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Kenny Rogers included it on his 1977 album\u00a0<em data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"526\">Daytime Friends<\/em>, and it achieved notable success, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Country chart.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"801\">Dolly Parton, recognizing the song\u2019s emotional depth, covered it on her\u00a0<em data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"742\">Here You Come Again<\/em> album the same year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1066\">The 2010 performance showcased the seamless blend of Parton\u2019s and Krauss\u2019s vocals, enriched by Dean\u2019s acoustic accompaniment. 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