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Ed Bruce

United States1970s1980s2010s1990s

About Ed Bruce

William Edwin Bruce Jr. was an American country music songwriter, singer, and actor. He was known for writing the 1975 song "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" and recording the 1982 country number-one hit "You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had". He also co-starred in the television series Bret Maverick with James Garner during the 1981–1982 season.

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Origin

United States

Ed Bruce by Type

LiveTV AppearanceInterviewRareAcousticSoloStudioHome Recording

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Thumbnail for Ed Bruce - The Last Cowboy Song by Ed Bruce4:58

Ed Bruce - The Last Cowboy Song

Ed Bruce

Thumbnail for ED BRUCE - THE GREATEST MAN - VOGUE EPL.8153.wmv by Ed Bruce2:22

ED BRUCE - THE GREATEST MAN - VOGUE EPL.8153.wmv

Ed Bruce

1970s

TV Appearance6 clips

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  • Thumbnail for Ed Bruce's faith was strong. Here's a special one he co-wrote. by Ed Bruce3:17

    Ed Bruce's faith was strong. Here's a special one he co-wrote.

    Ed Bruce

    TV Appearance
  • Thumbnail for ED BRUCE INTERVIEW PART 2 OF 3 parts by Ed Bruce13:06

    ED BRUCE INTERVIEW PART 2 OF 3 parts

    Ed Bruce

    TV AppearanceInterview
  • Thumbnail for Ed Bruce ~ "Tell 'Em I've Gone Crazy" by Ed Bruce3:29

    Ed Bruce ~ "Tell 'Em I've Gone Crazy"

    Ed Bruce

    1980sTV AppearanceAcoustic
  • Thumbnail for ED BRUCE - 10 Greatest Hits & Rarest Videos (1968-1983). RIP by Ed Bruce32:01

    ED BRUCE - 10 Greatest Hits & Rarest Videos (1968-1983). RIP

    Ed Bruce

    1970sTV AppearanceLive

Rare5 clips

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  • Thumbnail for Ed Bruce - See The Big Man Cry - Wand: 140 by Ed Bruce2:36

    Ed Bruce - See The Big Man Cry - Wand: 140

    Ed Bruce

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for ED BRUCE KING OF FOOLS by Ed Bruce2:16

    ED BRUCE KING OF FOOLS

    Ed Bruce

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for ED BRUCE - HE GAVE HER TO ME - Rare Killer Popcorn Tune by Ed Bruce2:18

    ED BRUCE - HE GAVE HER TO ME - Rare Killer Popcorn Tune

    Ed Bruce

    1970sRare
  • Thumbnail for Bob Weir - RARE PERFORMANCE - Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys (by Ed Bruce) by Ed Bruce4:44

    Bob Weir - RARE PERFORMANCE - Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys (by Ed Bruce)

    Ed Bruce

    2010sRareLive

Solo4 clips

  • Thumbnail for Garden Sessions: James Maddock October 11th, 2018 Underwater Sunshine Festival Full Session by L.A.B., Ed Bruce, Bruce Hornsby, The Band, Mani, Ween, Sam Cooke, Neil Young, Jam session, Ride, Music industry, El reco, NME, Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen, Songwriter, Y&T19:33Advisory

    Garden Sessions: James Maddock October 11th, 2018 Underwater Sunshine Festival Full Session

    L.A.B., Ed Bruce, Bruce Hornsby, The Band, Mani, Ween, Sam Cooke, Neil Young, Jam session, Ride, Music industry, El reco, NME, Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen, Songwriter, Y&T

    1980sSoloStudio
  • Thumbnail for Cellar Sessions: James Maddock - Discover Me May 7th, 2018 City Winery New York by L.A.B., Ed Bruce, Bruce Hornsby, The Band, Bob Dylan, Mani, Ween, Sam Cooke, Neil Young, Jam session, Ride, Music industry, El reco, NME, Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen, Songwriter, Y&T2:48Advisory

    Cellar Sessions: James Maddock - Discover Me May 7th, 2018 City Winery New York

    L.A.B., Ed Bruce, Bruce Hornsby, The Band, Bob Dylan, Mani, Ween, Sam Cooke, Neil Young, Jam session, Ride, Music industry, El reco, NME, Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen, Songwriter, Y&T

    1980sSoloStudio
  • Thumbnail for Garden Sessions: James Maddock - Hollow Love October 11th, 2018 Underwater Sunshine Fest by L.A.B., Ed Bruce, Bruce Hornsby, The Band, Mani, Ween, Sam Cooke, Neil Young, Jam session, Ride, Music industry, El reco, NME, Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen, Songwriter, Y&T4:23Advisory

    Garden Sessions: James Maddock - Hollow Love October 11th, 2018 Underwater Sunshine Fest

    L.A.B., Ed Bruce, Bruce Hornsby, The Band, Mani, Ween, Sam Cooke, Neil Young, Jam session, Ride, Music industry, El reco, NME, Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen, Songwriter, Y&T

    1980sSoloStudio
  • Thumbnail for Garden Sessions: James Maddock - Fucked Up World October 11th, 2018 Underwater Sunshine Fest by L.A.B., Ed Bruce, Bruce Hornsby, The Band, Mani, Ween, Sam Cooke, Neil Young, Jam session, Ride, Music industry, El reco, NME, Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen, Songwriter, Y&T4:55Advisory

    Garden Sessions: James Maddock - F****d Up World October 11th, 2018 Underwater Sunshine Fest

    L.A.B., Ed Bruce, Bruce Hornsby, The Band, Mani, Ween, Sam Cooke, Neil Young, Jam session, Ride, Music industry, El reco, NME, Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen, Songwriter, Y&T

    1980sSoloStudio

Live3 clips

  • Thumbnail for Ed Bruce - Texas (When I Die) by Ed Bruce2:49

    Ed Bruce - Texas (When I Die)

    Ed Bruce

    1970sLive
  • Thumbnail for Ed Bruce sings "The Last Cowboy Song" by Ed Bruce4:25

    Ed Bruce sings "The Last Cowboy Song"

    Ed Bruce

    Live
  • Thumbnail for When I Die, Just Let Me Go To Texas | Ed Bruce Live Performance by Ed Bruce3:38

    When I Die, Just Let Me Go To Texas | Ed Bruce Live Performance

    Ed Bruce

    1980sLive

More Clips12 clips

  • Thumbnail for ED BRUCE INTERVIEW PART 3 OF 3 parts by Ed Bruce7:39

    ED BRUCE INTERVIEW PART 3 OF 3 parts

    Ed Bruce

    InterviewLive
  • Thumbnail for Child Bride - Bruce Springsteen (1982 Demo) by The Sound, R.E.M., Ed Bruce, Ride, Bruce Springsteen, Songwriter5:24

    Child Bride - Bruce Springsteen (1982 Demo)

    The Sound, R.E.M., Ed Bruce, Ride, Bruce Springsteen, Songwriter

    1980sHome RecordingRare
  • Thumbnail for Ed Bruce - The Last Cowboy Song by Ed Bruce4:58

    Ed Bruce - The Last Cowboy Song

    Ed Bruce

  • Thumbnail for ED BRUCE - THE GREATEST MAN - VOGUE EPL.8153.wmv by Ed Bruce2:22

    ED BRUCE - THE GREATEST MAN - VOGUE EPL.8153.wmv

    Ed Bruce

    1970s
  • Thumbnail for Ed Bruce - Diane (1980) by Ed Bruce4:12

    Ed Bruce - Diane (1980)

    Ed Bruce

    1980s
  • Thumbnail for Ed Bruce - Theme From Bret Maverick by Ed Bruce2:47

    Ed Bruce - Theme From Bret Maverick

    Ed Bruce

    1980s
  • Thumbnail for " The Last Cowboy Song " - Tribute to Ed Bruce - Slide Show by Steve Bartol by Ed Bruce5:00

    " The Last Cowboy Song " - Tribute to Ed Bruce - Slide Show by Steve Bartol

    Ed Bruce

  • Thumbnail for The Man That Turned My Mama On , Ed Bruce , 1978 by Ed Bruce3:12

    The Man That Turned My Mama On , Ed Bruce , 1978

    Ed Bruce

    1970s
  • Thumbnail for 1974 Ed Bruce JC by Ed Bruce3:14

    1974 Ed Bruce JC

    Ed Bruce

    1970s
  • Thumbnail for The Last Cowboy Song by Ed Bruce5:01

    The Last Cowboy Song

    Ed Bruce

  • Thumbnail for Ed Bruce! 🤠 🇺🇸 🐂 The Legend! 👑 by Ed Bruce1:00

    Ed Bruce! 🤠 🇺🇸 🐂 The Legend! 👑

    Ed Bruce

  • Thumbnail for Ed Bruce - Girls, Women And Ladies (1980) by Ed Bruce3:16

    Ed Bruce - Girls, Women And Ladies (1980)

    Ed Bruce

    1980s

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