“Yesterday’s Wine” was the perfect fit for Haggard and Jones. The song is about two old friends who unexpectedly reunite in a bar after many years. Both singers were aging stars who had lived ...

Once released, the song shot to the top of the Country chart, where it remained for 18 weeks, and helped revive Jones’ career. Written for Jones by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman, the song connected ...