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Trying (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Trying'" is a song written by Billy Vaughn and performed by The Hilltoppers. It reached number 5 on the 'Cashbox' chart and number 7 on the U.S. 'Billboard' pop chart in 1952.
The single ranked number 29 on 'Billboard's' Year-End top 30 singles of 1952.
Other charting versions
*Ella Fitzgerald released a version of the song, number 22 on the U.S. pop chart in 1952.
*The Hilltoppers released a version of the song in the UK, number 30 on the UK Singles Chart in 1956.
*Vaughn released an instrumental version of the song, number 77 on the U.S. pop chart in 1958.
Other versions
*Grady Martin and His Slew Foot Five released a version of the song as a single in 1952, but it did not chart.
*Todd Rhodes Orchestra released a version of the song as a single in 1952, but it did not chart.
*Timi Yuro released a version of the song on her 1961 album 'Hurt!!!!!!!'
*LaVern Baker released a version of the song on her 1963 album 'See See Rider'.
*The Four Lads released a version of the song on their 1963 album 'Oh, Happy Day'.
*Bobby Vinton released a version of the song on his 1964 album 'There! I've Said It Again'.
*Bob Gutman featuring The Ink Spots and Whistling Joe released a version of the song as a single in 1968, but it did not chart.
*Rosco Gordon released a version of the song on his 1998 compilation album 'Bootin' (The Best of RPM Years)'.
*Texas Tornados released a version of the song on their 2001 live album 'The Complete Live at the Limo Sessions!'
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Category:1952 songs
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Category:1956 singles
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Category:Ella Fitzgerald songs
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Category:Bobby Vinton songs
Category:The Ink Spots songs
Category:Dot Records singles
Category:Decca Records singles
Category:King Records (United States) singles
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