Trying to Hold on to My Woman
Lamont Dozier
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I'm just tryin' to hold on to my woman To my life I've got a woman that satisfies my every need She's got a formula guaranteed to please You know what, there was once a time When I ran the streets And tryin' to sweep all the girls off their feet But that kind of kind It only destroys And that's why I have no desire To paint the town with the boys I stay home I just tryin', tryin ta hold on, hold on To my..., aah My woman, my life I feel like I want to testify For all the wrong I've done She never once complained She stuck beside me All through the sunshine and rain And I don't gamble with her love That's something I couldn't stand to lose Her confidence in me I don't dare misuse If I get the urge to go She may not know where I'm goin' But I don't fear me That when I come in She knows where I been In my life she's first and she's last She's my future And I'm telling you all She my past And for what she's given me I can never repay I can only hope (only hope) Only hope (only hope) That she let me (let me) Let me (let me) I said let me (let me) Serve her for the rest of her days Always and always I'm just tryin' to hold on, hold on To my... To my home and my life love Some call me henpecked For giving my woman the proper respect But I don't care I don't mind if they tease me As long as my woman is pleasing me I'm just tryin' ta Tryin ta, tryin' ta Tryin' ta Hold on To my... My woman my life
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Written by: LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER, MCKINLEY TERRELL JACKSON, JAMES REDDICK
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Trying to Hold on to My Woman" is a song by American musical artist Lamont Dozier. It was released in January 1974, as a single track from his second studio album, "Out Here on My Own."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a significant hit in the United States, reaching No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Additionally, it achieved an impressive No. 4 spot on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Lyric ThemeThe song encapsulates the feeling of a man struggling to keep the love and affection of his woman, hence its title "Trying to Hold on to My Woman."
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SongwriterLamont Dozier, in addition to singing the song, was the songwriter and composer. He is one-third of the legendary songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland and is responsible for many Motown hits.
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RecognitionIn 2021, nearly five decades after its release, the song "Trying to Hold on to My Woman" was recognized and inducted into the SoulMusic Hall of Fame
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ProductionLamont Dozier himself also served as the producer of the song, further showcasing his multitalented musical proficiency.
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Multi-talentsBesides being a singer, Dozier is an accomplished songwriter and producer, having written and produced a number of popular songs for other artists. "Trying to Hold on to My Woman" is among the few hit singles where he’s front and center as the performer.
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Cross-genre InfluenceThe song has a distinct blend of soul and pop music genres, indicative of Lamont Dozier's ability to fuse and transcend different musical genres.
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Other AchievementsThe album "Out Here on My Own," which features "Trying to Hold on to My Woman," peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart in 1974.
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Continual RelevanceDespite being nearly five decades old, "Trying to Hold on to My Woman" remains a beloved classic, being played recurrently on oldies and soul radio stations.
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