"Hangin' On" is a song by the Gosdin Brothers, released in August 1967.[1] It has been recorded by numerous artists, including Joe Simon, Ann Peebles, Cher, Cliff Richard and Ann-Margret & Lee Hazlewood.
| "Hangin' On" | ||||
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| Single by The Gosdin Brothers | ||||
| B-side | "Multiple Heartaches" | |||
| Released | August 1967 | |||
| Recorded | July 1967 | |||
| Studio | Gary Paxton Studios, Bakersfield, California | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 2:46 | |||
| Label | Bakersfield International | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Gary S. Paxton | |||
| The Gosdin Brothers singles chronology | ||||
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Charting versions
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The Gosdin Brothers
Leon Ashley & Margie Singleton
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Vern Gosdin (with Emmylou Harris)
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Cliff Richard version
edit| "(You Keep Me) Hangin' On" | ||||
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_Hangin%27_On.jpg) Cover of the single released in Germany | ||||
| Single by Cliff Richard | ||||
| B-side | "Love Is Here" | |||
| Released | 26 April 1974 | |||
| Recorded | 11 & 13 February 1974[14] | |||
| Studio | EMI Studios, London | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | David Mackay | |||
| Cliff Richard singles chronology | ||||
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Richard covered "Hangin' On" in 1974, using the title "(You Keep Me) Hangin' On", as used by Joe Simon and Ann Peebles. It was released as a single in April 1974 with the B-side "Love Is Here", written by Petrina Lordan (who was married to Jerry Lordan) and John Franklin.[15]
Track listing
edit7": EMI / EMI 2150
- "(You Keep Me) Hangin' On" – 2:59
- "Love Is Here" – 2:02
Personnel
edit- Cliff Richard – vocals
- Terry Britten – guitar, backing vocals
- Kevin Peek – acoustic guitar
- Alan Tarney – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Trevor Spencer – drums, percussion
- Cliff Hall – keyboards
- Dave MacRae – keyboards
- Gordon Huntley – steel guitar
- Barrie Guard – percussion
- Anna Peacock – backing vocals
- Jean Hawker – backing vocals
- David Mackay – backing vocals
Charts
edit| Chart (1974) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[16] | 15 |
| Netherlands (Single Tip)[17] | 18 |
| New Zealand (Listener)[18] | 13 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[19] | 13 |
References
edit- ^ "The Gosdin Bros. - Hangin' On". 45cat. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ Kent, David (2005). Australian Chart Book 1940–1969. Australian Chart Book Pty Ltd, Turramurra, N.S.W. ISBN 0-646-44439-5.
- ^ "The Gosdin Bros Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1998). Joel Whitburn's Top Country Singles 1944–1997. Record Research. p. 34. ISBN 9780898201291.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 5858." RPM. Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ "Joe Simon Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "The Gosdin Bros Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Top 50 Singles". Music Week. 26 October 1974.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1982). Joel Whitburn's Bubbling Under the Hot 100 1959–1981. Record Research. p. 128. ISBN 9780898200478.
- ^ "Ann Peebles Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 5165." RPM. Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ "Vern Gosdin Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Lane Brody Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Cliff Richard Song Database – Song Details". www.cliffrichardsongs.com.
- ^ "Cliff Richard - (You Keep Me) Hangin' On". 45cat. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – (You Keep Me) Hangin' On". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Cliff Richard – (You Keep Me) Hangin' On". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ Scapolo, Dean (2007). The Complete New Zealand Music Charts 1966–2006. Maurienne House. ISBN 978-1-877443-00-8.
- ^ "Cliff Richard: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
