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. It was released in November 1981 as the first single from his album ''

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''. The song reached #5 on the ''

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chart and #1 on the ''

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" under a bluegrass version of the song.

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1981 singles 1981 songs Waylon Jennings songs Songs written by Waylon Jennings Song recordings produced by Chips Moman RCA Records singles {{1981-country-song-stub