"Don't Count the Rainy Days" is a song written by Jerry Careaga and
Wayland Holyfield
Wayland D. Holyfield (March 15, 1942 – May 6, 2024) was an American songwriter and leader in the songwriting community.
Personal life
Wayland Holyfield was born in Mallettown, Conway County, Arkansas. He was educated in Arkansas public school ...
, and recorded by American
country music
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artist
Michael Martin Murphey
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. It was released in August 1983 as the lead single from the album ''
The Heart Never Lies
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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
John Conlee
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recorded the song for his 1983 album ''
In My Eyes''.
Chart performance
References
1983 singles
John Conlee songs
Michael Martin Murphey songs
Songs written by Wayland Holyfield
Song recordings produced by Jim Ed Norman
Liberty Records singles
1983 songs
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