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! References 1952 songs 1952 singles 1956 singles 1958 singles 1968 singles Ella Fitzgerald songs LaVern Baker songs The Four Lads songs Bobby Vinton songs The Ink Spots songs Dot Records singles Decca Records singles King Records (United States) singles