"Hangin' On" is a song by the Gosdin Brothers, released in August 1967. It has been recorded by numerous artists, including Joe Simon, Ann Peebles, Cher, Cliff Richard and Ann-Margret & Lee Hazlewood.
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
The Gosdin Brothers Chart (1967–68)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)68
Leon Ashley & Margie Singleton Chart (1967)PeakpositionUS Hot Country Songs (Billboard)54
Joe Simon Chart (1968)Peakposition
Ann Peebles Chart (1974)PeakpositionUK Singles (OCC)54US Bubbling Under the Hot 100 (Billboard)102
Vern Gosdin (with Emmylou Harris) Chart (1977)Peakposition
Lane Brody Chart (1984)Peakposition
Cliff Richard version
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.
Track listing 7": EMI / EMI 2150 "(You Keep Me) Hangin' On" – 2:59 "Love Is Here" – 2:02
Personnel 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 Chart (1974)PeakpositionNetherlands (Single Tip)18New Zealand (Listener)13
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