You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had
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"You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had" is a 1981 single written by Wayland Holyfield
and Randy Hatch and recorded by Ed Bruce
. "You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had" would be Ed Bruce's twenty-second country hit and his only number one. The single went to number one for one week in March 1982, and spent twenty-one weeks on the charts.
Wayland Holyfield
Wayland D. Holyfield, , is a prominent American songwriter and leader in the songwriting community.-Early life:Wayland Holyfield was born in Mallettown, Arkansas. He was educated in Arkansas public schools and attended Hendrix College at Conway, Arkansas before graduating from the University of...
and Randy Hatch and recorded by Ed Bruce
Ed Bruce
William Edwin "Ed" Bruce, Jr. is an American country music songwriter and singer. He is known for penning the 1975 song "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" .-Early life & songwriting career:...
. "You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had" would be Ed Bruce's twenty-second country hit and his only number one. The single went to number one for one week in March 1982, and spent twenty-one weeks on the charts.
Chart performance
| Chart (1981–1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 10 |