90s One-Hit Wonder, 57, Is Nearly Unrecognizable at Music Event: ‘He Still Sounds Good’ originally appeared on Parade.
Sometimes a song brings out forgotten memories, pulling you straight back to younger days. While plenty of old favorites still play on the radio or echo through the aisles at the supermarket, others quietly fade until those opening chords transport us back in time.
Timmy T’s “One More Try” is that kind of song. Whether it has you thinking about swaying along at a local dive bar or shuffling awkwardly at a high school gym dance, the second it plays, you’re singing every word before you even realize it.
Take a listen to this recent clip that will have you humming along:
Wow! He still sounds incredible. Timmy Torres, better known as Timmy T, rose to fame in the early ‘90s with his heartfelt ballad “One More Try,” which, according to The Washington Post, he wrote after a painful breakup. The track resonated with listeners, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991 and earning both gold and platinum certification.
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A Look at Timmy T’s Journey
Following the success of his debut, he released more albums and singles, but nothing matched the magic of that breakout hit. These days, he still performs at concerts like this recent freestyle festival (@freestyle_festival) in Los Angeles, and it’s clear the crowd still loves him.
Offstage, Timmy T (@therealtimmyt) is known for a softer side. Fans on social media call him the “squirrel whisperer” thanks to a series of charming videos showing him feeding nuts to bushy-tailed visitors.
He may not be topping the charts anymore, but for many of us, Timmy T’s voice is still right up there, alongside the memories we didn’t know we missed.
90s One-Hit Wonder, 57, Is Nearly Unrecognizable at Music Event: ‘He Still Sounds Good’ first appeared on Parade on Jul 29, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
