This day in music history.

March 14, 1955, CBS talent scout Arthur Godfrey auditioned potential new talent. From the auditions he signs Pat Boone and turns down Elvis Presley. When speaking about it later Godfrey says "Shit!".
Exodus music by Ernest Gold, words by Pat Boone
This land is mine, God gave this land to me
This brave and ancient land to me
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
Then I see a land where children can run free
So take my hand and walk this land with me
And walk this lovely land with me
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
To make this land our home
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
Until I die, this land is mine