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Hold Up a Light
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Wikipedia article
"'Hold Up a Light'" is the fifth and final single from British group Take That's fifth studio album, 'The Circus'. It was released to promote Take That's first live album 'The Greatest Day Take That Presents: The Circus Live'.
Background
"Hold Up a Light" was written by band members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen, along with live band members Jamie Norton and Ben Mark. It was released to radio stations and as a digital download on 14 December 2009.http://www.take-that.co.uk/discussion/showthread.php?t=37704 It features Owen on lead vocals, with Barlow taking a partial lead. The song was released as a single after its successful reception from fans whilst on tour. The physical version of the single was available to buy exclusively at stalls around the stadium during their Circus Tour, as well as for a short period of time through Take That's official website. The song charted at number 8 on the UK Airplay Charts and at number 123 on the UK Singles Chart.
The song also featured on Take That's Progress Live tour, where they performed it together before reuniting with Robbie Williams.
Critical reception
The Guardian said the song was designed "to encourage a lighters-aloft moment."https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/dec/05/take-that-circus The Guardian. The Circus review. Retrieved 27 March 2022 BBC Music described the track as "perky" and "magical".https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/8qp2/ BBC Music. The Circus review. Retrieved 27 March 2022 Digital Spy noted: " 'Hold Up a Light', led by Mark Owen, is a fist-pumping anthem that will require a lot of ticker tape when played live."https://www.digitalspy.com/music/album-reviews/a137358/take-that-the-circus/ Digital Spy. The Circus review. Retrieved 27 March 2022
Music video
The official music video for "Hold Up a Light" was premiered on 'The One Show'. The video sees the four band members performing the song live on the Wembley leg of their record breaking 'Circus Tour'.
Personnel
*Mark Owen lead vocals, backing vocals
*Gary Barlow backing vocals
*Howard Donald backing vocals
*Jason Orange backing vocals
Track listing
# "Hold Up a Light" 4:28
# "Hold Up a Light" (live at Wembley Stadium) 4:30
Chart positions
References
Category:2009 singles
Category:Take That songs
Category:Songs written by Gary Barlow
Category:Songs written by Jason Orange
Category:Songs written by Howard Donald
Category:Songs written by Mark Owen
Category:Songs written by Jamie Norton
Category:Songs written by Ben Mark
Category:2008 songs
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