The Tip of My Fingers
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"The Tip of My Fingers," also titled "The Tips of My Fingers," is the title of a song written and originally recorded by American country music
singer Bill Anderson. First included on his 1962 album Bill Anderson Sings Country Heart Songs, the song was a Top Ten country single for him in 1960.
released a version from his album Roy Clark Sings The Tip of My Fingers, titled "The Tips of My Fingers." It was his first chart single, reaching #10 on the country charts and #45 on the pop charts.
recorded the song in 1966 on his album Somebody Like Me. It was the first single from that album, reaching #3 on the country charts.
released a rendition of the song as well. Her version was included on Poor Sweet Baby (And Ten Other Bill Anderson Songs), an album comprising cover versions of Anderson's work.
, on his 1991 album I Am Ready
. It was his twenty-fourth Top Ten country hit, also peaking at #3. Wariner's rendition was also titled "The Tips of My Fingers."
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer Bill Anderson. First included on his 1962 album Bill Anderson Sings Country Heart Songs, the song was a Top Ten country single for him in 1960.
Chart performance
| Chart (1960) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot C&W Sides | 7 |
Roy Clark version
In 1963, Roy ClarkRoy Clark
Roy Linwood Clark is an American country music musician and performer. He is best known for hosting Hee Haw, a nationally televised country variety show, from 1969–1992. Clark has been an important and influential figure in country music, both as a performer and helping to popularize the genre...
released a version from his album Roy Clark Sings The Tip of My Fingers, titled "The Tips of My Fingers." It was his first chart single, reaching #10 on the country charts and #45 on the pop charts.
Chart performance
| Chart (1963) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 10 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 45 |
Eddy Arnold version
Eddy ArnoldEddy Arnold
Richard Edward Arnold , known professionally as Eddy Arnold, was an American country music singer who performed for six decades. He was a so-called Nashville sound innovator of the late 1950s, and scored 147 songs on the Billboard country music charts, second only to George Jones. He sold more...
recorded the song in 1966 on his album Somebody Like Me. It was the first single from that album, reaching #3 on the country charts.
Chart performance
| Chart (1966) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 43 |
| U.S. Billboard Easy Listening | 8 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles | 57 |
Jean Shepard version
In 1975, Jean ShepardJean Shepard
Ollie Imogene Shepard , better known as Jean Shepard, is an American honky tonk singer-songwriter who was a pioneer for women in country music. Shepard released a total of 73 singles to the Hot Country Songs chart, one of which reached the #1 spot...
released a rendition of the song as well. Her version was included on Poor Sweet Baby (And Ten Other Bill Anderson Songs), an album comprising cover versions of Anderson's work.
Chart performance
| Chart (1975) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 16 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 25 |
Steve Wariner version
The most recently-charted cover version was by Steve WarinerSteve Wariner
Steven Noel "Steve" Wariner is an American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist. He has released eighteen studio albums, including six on MCA Records, and three each on RCA Records, Arista Records and Capitol Records...
, on his 1991 album I Am Ready
I Am Ready
I Am Ready is American country music artist Steve Wariner's tenth full-length album. It was released in 1991 on Arista Records as his first for the label, following his departure from MCA Records...
. It was his twenty-fourth Top Ten country hit, also peaking at #3. Wariner's rendition was also titled "The Tips of My Fingers."
Chart performance
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 3 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 19 |