Learning as You Go (song)

"Learning as You Go" is a song written by Larry Boone and Billy Lawson, and recorded by American country music artist Rick Trevino. It was released in June 1996 as the first single and title track from the album Learning as You Go. The single reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.^[1]

"Learning as You Go"
Single by Rick Trevino
from the album Learning as You Go
B-side	"I'm Here for You"
Released	June 3, 1996
Genre	Country
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Larry Boone Billy Lawson
Producer(s)	Steve Buckingham Doug Johnson
Rick Trevino singles chronology
"Save This One for Me" (1995) "Learning as You Go" (1996) "Running Out of Reasons to Run" (1996)

Content

The song offers a unique twist on the phrase, "learning as you go" as the narrator states that he is learning about relationships now that his significant other has left him.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably saying that Trevino has finally recorded a song that he can "sink his teeth into." She says that the song should be a strong contender for airplay in the summer.^[2]

Music video

The music video was directed by Jon Small and premiered in May 1996.

Chart performance

"Learning as You Go" debuted at number 63 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 1, 1996.

Chart (1996)	Peak position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[3]	28
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4]	2

Year-end charts

Chart (1996)	Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[5]	32