47 years of stardom is simply an unbelievable feat- so much so that it is hardly believable.But this week's No. 56 debut of "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)"- credited to Kenny Chesney with Willie Nelson- marks the first chart appearance by the country legend in almost five years. The debut of "That Lucky Old Sun" expands Nelson's country singles chart span to more than 46 years, dating back to the March 1962 debut of "Willingly."
"That Lucky Old Sun" is Country Music Hall of Famer Nelson's 121st chart entry- anothing amazing feat in itself.
Nelson first recorded "That Lucky Old Sun" in 1976. The song was written in 1949 by Beasley Smith and Haven Gillespie and was No. 1 on the Billboard pop singles chart that year by Frankie Laine. There have been many recordings since, including covers by Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and Ray Charles. Nat Stuckey took the song to No. 66 on the country chart in 1978, the only version of the tune to appear on this list before the Chesney/Nelson duet.
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