Hold Your Head Up
Argent
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And if it's bad Don't let it get you down, you can take it And if it hurts Don't let them see you cry, you can make it Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head high Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head high And if they stare Just let them burn their eyes on you moving And if they shout Don't let it change a thing that you're doing Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head high Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head high Hold your head up Hold your head up Hold your head up Hold your head up Hold your head up Hold your head up Hold your head up Hold your head up Hold your head up Hold your head up Hold your head up Hold your head up Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up,oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head high Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head high And if they stare Just let them burn their eyes on you moving And if they shout Don't let it change a thing that you're doing Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh Hold your head up, oh
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Written by: C. White, R. Argent
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Hold Your Head Up" is classified as progressive or symphonic rock, using complex, artistic soundscapes to captivate listeners.
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Release DateThe track was initially released on July 1972, marking it as an integral part of the music revolution that the 70s was known for.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #5 in the UK Singles Chart, making it Argent's highest charting single.
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Album"Hold Your Head Up" was a part of Argent's fourth album entitled "All Together Now," which was produced by Chris White.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by the founding members of Argent, Rod Argent, and Chris White.
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Genre InfluenceThe track has been noted as a transition point leading from psychedelic rock of the 60s to the more symphonic and progressive rock of the 70s.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists later including Fish, Uriah Heep and Phish, signifying its enduring appeal.
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Pop Culture"Hold Your Head Up" appeared in the 2013 movie "Argo" and it was featured in the 1979 drama "Breaking Away", further embedding it into pop culture.
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Song MessageThe song portrays a message of resilience and positivity in the face of adversity, urging listeners to 'hold their heads up' amidst hardships.
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Playing TimeThe original track is more than six minutes long, but a version that was cut down to three minutes fifteen seconds was the one played on most radio stations.
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LegacyDespite Argent disbanding in 1976, the song remains their most recognized track often referred to as their signature song.
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