Hold On to Me

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"Hold On to Me" is a song by Australian blues and rock band The Black Sorrows. It was released as the first single from their fifth studio album Hold On to Me. It peaked at number 41 in October 1988.


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We were dead on arrival,
Safe home at last.
Not cannon fire dockside,
No flags half-mast.
We were sold out for silver
And a string of black pearls
On the loneliest island
At the edge of the world.

Like destiny's children,
Souls lost at sea.
No room on the lifeboat, you can hold on to me.
Hold on to me, hold on to me.

Now the voyage is over,
We're back on dry land.
In our eyes are the stories,
The rope and the brand.

Like destiny's children,

souls lost at sea.
No room on the lifeboat, you can hold on to me.
Hold on to me, hold on to me.
Hold on to me, hold on to me, hold on to me.

We were dead on arrival,
Safe home at last.
Not cannon fire dockside,
No flags half-mast.
We were sold out for silver,
And a string of black pearls.
On the loneliest island,
At the edge of the world.

Hold on to me, hold on to me.
Hold on to me, hold on to me, hold on to me.

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Black Sorrows

The Black Sorrows are an Australian blues rock band formed in 1983 by mainstay vocalist Joe Camilleri (ex-Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons), who also plays saxophone and guitar. Camilleri has used various line-ups to record 17 albums, with five reaching the top 20 on the ARIA Albums Charts: Hold on to Me (September 1988), Harley and Rose (August 1990), Better Times (September 1992), The Chosen Ones - Greatest Hits (November 1993) and Lucky Charm (November 1994). Their top 40 singles are "Chained to the Wheel" (February 1989), "Harley + Rose" (August 1990) and "Snake Skin Shoes" (July 1994). more »

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Written by: Joseph Camilleri, Nicholas Smith

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Hold on to Me" is a song from The Black Sorrows' fifth studio album. This album, also named "Hold on to Me," was released in September 1988.
Genre
This song falls primarily into the genre of rock, but the band is recognized for their incorporation of blues, soul, and R&B into their music.
Chart Performance
The album "Hold on to Me" had strong chart performance, peaking at No. 7 on the Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart in 1988.
Band Formation
The Black Sorrows were formed in 1983 by Joe Camilleri and other members, making "Hold On to Me" one of their early hits.
Members
At the time "Hold On to Me" was released, the prominent members of the band were Joe Camilleri, Jeff Burstin, and Tony Faehse.
Song Reception
The song 'Hold On to Me' along with the album received favorable reviews from critics and was embraced by audiences.
Certification
The "Hold on to Me" album received double platinum certification by ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association).
Live Performances
"Hold on to Me" remains one of the Black Sorrows' most popular songs and is often performed live at their concerts.
Vocals
Joe Camilleri, the main founder of the band, is the lead vocalist on the track "Hold on to Me".
Cover Art
The album's cover art, featuring the song "Hold On to Me", is a photograph of a woman standing in the ocean. The cover is iconic and straightforward, reflecting the band's approach to their music.

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