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Waylon Jennings' 1980 No. 1 Hit
Waylon Jennings' 'Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard' hit No. 1 on country charts in 1980.
In brief
Waylon Jennings' 'Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard' hit No. 1 on country charts in 1980. Waylon Jennings' song 'Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard' reached No. 1 on country charts in 1980. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Waylon Jennings' No. 1 Hit
Waylon Jennings reached No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart with 'Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol’ Boys)' on November 3, 1980.
TV Show Connection
The song played over the opening credits of The Dukes of Hazzard, a popular TV show that aired from 1979 to 1980.
Two Versions of the Song
Jennings recorded two versions: one for the TV show with Larry McNeely on banjo and another for his album with a musical bridge.
The bottom line
Waylon Jennings' song 'Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard' reached No. 1 on country charts in 1980.
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