The Hilltoppers

The Hilltoppers started out as a vocal trio consisting of Jimmy Sacca, Seymour Spiegelman, and Don McGuire, who were all students together at the Western Kentucky University in the town of Bowling Green. Sacca was acquainted with a pianist by the name of Billy Vaughn, who although considerably older than the trio of friends, fit their vocal style well and was drafted into the group as a full-time member. He brought with him a song he had written called "Tryin," which the foursome recorded and sent the tape to a local radio DJ, who in turn drew it to the attention of Randy Wood...