Trying (song)

"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, number 22 on the U.S. pop chart in 1952.
 * The Hilltoppers, number 30 on the UK Singles Chart in 1956.
 * Vaughn, instrumental version, number 77 on the U.S. pop chart in 1958.

Other versions

 * Grady Martin and His Slew Foot Five, single in 1952.
 * Todd Rhodes Orchestra, single in 1952.
 * Timi Yuro, 1961 album Hurt!!!!!!!
 * LaVern Baker, 1963 album See See Rider.
 * The Four Lads, 1963 album Oh, Happy Day.
 * Bobby Vinton, 1964 album There! I've Said It Again.
 * Bob Gutman featuring The Ink Spots and Whistling Joe, single in 1968.
 * Rosco Gordon, 1998 compilation album Bootin' (The Best of RPM Years).
 * Texas Tornados, 2001 live album The Complete Live at the Limo Sessions!