Holding On

Steve Winwood

About Holding On

"Holding On" is a 1988 single by Steve Winwood from the album Roll with It. The song was written by Winwood along with Will Jennings. "Holding On" was the last of four number ones for Winwood on the Adult Contemporary chart. The single went to number one for two weeks and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.


Year:
1988
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Used to live in the danger zone
Any day it could get too rough
Now I'm glad I kept holding on
Now I'm glad I had soul enough

You turned night into day
And showed me how my soul could sing
You took my hurt away
And showed me love conquers anything

When two hearts both feel the same
There's a way to beat the game

Holding on now I'm standing in the light
Holding on and this time I"ll get it right
Holding on every day and every night
Holding on

Fall asleep in your lover's arms
And it's just like it ought to be
Just be thankful she keeps you warm
In a world where there's nothing free

Give her love every day
And pay attention when she dreams
And she'll be good to you
Cause sometimes love is just what it seems

When two hearts both feel the same
There's a way to beat the game

Holding on now I'm standing in the light
Holding on and this time I'll get it right
Holding on every day and every night
Holding on

See the mountain water keep flowing down
Into streams
Now it holds on forever
We'll be holding on forever

People should searching all night long
For a reason to help them live
And I do hope they hear the song
Get through take and you get to give

It can be in a smile
It can be there in a touch
It warms the world a while
When it's love it can't be too much

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Steve Winwood

Stephen Lawrence "Steve" Winwood (born 12 May 1948) is an award winning English songwriter and musician whose genres include blue-eyed soul, R&B, rock, blues-rock, pop-rock, and jazz. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays the electric organ, synthesizers, bass, drums, guitar, mandolin, violin and other strings. A star performer for nearly 50 years, he has also done notable work as a producer. more »

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Written by: WILLIAM SCOTT BRUFORD, RICK WAKEMAN, JONATHAN ELIAS, JON ANDERSON, STEVE JAMES HOWE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Record Production
"Holding On" is a song by Steve Winwood that is part of his fifth solo studio album, "Roll With It," which was released in 1988. The song was co-produced by Russ Titelman and Tom Lord-Alge.
Songwriting
It was written jointly by Winwood and Will Jennings. Jennings is a songwriter from Texas who has also worked with several other high-profile artists, including Whitney Houston and Eric Clapton.
Chart Performance
"Holding On" reached #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, and it also peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Style and Genre
The song is primarily a rock track, but it incorporates elements from other genres, including pop, soul, and rhythm and blues. Steve Winwood has been known throughout his career for blending different musical styles.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics speak about holding on and staying strong in the face of adversity, a common theme in many of Steve Winwood's songs.
Music Video
The music video for "Holding On" was directed by Peter Kagan and Paula Greif. It's notably remembered for its distinctive black-and-white cinematography.
Artist Background
Before making a name for himself as a solo artist, Steve Winwood was part of several successful bands, including The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, and Blind Faith. This allowed him to bring his considerable musical breadth and depth to his solo work like "Holding On."
Awards and Nominations
Although "Holding On" itself wasn’t recognized with any awards, the album from which it came, "Roll with It," received two Grammy nominations in 1989: Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male for Winwood and Album of the Year.
Live Performances
"Holding On" has often been included in Steve Winwood's live performances and the live version is often extended into a vibrant display of Winwood's impressive instrumental skills.
Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics for its catchy melody, passionate vocals, and the seamless blend of musical styles, all of which have become characterizing features of Steve Winwood’s compositions.

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