Hold Tight
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich
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Hold tight, count to three Gotta stay close by me And hold tight, sing and shout Just ride my round-about And hold tight, shut your eyes,girl You suit me for size Forget the other guys You'll never fall, each time you call Hold tight, hold tight, hold tight Hold tight, make me feel What you say is for real And hold tight, Carousel Girl you'll soon ring my bell And hold tight, we will fly swinging low, swinging high We're gonna make the sky You'll never fall, each time you call Hold tight, hold tight, hold tight Hold tight, count to three Gotta stay close by me And hold tight, sing and shout Just ride my round-about And hold tight, shut your eyes,girl You suit me for size Forget the other guys You'll never fall, each time you call Hold tight, hold tight, hold tight
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Written by: Ken Howard, Alan Blaikley
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, SURREY MUSIC CO.
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich" was a British pop/rock group of the 1960s. The band members included Dave Dee (David John Harman), Dozy (Trevor Ward-Davies), Beaky (John Dymond), Mick (Michael Wilson), and Tich (Ian Amey).
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Music StyleThe song "Hold Tight" is a perfect example of the band's flamboyant, playful rock music style that was apt for the swinging '60s.
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Release DateInitially released in January 1966, "Hold Tight" gained considerable popularity, peaking at No. 4 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Film FeatureThe song was featured in a 1960s horror/cult classic movie called "Death Proof", directed by Quentin Tarantino. This 2007 movie added a renewed popularity to the song.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley, who were renowned pop songwriters of that era and wrote several hits for the band.
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Chart PerformanceAside from having success in the UK, "Hold Tight" also performed well overseas. It peaked at number 1 in New Zealand.
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Record ProducersThe song was produced by Steve Rowland, an American actor and singer who worked extensively in British pop music in the 1960s.
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Melodic StructureHold Tight employs a simplistic yet catchy melody, something often seen in the music style of the 1960s. The song comes with an energetic chorus that sticks to the listener’s memory.
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Lyrical ContentThe song features positive lyrics that speak of holding on to good times and the hopeful anticipation of love.
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Album Appearance"Hold Tight" featured on "If Music Be the Food of Love... Prepare for Indigestion," the debut album of Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, released in 1966.
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