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and recorded by American

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. It was released in November 1984 as the lead single from his compilation album ''

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''. The song peaked at number 8 on the U.S. ''

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chart and at number 6 on the Canadian ''

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'' Country Tracks chart.

Music video

A music video was released to promote the song and it stars Murphey and his wife Mary. The video, directed by David Hogan, is designed to call attention to the growing plight of runaway children.Billboard Magazine: December 22, 1984

Chart performance

References

1984 singles Michael Martin Murphey songs Songs written by Kerry Chater Song recordings produced by Jim Ed Norman Music videos directed by David Hogan Liberty Records singles 1984 songs {{1984-country-song-stub