Hold On, I'm Comin'

Sam & Dave

About Hold On, I'm Comin'

"Hold On, I'm Comin'" (officially registered as "Hold On, I'm Coming", and shown on the original single release as "Hold On! I'm Comin'" and "Hold On! I'm a Comin'") is a 1966 single recorded by soul duo Sam & Dave, issued on the Atlantic-distributed Stax label in 1966. The song was written by the songwriting team of Isaac Hayes and David Porter, who came up with the title of the song spontaneously when Hayes was trying to get Porter to hurry out of the Stax Studios restroom and get back to songwriting. The original title was "Hold On, I'm Comin'", but some radio stations objected to its "suggestive nature", and labels on most copies of the single gave the title as "Hold On! I'm A Comin'". Released as Stax 189 in the spring of 1966, the single peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B singles chart and at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Following the instrumental introduction, Sam sings the first verse and is joined by Dave for the chorus. Dave sings the second verse and is joined by Sam for the chorus. In the bridge section, Dave sings the first part and Sam sings the second part, which is followed by a brief instrumental passage. Sam sings the third verse and is joined by Dave for the chorus. The introduction is repeated in the chorus, with both Sam and Dave singing until the song fades out. 


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Don't you ever be sad
Lean on me, when times are bad
When the day comes and you're down
In a river of trouble and about to drown

Just hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'

I'm on my way, your lover
If you get cold, yeah, I will be your cover
Don't have to worry, 'cause I'm here
No need to suffer, baby, 'cause I'm here

Just hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin' (look here)

Reach out to me for satisfaction, yeah (look here, babe, that's all you got to do)
Call my name, yeah, for reaction
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Now, don't you ever be sad
Lean on me, when the times are bad
When the day comes and you're down, baby
In a river of trouble and about to drown

Just hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'

Just hold on (don't you worry)
I'm comin' (here we come)

Hold on (we're about to save you)
I'm comin' (yeah)

Just hold on (don't you worry)
I'm comin' (here I come)

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Sam & Dave

Sam & Dave were an American soul and rhythm and blues (R&B) duo who performed together from 1961 through 1981. The tenor (higher) voice was Samuel David Moore (born Samuel David Hicks on October 12, 1935), and the baritone/tenor (lower) voice was Dave Prater (May 9, 1937 – April 9, 1988). more »

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Written by: David Porter, Isaac Hayes

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10 facts about this song

Song Release Details
"Hold On, I'm Comin'" was released on March 1966 by the soul duo Sam & Dave. The song was initially released by Stax Records.
Chart Performance
On top of its immense popularity, the song reached number one on the R&B singles chart and peaked at number 21 on the Pop singles chart in the U.S.
Grammy Awards
The song not only had a huge commercial impact, but it also managed to secure nominations and win awards. The song won a R&B Grammy Award in 1967.
Songwriters
Isaac Hayes and David Porter were the musical brains behind "Hold On, I'm Comin'". Isaac Hayes is also well-known for his own musical career and as the voice of Chef on South Park.
Inspiration Behind the Song
One interesting source of inspiration originates from an incident during the recording session at Stax Studios. Porter was in the bathroom when he shouted out to Hayes, "Hold on, man. I’m coming,” which became the title of the song.
Album Success
The song also features on Sam & Dave's debut studio album, which is also titled “Hold On, I’m Comin’”. This album too was an immense success and is considered a classic.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists over the years have covered "Hold On, I'm Comin". These include notable performers like Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton, and Tom Jones.
Song Influence
Apart from covers, the song has been extensively sampled in popular music. It’s been featured in films, commercials, and even video games which indicates its enduring appeal and influence.
Controversy
Despite the song's success, there was some initial controversy over the title. Some radio stations objected to the suggestive nature of the song's title but were placated when it was explained that the title was related to Porter's expression when he was stuck in the bathroom.
Legacy
In 1999, "Hold On, I'm Comin'" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Not just this, Rolling Stone magazine also placed the song on its list of "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". This demonstrates the song's lasting impact on the music industry.

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