It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin'  It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin' is an album by Johnny Tillotson. It was released to capitalize on the success of Tillotson's hit of the same name. Billy Joe Royal went to #17 on the Country Singles chart in 1988 with his version of "It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin'". The album was arranged by Archie Bleyer and had vocal accompaniment by The Anita Kerr Singers and The Jordanaires. Charlie McCoy plays the harmonica on four tracks. Album - Billboard (North America) Singles - Billboard (North America)