"Starting Over Again" is a song written by Don Goodman and

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, and recorded by American

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artist Steve Wariner. It was released in August 1986 as the third single from the album ''

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''. The song reached #4 on the ''

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chart. The song should not be confused with the 1980 Dolly Parton hit " Starting Over Again".

Chart performance

References

1986 singles 1985 songs Steve Wariner songs Song recordings produced by Jimmy Bowen Song recordings produced by Tony Brown (record producer) MCA Records singles Songs written by Don Goodman (songwriter) {{1985-country-song-stub