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"'Hold On'" is a song by the progressive rock band Yes, from their 1983 album, '90125'. It reached number 43 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart in 1984. Later, the live version from '9012Live: The Solos' reached number 27 in 1985.

History



The core of "Hold On" was written by Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin, prior to his joining the band, as two separate songs: "Hold On" and "Moving In".

Once Rabin joined the band, the two songs were combined, with band members Chris Squire and Jon Anderson contributing additional music and lyrics. All three are credited as writers.

Unlike the other songs on '90125', which are credited as "Produced by Trevor Horn" exclusively, Yes shares a production credit with Horn for "Hold On".

"Hold On" has also appeared on several of Yes' later compilations, including the 'Yesyears' and 'In a Word: Yes (1969)' box sets.

Alternative versions



Yes' 1985 follow-up album, '9012Live: The Solos', features a live version of "Hold On".

A live version is also included on 2005's 'The Word Is Live', and a live performance of "Hold On" is included on the 1991 'Greatest Video Hits' DVD.

Demos of Rabin's early versions of "Hold On" and "Moving In" were released in 2003 on Rabin's solo album '90124'.

References



Category:Yes (band) songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Trevor Horn

Category:Songs written by Trevor Rabin

Category:Songs written by Jon Anderson

Category:Songs written by Chris Squire

Category:1983 songs

Category:Rock ballads

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