"Don't Count the Rainy Days" is a song written by Jerry Careaga and

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, and recorded by American

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artist

Michael Martin Murphey Michael Martin Murphey (born March 14, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter. He was one of the founding artists of progressive country. A multiple Grammy nominee, Murphey has six gold albums, including ''Cowboy Songs (Michael Martin Murphey alb ...

. It was released in August 1983 as the lead single from the album ''

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''. The song peaked at number 9 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles in early 1983 and at number 6 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Bubbling Under Hot 100.

Cover versions

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recorded the song for his 1983 album '' In My Eyes''.

Chart performance

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