Hold On (Yes song) explained

Hold On
Type:song
Artist:Yes
Album:90125
Released:7 November 1983
Recorded:1983
Genre:Rock
Length:5:16
Label:Atco
Hold On
Cover:Hold On Yes cover.jpg
Type:promotional single
Artist:Yes
Released:November 1985
Recorded:1984
Venue:Northlands Coliseum (Edmonton, Canada)
Length:5:10
Label:Atco
Producer:Yes

"Hold On" is a song by the progressive rock band Yes, from their 1983 album, 90125. It reached number 43 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart in 1984.[1] Later, the live version from reached number 27 in 1985. [2]

History

The core of "Hold On" was written by Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin, prior to his joining the band, as two separate songs: "Hold On" and "Moving In".[3] Once Rabin joined the band, the two songs were combined, with band members Chris Squire and Jon Anderson contributing additional music and lyrics. All three are credited as writers.[4]

Unlike the other songs on 90125, which are credited as "Produced by Trevor Horn" exclusively, Yes shares a production credit with Horn for "Hold On".

"Hold On" has also appeared on several of Yes' later compilations, including the Yesyears and box sets.

Alternative versions

Yes' 1985 follow-up album, , features a live version of "Hold On".[5] A live version is also included on 2005's The Word Is Live, and a live performance of "Hold On" is included on the 1991 Greatest Video Hits DVD.

Demos of Rabin's early versions of "Hold On" and "Moving In" were released in 2003 on Rabin's solo album 90124.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charts.
  2. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p5891|pure_url=yes}} Yes: Billboard singles chart information ]. . September 8, 2010 .
  3. 90124 . 90124 (Trevor Rabin album) . . 2003 .
  4. 90125 . 90125 . . 1983 .
  5. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r131900|pure_url=yes}} Yes: 9012Live: The Solos ]. . September 8, 2010 .
  6. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r626045|pure_url=yes}} 90124: Trevor Rabin ]. . September 8, 2010 .