"One More Try" is a song by American musician Timmy T. The song was both written and produced by Torres, who was inspired to create the song after breaking up with a girlfriend.Bronson, Fred (2003). The Billboard Book of #1 Hits, 5th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 781. Released in October 1990, by Pump and Quality Records, it topped the US Billboard Hot 100 on March 23, 1991, and entered the top 10 in Belgium, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands (where it reached number one), and Sweden. It was the first single to top the Hot 100 on an independent record label since Lionel Richie's "Truly" in 1982. The accompanying music video was directed by Alan Calzatti and was shot at Venice, Hollywood, Santa Monica, California.

Track listings

Charts

Weekly charts +Chart (1991)Peakposition Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 11Japan (Oricon) 73UK Airplay (Music Week) 58US Billboard Hot 100 1US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) 4US Cash Box Top 100 1

Year-end charts +Chart (1991)PositionBelgium (Ultratop) 19Canada Top Singles (RPM) 66Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM) 45Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 78Germany (Media Control) 40Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 10Netherlands (Single Top 100) 13Sweden (Topplistan) 36US Billboard Hot 100 5US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) 42US Cash Box Top 100 4

Certifications

Release history +RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesOctober 24, 1990United KingdomFebruary 18, 1991PumpAustraliaMarch 18, 1991CassettePossumJapanApril 12, 1991Mini-CDDJ:AustraliaMay 6, 1991CDPossum

See also List of Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles of 1991 Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1991

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