Waylon Jennings (1937–2002), released their version in 1978 and it was a number one smash and won a Grammy. Bruce finally had his own coutnry number one song in 1982 with “You’re the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had.” He also acted, co-starring with James Garner in the Maverick revival TV series “Bret Maverick,” which ran for one season in 1981.“It was a top 15 record for me.
And actually when I finished writing it, there was a question of whether I was gonna record it or whether I wanted pitch it to Waylon.
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