Got a Hold on Me
Christine McVie
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You're liftin' me up Never let me down And I smile Whenever you're around Ooh and I've got a feeling It'll work out right Can't stop thinking about you Every day and night Oh I got a love (I got somebody) This love (got a hold on me) Yeah I got a love (I got somebody) This love (got a hold on me) Well, I've been in love And I've lost I can count the tears But I can't count the cost Oh, I've been down I've been used Now I know, I know, I know That I just can't lose Oh I got a love (I got somebody) This love (got a hold on me) Yeah I got a love (I got somebody) This love (got a hold on me)
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Written by: CHRISTINE MCVIE, TODD CHARLES SHARP
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13 facts about this song
Artist Information"Got A Hold On Me" is a song performed by Christine McVie, a British singer, songwriter, and keyboardist who gained prominence as part of the legendary rock band Fleetwood Mac.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1984 and was part of McVie's self-titled solo album.
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Chart Performance"Got a Hold on Me" achieved considerable success and peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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InspirationsThe lyrics of the song are known to reflect McVie's romantic relationships at the time, a common theme in much of her songwriting.
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ContributionsThe song's distinctive rock and pop blend is predominantly due to McVie's soulful vocals and exemplary keyboard skills.
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Album's SuccessChristine McVie's self-titled album, which included "Got a Hold On Me," peaked at number 26 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, making it a significant achievement of her solo career.
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Music VideoThere is a music video for the song that features McVie performing in a room filled with mirrors.
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ReceptionThe song was well received by both fans and critics, marking an important point in McVie's successful transition from band musician to solo artist.
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GenreThe song is classified as rock, pop rock.
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Distinguished RecognitionAmong the tracks on Christine McVie's solo album, "Got A Hold On Me" is highly recognized and often considered a stand-out due to its chart success and catchy melody.
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Multi-Chart SuccessIn addition to its success on the Billboard Hot 100, "Got a Hold on Me" also reached number one on the Billboard Rock Track chart.
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Production InformationThe song was produced by Christine McVie herself along with famed recording engineer and producer, Russ Kunkel.
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CollaborationTodd Sharp, who was McVie's band guitarist at the time, co-wrote "Got A Hold On Me" with her.
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