Hold Me Tight

Johnny Nash

About Hold Me Tight

"Hold Me Tight" is a song written and performed by Johnny Nash. It reached #1 on the Canadian chart, #5 on both the U. S. pop chart and the UK Singles Chart, #7 on the Cashbox chart, #20 on the adult contemporary chart, and #21 on the U. S. R&B chart in 1968. It was featured on his 1968 album Hold Me Tight, and the tune was also used in Score commercials. The song was arranged by Arthur Jenkins and produced by Jenkins and Nash. The song ranked #37 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1968. The single's B-side, "Cupid", reached #6 on the UK Singles Chart, #38 on the adult contemporary chart, and #39 on the U. S. pop chart in 1969. 


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I don't want to hear it,
No more fussin' and fightin' baby,
Hold me tight.
Let's let bygones be bygones,
Let's think about tomorrow girl,
Our future's bright.
Well, I know I was wrong,
But, I was just a fool,
Too blind to see
You were the only girl for me.
Ah but now I see the light,
And everything's gonna be all right,
Baby, hold me tight.
Well, I know I was wrong,
But, I was just a fool,
Too blind to see
You were the only girl for me.
Ah but now I see the light,
And everything's gonna be all right,
Baby, hold me tight.

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Johnny Nash

John Lester "Johnny" Nash, Jr. (born August 19, 1940) is an American pop singer-songwriter, best known in the US for his 1972 comeback hit, "I Can See Clearly Now". He was also the first non-Jamaican to record reggae music in Kingston, Jamaica.[citation needed] more »

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Hold Me Tight" is a song written and performed by Johnny Nash, an American reggae and pop music singer-songwriter.
Music Genre
The song best represents the Rocksteady genre and is also an early reggae classic.
Release Date
"Hold Me Tight" was originally released in the year 1968.
Billboard Ranking
The song experienced great success and reached the number five position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Cover versions
It was later covered by numerous artists, including B.B. Seaton, international pop star P.J. Proby, and Jamaican musician Ken Lazarus.
Album Appearance
"Hold Me Tight" is one of the main tracks on Johnny Nash's album also entitled "Hold Me Tight".
Popularization of Reggae Sound
Along with Nash's other hits, "Hold Me Tight" played a significant role in introducing the mainstream world to the reggae sound.
Song Longevity
The song has retained its popularity over decades as it is featured in various modern compilation albums and has been used in television series and advertisements.
Significant Media Features
"Hold Me Tight" was featured in the soundtrack for the film, "Take a Girl like You," and in an episode of the 1960s UK police drama Dixon of Dock Green.
Sales
The song went on to sell over one million copies, earning a gold disc.
Influence
Its success influenced many upcoming reggae artists and significantly contributed to the evolution of reggae music.
Song Reviews
Many critics and music aficionados praised the song for its catchy tune and the unique blending of pop and reggae elements.

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