Trying (song)
"Trying" is a song written by Billy Vaughn and performed by The Hilltoppers. It reached #5 on the Cashbox chart and #7 on the U.S. pop chart in 1952.
The single ranked #29 on Billboard's Year-End top 30 singles of 1952.Other charting versions
- Ella Fitzgerald released a version of the song, #22 on the U.S. pop chart in 1952.
- The Hilltoppers released a version of the song in the UK, #30 on the UK Singles chart in 1956.
- Vaughn released an instrumental version of the song, #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' .
- Texas Tornados released a version of the song on their 2001 live album The Complete Live at the Limo Sessions!
