Hold On (To My Love)
"Hold On (To My Love)" is a song written by Robin Gibb and Blue Weaver and performed by American soul singer Jimmy Ruffin, released in 1980 on his album Sunrise.[1] It reached #10 in the US,[2] #29 R&B and #7 in the UK.[3]
| "Hold On (To My Love)" | ||||
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| Single by Jimmy Ruffin, Robin Gibb | ||||
| from the album Sunrise | ||||
| B-side | "Hold On (To My Love) (Instrumental)" | |||
| Released | February 1980 | |||
| Recorded | November 1979 | |||
| Studio | Kingdom Sound Studios, Syosset, New York | |||
| Length | 3:32 | |||
| Label | RSO Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Robin Gibb, Blue Weaver | |||
| Producer(s) | Robin Gibb, Blue Weaver | |||
| Jimmy Ruffin, Robin Gibb singles chronology | ||||
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Personnel
- Jimmy Ruffin - lead and backing vocals
- Blue Weaver - keyboards, synthesizer
- Bobby Cadway - guitar
- George Perry - backing vocals, bass
- Dennis Bryon - backing vocals, drums
- Yvonne Levis - backing vocals
- Krystal Davis - backing vocals
- Janet Wright - backing vocals
- Glen Kolotkin - engineer
Chart performance
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada RPM Adult Contemporary[4] | 36 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 8 |
| UK Singles Chart [6] | 7 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 10 |
| US Hot Soul Singles (Billboard) | 29 |
| US Billboard Adult Contemporary[8] | 32 |
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References
- Discogs.com. "Jimmy Ruffin: Sunrise".
- Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
- "Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. 1980-05-03. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
- "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1980-05-17. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
- "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Hold On To My Love". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
- "Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. 1980-05-03. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
- Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
- Whitburn, Joel (1993). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961–1993. Record Research. p. 208.
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