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"When We Tried" is a song written by Jerry Chesnut that was originally recorded by American country artist Jan Howard. Released as a single by Decca Records, it made the top 40 on the US country chart in 1969. It was given a positive review by Cash Box magazines and appeared on her eponymous 1969 studio album.
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- ↑ Oermann, Robert K.; Bufwack, Mary A. (2003). Finding Her Voice: Women in Country Music: 1800–2000 . Nashville, TN: The Country Music Press & Vanderbilt University Press. p. 228. ISBN 0-8265-1432-4.
- 1 2 3 Howard, Jan (June 1967). ""Roll Over and Play Dead"/"You and Me and Tears and Roses" (7" vinyl single)". Decca Records . 32154.
- ↑ Howard, Jan (2005). "Through the Years with Jan Howard (CD Box Set Information)". Self-released. Collector's Edition-0317.
- ↑ "Country Reviews: The Cash Box Bullseye" (PDF). Cash Box . June 24, 1967. p. 58. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Joel Whitburn Presents Across the Charts, the 1960s. Record Research. p. 184. ISBN 978-0898201758.
- ↑ Howard, Jan (October 1967). " This Is Jan Howard Country (Liner Notes)". Decca Records . DL-4931 (LP Mono); DL-74931 (DL Stereo).
- ↑ "Jan Howard Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2024.