You Used to Hold Me (Ralphi Rosario song) explained

You Used to Hold Me
Cover:	You_Used_to_Hold_Me.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Ralphi Rosario featuring Xaviera Gold
Released:	1987
Genre:	House diva house^[1]
Length:	3:21
Label:	Hot Mix 5 Records
Producer:	Ralphi Rosario, Kenny Jason

"You Used to Hold Me" is a song by American DJ/producer Ralphi Rosario, featuring singer Xaviera Gold. Released as a single in 1987, the song was a hit and remains Rosario's most popular song.^[2]

In 1994, a set of remixes was released on Strictly Hype Recordings, entitled "You Used to Hold Me '94!".^[3]

Track listing

• US 12" single

A1. "You Used to Hold Me" (Kenny's Mix) - 6:28

A2. "You Used to Hold Me" (Accapella) - 1:16

A3. "You Used to Hold Me" (You Used To Beat Me Black and Blue) (Bonus Beats) - 3:22

B1. "You Used to Hold Me" (Mucho Michie House Mix) - 8:17

B2. "You Used to Hold Me" (Riviera Mix) - 4:58

Scott and Leon version

In 2000, "You Used to Hold Me" was covered by UK garage duo Scott and Leon featuring singer Sylvia Mason-James on vocals. This version was a top 20 hit, peaking at No. 19 on the UK Singles Chart^[5] and No. 5 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.^[6]

Charts

Chart (2000)	Peak chart position
		Number of weeks on chart
UK Singles (OCC)	19	4
UK Dance Singles (OCC)	5	8

Notes and References

1. Web site: Muggs. Joe. Let's Fackin' Ave It! 21 diva-house belters that still sound incredible. Fact. January 23, 2014. July 2, 2018.
2. Web site: Ralphi Rosario - Biography - AllMusic. John Bush. AllMusic.
3. Web site: Ralphi Rosario Presents Xaviera Gold - You Used To Hold Me '94!. Discogs.
4. The RM Club Chart. Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). February 26, 1994. 10. May 15, 2023.
5. Web site: SCOTT & LEON. Official Charts.
6. Web site: Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company. OfficialCharts.com.