Halfway Down  "Halfway Down" is a song written by Jim Lauderdale, and recorded by American country music artist Patty Loveless. It was released in July 1995 as the fourth single from her album "When Fallen Angels Fly". Dave Edmunds' recording was released in July, 1994 on his "Plugged In" album. The song charted for 20 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart, reaching number 6 during the week of October 7, 1995.