Hang on in There Baby

Johnny Bristol

About Hang on in There Baby

"Hang On in There Baby" is a song written by Johnny Bristol and arranged by H. B. Barnum as the title track from his first album. It was released as a single in 1974, reaching No. 8 on the U. S. Hot 100 and No. 2 on the U. S. R&B chart. The song also reached No. 3 in the UK.

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Johnny Bristol

Johnny Bristol (born John William Bristol, February 3, 1939 – March 21, 2004), was an American musician, most famous as a songwriter and record producer for the Motown label in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was a native of Morganton, North Carolina, about which he wrote an eponymous song. more »

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Release Date "Hang On in There Baby" was released in 1974 as part of Johnny Bristol's album with the same name.
Chart Performance The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching number 2 on the Billboard Soul Singles chart.
Genre Classification The song is categorized under Soul and R&B genres, with elements of classic 70s soulful pop.
Songwriter Johnny Bristol himself wrote the song, demonstrating his prowess not just as a singer, but also as a songwriter.
Grammy Nominated "Hang On in There Baby" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist of the year in 1974.
Notable Cover In 1996, British pop singer Gary Barlow covered the song, and it reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
Motown Roots Before Johnny Bristol launched his solo career with "Hang On in There Baby", he had been a prominent figure at Motown Records, co-producing and co-writing for other artists.
Significant Backing Vocals The backing vocals on the track are provided by singers Liz Lands and Jackie Beavers, both of whom had worked previously with Bristol at Motown.
Album Success Apart from the title track, the album "Hang On in There Baby", also produced two additional hits, "You and I" and "Leave My World".
Lyrics The lyrics of “Hang on in There Baby” entail words of encouragement to a virgin girl on the threshold of her first sexual experience, serving as a reassuring comforter.
Favorite Among Artists "Hang On in There Baby" has been covered multiple times by various artists over the years, proving its universal appeal and timeless nature.
Influence The success of the song helped to pave the way for Bristol's successful solo career after leaving Motown.
Soundtrack Appearance The song was used in the soundtrack of the movie "Johnny English Reborn" in 2011.

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