Holding Back the Years
Simply Red
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Holding back the years Thinking of the fear I've had so long When somebody hears Listen to the fear that's gone Strangled by the wishes of pater Hoping for the arms of mater Get to me the sooner or later Holding back the tears Chance for me to escape from all I know Holding back the tears 'Cause nothing here has grown I've wasted all my tears Wasted all those years Nothing had the chance to be good Nothing ever could, yeah I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on, so tight Well I've wasted all my tears Wasted all of those years And nothing had the chance to be good 'Cause nothing ever could I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on I'll keep holding on Holding Holding Holding Holding I said It's all I have today It's all I have to say
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Written by: Mick Hucknall, Neil Moss
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Release Information"Holding Back the Years" was first released in the UK in 1985 by British band, Simply Red. A year later, it came out in the USA and quickly rose to success.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1986, making it Simply Red's most successful single in the US.
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Song CompositionIt was co-written by lead singer Mick Hucknall and Neil Moss, who was a member of Simply Red during its early days.
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Album Information"Holding Back the Years" is the seventh track on the band’s debut studio album, "Picture Book."
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Meaning of SongThe song's lyrics were written by Hucknall and reflect on his troubled childhood, following the death of his father when he was only three and difficulties brought about by his mother's absence during his teen years.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Holding Back the Years" was directed by a famous British director, Andy Morahan. It features Hucknall under different roles, including a child wandering in the countryside and an older man traveling on a train.
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Cover VersionsAmerican jazz and pop singer, Etta James, covered this song for her 1993 album "Mystery Lady: Songs of Billie Holiday."
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Song's LegacyIn 2006 and 2007, "Holding Back the Years" was used in two episodes of the American television series "Cold Case."
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Awards and NominationsThe band received two Grammy nominations in 1987 for this song – Best Pop Performance by a duo or group and Song of the Year.
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Rerecorded VersionA new version of "Holding Back the Years" was also included on Simply Red's 2008 studio album, "25: The Greatest Hits." This rerecorded version was done to commemorate their 25th anniversary.
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Genre ClassificationThe song can be categorized under blue-eyed soul/pop, emphasizing Hucknall's soulful vocals.
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Vocal PerformanceHucknall's poignant and emotional delivery in this song is often noted as one of his best vocal performances.
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Sound EngineeringRenowned sound engineer, Barry Mraz, was credited for their sound recording, which played a significant role in the song's sonic appeal.
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Commercial SuccessBesides topping the charts in the U.S, the song also peaked at #2 in the UK Singles Chart and reached the top 20 in several other countries.
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