Smither 9. If I Needed You - Dead Ringer Band 10.

One Sunday morning in the early '70s, a youngster in Cleveland caught an earful of Van Morrison's Astral Weeks and his life was never to be the same.

One Sunday morning in the early '70s, a youngster in Cleveland caught an earful of Van Morrison's Astral Weeks and his life was never to be the same.

Today: Actress Shirley Knight is 73. Musician Robbie Robertson is 66. Singer Huey Lewis is 59.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 5-11 July 5: Actress Katherine Helmond is 80.