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In the Middle of a Heartache
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Wikipedia article
'"In the Middle of a Heartache"' is a song written by Laurie Christenson, Pat Franzese, and Wanda Jackson. The song was recorded by Wanda Jackson, an American country, rock, and Christian artist.
Background
The song was recorded specifically on April 20, 1961 at the Bradley Film and Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Three additional songs were recorded on the songs including her follow-up single to "Heartache" entitled, "A Little Bitty Tear". The session was produced by Ken Nelson.
Chart performance
"In the Middle of a Heartache" was officially released as a single in September 1961, peaking at number six on the 'Billboard Magazine' Hot Country and Western Sides chart in early 1962. In addition, the single peaked at number twenty seven on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, becoming Jackson's third and final top-forty song on that chart. "In the Middle of a Heartache" was Jackson's highest-charting single on the 'Billboard' country songs chart and the Hot 100 as well. It is also her final top-ten hit to date.
Charts
References
Category:1961 singles
Category:Wanda Jackson songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Ken Nelson (American record producer)
Category:1961 songs
Category:Songs written by Wanda Jackson
Category:Capitol Records singles
Category:Songs about heartache
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