Since 1968, their singles were regularly near the top of the country charts, having already scored nine top ten hits. For what they hoped would be number ten, they dug into some country music history and pulled out “If Teardrops Were Pennies”. The song had been written by a then-unknown singer named Carl Butler. Carl Smith got hold of it, and at the end of the Summer of 1951, it was in the top ten, Carl’s third.
Porter and Dolly’s version debuted on the Country 40 in July, 1973, and would eventually surpass Carl Smith’s performance, peaking at three, compared to the eight peak for Smith. The Wagoner/Parton version was recorded at a quicker pace, than the original, giving the song a somewhat different feel that gave it a good dose of freshness.
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Porter Wagoner And Dolly Parton "If Teardrops Were Pennies" Single Of The Day
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