"Clinging Vine" is a song released by Bobby Vinton in 1964. The song spent 8 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 17, The song was originally recorded by Bobby Vee at his "Charms" session at United Recording Studio in Hollywood on December 17, 1962. Vee's version remains unissued to this day. Hot 100 - Bobby Vinton Clinging Vine Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved March 25, 2018. while reaching No. 2 on Billboards Pop-Standards Singles chart,Adult Contemporary - Bobby Vinton Clinging Vine Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved March 25, 2018."Pop-Standard Singles", Billboard, September 19, 1964. p. 33. Accessed October 12, 2015 No. 14 on the Cash Box Top 100,"Cash Box Top 100", Cash Box, September 12, 1964. p. 4. Accessed July 28, 2016. No. 11 on Canada's RPM "Top 40-5s","Top 40-5s", RPM Weekly, Volume 2, Ed. 3, September 17, 1964. Accessed October 11, 2015 and No. 9 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade. Chart No. 392.
Chart performance Chart (1964)PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 10017US Billboard Pop-Standard Singles2US Cash Box Top 10014Canada - RPM Top 40-5s11Canada - CHUM Hit Parade9
Cover Versions Dean Martin covered the song for his 1964 Album The Door Is Still Open to My Heart
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