Hangin' On (The Gosdin Brothers song)
1967 single by the Gosdin Brothers
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"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 | |||
| Songwriters |
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| Producer | Gary S. Paxton | |||
| The Gosdin Brothers singles chronology | ||||
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| "Hangin' On" | ||||
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| Single by Vern Gosdin | ||||
| from the album Till the End | ||||
| B-side | "Yesterday's Gone" | |||
| Released | November 1976 | |||
| Recorded | August 1976 | |||
| Studio | Sound Stage Studio, Nashville, Tennessee | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:55 | |||
| Label | Elektra Records E-45353 | |||
| Songwriters | Buddy Mize, Ira Allen | |||
| Producer | Gary S. Paxton | |||
| Vern Gosdin singles chronology | ||||
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Vern Gosdin, who had been one half of the Gosdin Brothers, re-recorded a solo version of "Hangin' On" in 1976. Featuring Emmylou Harris on harmony vocals, this version became his breakthrough solo hit early in 1977.
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
| "(You Keep Me) Hangin' On" | ||||
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_Hangin'_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 | |||
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| Producer | David Mackay | |||
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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
7": EMI / EMI 2150
- "(You Keep Me) Hangin' On" â 2:59
- "Love Is Here" â 2:02
Personnel
- Cliff Richard â vocals
- Terry Britten â guitar, backing vocals
- Kevin Peek â acoustic guitar
- Alan Tarney â bass guitar, backing vocals
- Trevor Spencer â drums, percussion
- Cliff Hall â keyboards
- Dave MacRae â keyboards
- Gordon Huntley â steel guitar
- Barrie Guard â percussion
- Anna Peacock â backing vocals
- Jean Hawker â backing vocals
- David Mackay â backing vocals
Charts
| Chart (1974) | Peak position |
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| Ireland (IRMA)[16] | 15 |
| Netherlands (Single Tip)[17] | 18 |
| New Zealand (Listener)[18] | 13 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[19] | 13 |