It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin' (song)

"It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'" is a song written and recorded by Johnny Tillotson, which was a major hit for him in 1962. It has been recorded by many other artists.[1]

"It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'"
Single by Johnny Tillotson
from the album It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin'
B-side"She Gave Sweet Love To Me"
ReleasedMay 1962
GenreCountry
Length2:45
LabelCadence 1418
Songwriter(s)Johnny Tillotson
Johnny Tillotson singles chronology
"Dreamy Eyes"
(1961)		 "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'"
(1962)		 "Send Me the Pillow You Dream On"
(1962)

Notable cover versions

Chart performance

Johnny Tillotson
Chart (1962) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 3
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] 4
U.S. Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles 6
UK Singles Charts 31

Margaret Whiting
Chart (1968) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] 15
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[12] 28

Billy Joe Royal
Chart (1988) Peak
position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[13] 17
Canadian RPM Country Tracks[14] 15
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References
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  9. "Johnny Tillotson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  10. "Johnny Tillotson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  11. "Margaret Whiting Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  12. "Margaret Whiting Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
  13. "Billy Joe Royal Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  14. "RPM 100 Country Singles" (PDF). RPM. November 12, 1988.
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