Holding On
Steve Winwood
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Used to live in the danger zone Any day it could get too rough Now I'm glad I kept holding on Now I'm glad I had soul enough You turned night into day And showed me how my soul could sing You took my hurt away And showed me love conquers anything When two hearts both feel the same There's a way to beat the game Holding on now I'm standing in the light Holding on and this time I"ll get it right Holding on every day and every night Holding on Fall asleep in your lover's arms And it's just like it ought to be Just be thankful she keeps you warm In a world where there's nothing free Give her love every day And pay attention when she dreams And she'll be good to you Cause sometimes love is just what it seems When two hearts both feel the same There's a way to beat the game Holding on now I'm standing in the light Holding on and this time I'll get it right Holding on every day and every night Holding on See the mountain water keep flowing down Into streams Now it holds on forever We'll be holding on forever People should searching all night long For a reason to help them live And I do hope they hear the song Get through take and you get to give It can be in a smile It can be there in a touch It warms the world a while When it's love it can't be too much
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Written by: WILLIAM SCOTT BRUFORD, RICK WAKEMAN, JONATHAN ELIAS, JON ANDERSON, STEVE JAMES HOWE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Record Production"Holding On" is a song by Steve Winwood that is part of his fifth solo studio album, "Roll With It," which was released in 1988. The song was co-produced by Russ Titelman and Tom Lord-Alge.
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SongwritingIt was written jointly by Winwood and Will Jennings. Jennings is a songwriter from Texas who has also worked with several other high-profile artists, including Whitney Houston and Eric Clapton.
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Chart Performance"Holding On" reached #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, and it also peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Style and GenreThe song is primarily a rock track, but it incorporates elements from other genres, including pop, soul, and rhythm and blues. Steve Winwood has been known throughout his career for blending different musical styles.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics speak about holding on and staying strong in the face of adversity, a common theme in many of Steve Winwood's songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Holding On" was directed by Peter Kagan and Paula Greif. It's notably remembered for its distinctive black-and-white cinematography.
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Artist BackgroundBefore making a name for himself as a solo artist, Steve Winwood was part of several successful bands, including The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, and Blind Faith. This allowed him to bring his considerable musical breadth and depth to his solo work like "Holding On."
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Awards and NominationsAlthough "Holding On" itself wasn’t recognized with any awards, the album from which it came, "Roll with It," received two Grammy nominations in 1989: Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male for Winwood and Album of the Year.
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Live Performances"Holding On" has often been included in Steve Winwood's live performances and the live version is often extended into a vibrant display of Winwood's impressive instrumental skills.
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ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics for its catchy melody, passionate vocals, and the seamless blend of musical styles, all of which have become characterizing features of Steve Winwood’s compositions.
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