On this date in 1982, JUICE NEWTON's cover of BREAK IT TO ME GENTLY went to No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary Chart (Oct 9, 1982) Originally recorded by Brenda Lee in 1961, Newton's steamy, soulful rendition of this pop-country classic earned her a Grammy award and widespread acclaim. By 1982, Newton had firmly established herself as a versatile vocalist with a gift for crossover appeal. With pop hits like "Angel of the Morning" and "Queen of Hearts" under her belt, she set her sights on conquerin

Which is your favorite version of this song? “Angel of the Morning” is a popular song written by Chip Taylor, originally recorded by Evie Sands but which first charted with a version by Merrilee Rush. The song has been covered by many artists including Chrissie Hynde, Dusty Springfield, P. P. Arnold, Connie Eaton, Mary Mason, Guys ‘n’ Dolls, Melba Montgomery, Olivia Newton-John and Juice Newton, who reached the Billboard Hot 100 top ten with her version in 1981. The song was composed in 1967 by