Jesse Hold On
B*Witched
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Sitting on a crowded train I feel good, I feel good, I feel good, oh yeah Wishing all the time away Till that day, that day I give you my hand Now come rescue me For better or worse I do Oh Jesse hold on (yeah, yeah, yeah e.oh! x4) Just hold on, and on, and on, and on Oh Jesse be strong Just hold on, and on, and on, and on. Every little thing I do Its for you, I'll be true, Yes I do oh yeah Never mind the stormy weather We'll blow the clouds away I give you my hand Now come rescue me For better or worse I do Oh Jesse hold on (yeah, yeah, yeah e.oh! x4) Just hold on, and on, and on, and on Oh Jesse be strong Just hold on, and on, and on, and on. (Oh Jesse) Oh Jesse Hold On I feel good, I feel good, I feel good Oh Jesse be strong It's for you, I'll Be true, Yes I do Stop waiting, All the waiting has gone Stop waiting, All the waiting has gone And on, and on, and on, It's gone and on, and on, and on Yes its gone and on, and on, and on (Oh Jesse) Yes its gone and on, and on, and on yes its gone Oh Jesse hold on (yeah, yeah, yeah e.oh! x4) Just hold on, and on, and on, and on Oh Jesse be strong Just hold on, and on, and on, and on. (You gotta Hold On) Oh Jesse hold on (yeah, yeah, yeah e.oh! x4) Just hold on, and on, and on, and on Oh Jesse be strong Just hold on, and on, and on, and on. Just Hold On
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Written by: Sinead O'carrol, Lindsay Armou, Keavy Lynch, Edele Lynch, Ray Hedges, Martin Brannigan, Robert Hodgens
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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27 facts about this song
BAND'S ORIGIN"Jesse Hold On" is a song by the Irish girl group B*Witched. This girl band was part of the late 90s wave of pop groups.
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SONG INFOIt is the lead single from their second studio album entitled "Awake and Breathe".
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RELEASE DATEThe song was released in the UK on 4 October 1999.
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CHART PERFORMANCEThe song reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, marking the end of the band's run of four consecutive No. 1 hits on the UK chart.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe music video for "Jesse Hold On" was reportedly shot in Monument Valley, Arizona.
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OTHER COUNTRY CHARTS"Jesse Hold On" reached the top 20 in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Sweden.
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SONGWRITINGLike many of their songs, the members of B*Witched were actively involved in writing "Jesse Hold On".
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GENREThe song is a pop track with elements of country dance music.
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B*WITCHED'S REUNIONIn 2012, B*Witched reunited for the ITV2 series "The Big Reunion," where they performed "Jesse Hold On" among many other hits.
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INTERPRETATIONSome interpret the song's lyrics as a message of endurance and hope in difficult situations.
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EP RELEASEIn addition to releasing "Jesse Hold On" as a single, B*Witched also included the song on their EP "Across America 2000."
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OTHER VERSIONSThe song has several versions, such as the Karaoke version, which was released in the year 2000.
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RECORDING COMPANYThe song was produced and distributed by Sony Music Entertainment UK.
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PLATINUM STATUSTheir debut self-titled album which contained their hit songs, including "Jesse Hold On", was certified Platinum by BPI.
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MUSIC STYLE COMPARISONThe song's sound has been compared to the music of country artist Shania Twain.
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Release Dates"Jesse Hold On" was released on 4th October 1999. This marked the third single released by B*Witched in the year 1999.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not reaching number one, the song still charted very respectably. It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and managed to enter the top 20 in Ireland, New Zealand, and Sweden.
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GenreThe song belongs to the genres of Pop and Teen Pop, which B*Witched is well-known for.
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Album"Jesse Hold On" was a part of B*Witched's second studio album, called "Awake and Breathe."
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SongwritersThe song was written by the members of B*Witched alongside Ray "Madman" Hedges and Martin Brannigan, making it a collaborative endeavour.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jesse Hold On" was set in the Old West, featuring the band members as cowgirls performing various stunts.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by American television westerns, which explains the cowboy theme of the music video.
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Lip Sync Controversy"Jesse Hold On" faced some controversy when it was alleged that the band lip-synced their performances, an issue prevalent among pop bands at the time.
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Critical ResponseThe song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the catchy tune and the band's vocal harmonies, while others criticized it for being too similar to their previous hits.
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Live PerformancesB*Witched performed "Jesse Hold On" live on several notable platforms such as Top of The Pops and SMTV Live.
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Commercial SuccessThe song went on to sell over 100,000 copies in the UK, demonstrating the commercial success of B*Witched during the late 1990s.
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Song Length"Jesse Hold On" runs for 3:22 minutes - an average length for pop singles at the time.
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