Can't Hold Back (song) explained

Can't Hold Back
Cover:	Can't Hold Back Kaz James.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Kaz James featuring Macy Gray
Album:	If They Knew
Released:	24 January 2009
Genre:	Electropop
Length:	2:31
Label:	Sony BMG
Chronology:	Kaz James
Prev Title:	We Hold On
Prev Year:	2008

"Can't Hold Back" is the third single released by Australian singer Kaz James, taken from his 2008 debut solo album, If They Knew. It is the singer's first solo top 50 single in Australia. Macy Gray is a featured vocalist on the song.

Music video

A music video was shot and released. James uploaded the video onto his official YouTube channel on 11 January 2009,^[1] and it was made available for download on the Australian iTunes Store. It features both Kaz and Macy walking through corridors and standing within elevators. There are other rooms with different coloured backdrops in which both Kaz and Macy stand in front.

Airplay

"Can't Hold Back" first began to receive promotion and airplay in late 2008 on the Nova Network. After its official release, it gained airplay on Today Network stations.

Track listing

Australian CD single^[2]

1. "Can't Hold Back" – 2:31
2. "Can't Hold Back" (instrumental mix) – 2:31

iTunes bonus track^[3]

3. "We Hold On" (Beaucoup Disco Remix) – 5:39

Charts

Chart (2009)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[4]	42
Australian Physical Singles (ARIA)^[5]	36
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)^[6]	8
Australian Dance Singles (ARIA)^[7]	5
Australian Club Singles (ARIA)^[8]	3
Australian Airplay (AUM)^[9]	93

Notes and References

1. Web site: Broadcast Yourself . YouTube . 22 June 2010.
2. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20091002050915/http://www.sonymusic.com.au/cd/releaseDetails.do?catalogueNo=88697462972. CD Releases - Kaz James - Can't Hold Back ft Macy Gray. dead. Sony Music Australia. 24 January 2009. 2 October 2009. 18 September 2021.
3. Web site: iTunes Store - Kaz James - Can't Hold Back - EP . Itunes.apple.com . 22 June 2010.
4. Web site: Top 50 Singles Chart - Australian Record Industry Association . Ariacharts.com.au . 22 June 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110518161219/http://ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_singles.asp?chart=1U50 . 18 May 2011.
5. Web site: Top 50 Physical Singles Chart - Australian Record Industry Association . Ariacharts.com.au . 22 June 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110723001625/http://ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_physical_singles.asp?chart=1S50 . 23 July 2011.
6. Web site: Top 20 Australian Singles & Albums Chart - Australian Record Industry Association . https://web.archive.org/web/20080421155056/http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_australian.asp?chart=1U20AUS&chart2=1A20AUS . dead . 21 April 2008 . Ariacharts.com.au . 22 June 2010.
7. Web site: Top 20 Dance Chart - Australian Record Industry Association . Ariacharts.com.au . 22 June 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081102013554/http://ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_dance.asp?chart=1D20 . 2 November 2008.
8. Web site: Top 50 Club Chart - Australian Record Industry Association . Ariacharts.com.au . 22 June 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090306071131/http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_club.asp?chart=1L50 . 6 March 2009.
9. Web site: Australian Music Report Weekly Hot 100 . Aumreport.com . 22 June 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110306120212/http://www.aumreport.com/amr100.html . 6 March 2011.