Hold Back the River (Wet Wet Wet song) explained

Hold Back the River
Cover:	Wet-Wet-Wet-Hold-Back-The-Riv-233899.png
Type:	single
Artist:	Wet Wet Wet
Album:	Holding Back the River
Released:	^[1]
Length:	4:50
Label:	The Precious Organisation Phonogram
Producer:	Wet Wet Wet
Prev Title:	Broke Away
Prev Year:	1989
Next Title:	Stay with Me Heartache (Can't Stand the Night)
Next Year:	1990

"Hold Back the River" is a song by Scottish band Wet Wet Wet. It was released on 26 February 1990 as the third single from their third studio album, Holding Back the River (1989). The song peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart and number 16 on the Irish Singles Chart.

Track listings

• CD and 12-inch

1. "Hold Back the River" ― 4:48
2. "Keys to Your Heart" (Original Demo) ― 4:15
3. "With a Little Help from My Friends" (Live, Wembley Arena, 14th December 1989) ― 5:11

• 7-inch and cassette

1. "Hold Back the River" ― 4:48
2. "Keys to Your Heart" (Original Demo) ― 4:15

• Limited-edition 12-inch

1. "Hold Back the River" ― 4:48
2. "Keys to Your Heart" (Original Demo) ― 4:15
3. "Party City" ― 5:05
4. "I Can Give You Everything" (Live, Wembley Arena, 14th December 1989) ― 5:25

Notes and References

1. Smith. Robin. 24 February 1990. This Week: The Next Seven Days in View. Record Mirror. 28.
2. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 7. 12. IV. 24 March 1990.