"Nothing Sure Looked Good on You" is a song written by Jim Rushing, and recorded by American country music artist Gene Watson. It was released in December 1979 as the second single from the album Should I Come Home. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.[1]
"Nothing Sure Looked Good on You" | ||||
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Single by Gene Watson | ||||
from the album Should I Come Home | ||||
B-side | "The Beer at Dorsey's Bar" | |||
Released | December 1979 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:42 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jim Rushing | |||
Producer(s) | Russ Reeder | |||
Gene Watson singles chronology | ||||
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Cover versions
edit- "Nothing Sure Looked Good on You" has also been recorded by American country music singer Alan Jackson. Jackson originally recorded the song for his 1999 album Under the Influence, which ended up not making the album. It eventually appeared on his 2009 compilation album Songs of Love and Heartache.
Charts
editWeekly charts
editChart (1980) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 4 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 3 |
Year-end charts
editChart (1980) | Position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 45 |
References
edit- ^ Whitburn, Joel. The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits:1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 374.
- ^ "Gene Watson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 1980". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2021.