The singer-songwriter turned an old Hollywood romance into the only Top 40 hit of his career.

Bertie Higgins was panicking the week of Nov. 21, 1981. He had every reason to celebrate: He was in his second week on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Key Largo," which had debuted the week before at No.

In 1982, a storytelling song that had a distinct Jimmy Buffett vibe became a breakout hit. "Key Largo" was Bertie Higgins breakout and biggest hit. The song was the debut single from the 1982 album ...