Jesse Hold On

B*Witched

About Jesse Hold On

"Jesse Hold On" is a song by Irish girl group B*Witched. It was released on 4 October 1999 as the lead single from their second studio album Awake and Breathe (1999). The single reached number six on the Irish Singles Chart, and despite being the band's first single to miss the number-one spot on the UK Singles Chart, it was a commercial success, peaking at number four and receiving a Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry for shipments of over 200,000.


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2000
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Sitting on a crowded train
I feel good, I feel good, I feel good, oh yeah
Wishing all the time away
Till that day, that day

I give you my hand
Now come rescue me
For better or worse
I do

Oh Jesse hold on (yeah, yeah, yeah e.oh! x4)
Just hold on, and on, and on, and on
Oh Jesse be strong
Just hold on, and on, and on, and on.

Every little thing I do
Its for you, I'll be true, Yes I do oh yeah
Never mind the stormy weather
We'll blow the clouds away

I give you my hand
Now come rescue me
For better or worse
I do

Oh Jesse hold on (yeah, yeah, yeah e.oh! x4)
Just hold on, and on, and on, and on
Oh Jesse be strong
Just hold on, and on, and on, and on.

(Oh Jesse)
Oh Jesse Hold On
I feel good, I feel good, I feel good
Oh Jesse be strong
It's for you, I'll Be true, Yes I do

Stop waiting, All the waiting has gone
Stop waiting, All the waiting has gone
And on, and on, and on,
It's gone and on, and on, and on
Yes its gone and on, and on, and on
(Oh Jesse)
Yes its gone and on, and on, and on
yes its gone

Oh Jesse hold on (yeah, yeah, yeah e.oh! x4)
Just hold on, and on, and on, and on
Oh Jesse be strong
Just hold on, and on, and on, and on.

(You gotta Hold On)

Oh Jesse hold on (yeah, yeah, yeah e.oh! x4)
Just hold on, and on, and on, and on
Oh Jesse be strong
Just hold on, and on, and on, and on.

Just Hold On

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B*Witched

B*Witched are an Irish girl group that was active between 1998 and 2002. They enjoyed success in both Europe and North America between 1998 and 2000, releasing two albums and eight singles, all of which made the UK Top 20. The original lineup comprised twin sisters Edele and Keavy Lynch, Sinéad O'Carroll and Lindsay Armaou. B*Witched performed in the 2007 gig 'Battle of the Pop Bands' which brought old bands from the late 1990s and early 2000s. more »

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Written by: Sinead O'carrol, Lindsay Armou, Keavy Lynch, Edele Lynch, Ray Hedges, Martin Brannigan, Robert Hodgens

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27 facts about this song

BAND'S ORIGIN
"Jesse Hold On" is a song by the Irish girl group B*Witched. This girl band was part of the late 90s wave of pop groups.
SONG INFO
It is the lead single from their second studio album entitled "Awake and Breathe".
RELEASE DATE
The song was released in the UK on 4 October 1999.
CHART PERFORMANCE
The song reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, marking the end of the band's run of four consecutive No. 1 hits on the UK chart.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video for "Jesse Hold On" was reportedly shot in Monument Valley, Arizona.
OTHER COUNTRY CHARTS
"Jesse Hold On" reached the top 20 in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Sweden.
SONGWRITING
Like many of their songs, the members of B*Witched were actively involved in writing "Jesse Hold On".
GENRE
The song is a pop track with elements of country dance music.
B*WITCHED'S REUNION
In 2012, B*Witched reunited for the ITV2 series "The Big Reunion," where they performed "Jesse Hold On" among many other hits.
INTERPRETATION
Some interpret the song's lyrics as a message of endurance and hope in difficult situations.
EP RELEASE
In addition to releasing "Jesse Hold On" as a single, B*Witched also included the song on their EP "Across America 2000."
OTHER VERSIONS
The song has several versions, such as the Karaoke version, which was released in the year 2000.
RECORDING COMPANY
The song was produced and distributed by Sony Music Entertainment UK.
PLATINUM STATUS
Their debut self-titled album which contained their hit songs, including "Jesse Hold On", was certified Platinum by BPI.
MUSIC STYLE COMPARISON
The song's sound has been compared to the music of country artist Shania Twain.
Release Dates
"Jesse Hold On" was released on 4th October 1999. This marked the third single released by B*Witched in the year 1999.
Chart Performance
Despite not reaching number one, the song still charted very respectably. It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and managed to enter the top 20 in Ireland, New Zealand, and Sweden.
Genre
The song belongs to the genres of Pop and Teen Pop, which B*Witched is well-known for.
Album
"Jesse Hold On" was a part of B*Witched's second studio album, called "Awake and Breathe."
Songwriters
The song was written by the members of B*Witched alongside Ray "Madman" Hedges and Martin Brannigan, making it a collaborative endeavour.
Music Video
The music video for "Jesse Hold On" was set in the Old West, featuring the band members as cowgirls performing various stunts.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by American television westerns, which explains the cowboy theme of the music video.
Lip Sync Controversy
"Jesse Hold On" faced some controversy when it was alleged that the band lip-synced their performances, an issue prevalent among pop bands at the time.
Critical Response
The song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the catchy tune and the band's vocal harmonies, while others criticized it for being too similar to their previous hits.
Live Performances
B*Witched performed "Jesse Hold On" live on several notable platforms such as Top of The Pops and SMTV Live.
Commercial Success
The song went on to sell over 100,000 copies in the UK, demonstrating the commercial success of B*Witched during the late 1990s.
Song Length
"Jesse Hold On" runs for 3:22 minutes - an average length for pop singles at the time.

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