Yesterday's Wine (song)
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"Yesterday's Wine" is the title track of the 1971 album of the same name
by Willie Nelson
. The track was also written by Willie Nelson. In 1982, Merle Haggard
and George Jones
recorded a duet of "Yesterday's Wine" which became a number one single on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of ten weeks .
Yesterday's Wine
Yesterday's Wine is a 1971 concept album by country singer Willie Nelson. During the beginning of his contract with RCA, Nelson had no significant hits. By 1970, his recordings reached mid-chart positions. Nelson lost the money of his song-writing royalties by financing unsuccessful tours that did...
by Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
. The track was also written by Willie Nelson. In 1982, Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Ronald Haggard is an American country music singer, guitarist, fiddler, instrumentalist, and songwriter. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster guitars, vocal harmonies,...
and George Jones
George Jones
George Glenn Jones is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette....
recorded a duet of "Yesterday's Wine" which became a number one single on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of ten weeks .
Chart performance
| Chart (1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 5 |