We're Gonna Hold On

George Jones, Tammy Wynette

About We're Gonna Hold On

"We're Gonna Hold On" is a 1973 duet single by George Jones and Tammy Wynette. The duo, who were a married couple at the time, had their first of three number-one songs on the U. S. country chart. "We're Gonna Hold On" was the most successful of these releases spending fourteen weeks on the chart. George Jones co-wrote the song with Earl Montgomery.


Year:
2004
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We're gonna hold on
We're gonna hold on
We're gonna hold on to each other

Life can be rough
Sometimes it's kind
A real good life is hard to find

But the best love is the one we've known
And the faith we have between us makes it grow

Some love lives
And some love don't
We've got the kind of love we want

It brings us happiness all through the day
And nothin' can ever make it go away

We're gonna hold on
We're gonna hold on
We're gonna hold on to each other

Time will tell
If you're right or wrong
We know we're right by holdin' on

And the future is set for you and me
Filled with love, the way we both want it to be 

We're gonna hold on
We're gonna hold on
We're gonna hold on to each other

We're gonna hold on
We're gonna hold on (we're gonna hold on)
We're gonna hold on

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George Jones

George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931) is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette. more »

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Written by: GEORGE JONES, EARL MONTGOMERY

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15 facts about this song

Country Artists
"We're Gonna Hold On" is a duet by country music legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette. They were both prominent figures in the country music industry in the 20th century.
Chart Topping
The song reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1973, indicating its immense popularity among listeners.
Album Title
The song is also the title track of Jones and Wynette's duet album, which was released in 1973.
Personal Connection
The song's lyrics share a theme of defiant love in the face of adversity, which mirrored George Jones and Tammy Wynette's tumultuous romance and marriage.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by George Jones and Earl Montgomery.
Grammy Nominated
"We're Gonna Hold On" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group in 1974.
Cover Versions
This song has been covered by several artists including Tanya Tucker and George Ducas, indicating its enduring appeal.
Musical Influence
The song had a significant impact on country music culture in the 70s, broadly influencing other contemporary songwriters and performers in the country music scene.
Recording Label
The track was released under the Epic label, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment.
Music Critics
Critics lauded "We're Gonna Hold On" as one of the best duets in country music history, explaining its enduring popularity.
Relationship Significance
Jones and Wynette recorded "We're Gonna Hold On" at a time when their marriage was in trouble, furthering the emotional impact of the song.
Unusual Sound
The arrangement of "We're Gonna Hold On" was unusual for its time, incorporating a mix of string instruments and a backup chorus.
Album Sales
The "We're Gonna Hold On" album peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. Although it didn't top the charts, the album has become a classic in the country music genre.
Song Duration
The track "We're Gonna Hold On" runs for 2:51 minutes, typical for the traditional verse-chorus structure of country songs in the '70s.
Divorce Impact
Despite their divorce in 1975, Jones and Wynette continued to perform this song together, demonstrating their professional respect for each other and the song's significance.

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