Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985
“Hold Me” is a song by the American pop singer Laura Branigan, which was released in 1985 as the second single from her fourth studio album Hold Me. It was written by Bill Bodine and Beth Andersen, and produced by Jack White and Harold Faltermeyer.
Following the Top 40 success of the first single from Hold Me, “Spanish Eddie”, “Hold Me” was released as the follow-up single. It reached No. 82 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart and No. 39 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs Chart.
**”Spanish Eddie” is mislabeled on the label it is actually the LP Version.
SIDE A:
Hold Me (Vocal/New Extended Remix) 5:20
Arranged By – Harold Faltermeyer
Producer – Harold Faltermeyer, Jack White
Remix – Beau Hill
Written-By – Beth Andersen, Bill Bodine
SIDE B:
Tenderness (Vocal/Extended Remix Version) 5:52
Arranged By – Ed Arkin, Mark Spiro
Arranged By [Horns Arrangement] – Jerry Hey
Producer – Jack White
Producer [Associate] – Mark Spiro
Written-By – Jack White, Laura Branigan, Mark Spiro
Spanish Eddie (Vocal/Extended Remix Version) 4:09
Arranged By – Harold Faltermeyer
Producer – Jack White
Written-By – Chuck Cochran (2), David Palmer (4)
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Hold Me | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #82 |
| 1985 | Hold Me | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #39 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic – 0-86845
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Hi NRG, Synth-pop
NOTES:
Special Remix of Atlantic LP “HOLD ME”
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
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Thank you so much for this, I always loved Hold Me, thought it was radio hit but somehow it didn’t take off. Great vocals
Thanks for this DJPaul – love your blog!!
Thank you DJ Paul! Always love to hear some Laura Branigan!
Dear Paul, very good album, to remember the great Laura, it was enjoyed on FM radio in Chile. Thank you
Awesome! Much missed amazing vocalist! I have misfiled many of your past Branigan posts so I wouldn’t cry if they were reposted! 😆 but I can always dig around on old hard drives, etc. thanks again for another brilliant post!
You’re welcome, ING 🙂
Wow thank you Paul!! I feel this album, with Spanish Eddie, the title track and the first version of I Found Someone (no disrespect Cher!), is just as strong as her previous hit album. But for some reason it didn’t catch on with the record-buying public. A shame! Excited for this extended remix. I echo Jeff, I miss Laura Branigan too! What a talent. Thanks again.
You’re welcome, Retro Hound 🙂
Oh, how I miss Laura Branigan! Praise to you Paul (once again) for not letting her discography of dance singles languish. She was such a strong vocalist, kind of like our Pink and Kelly Clarkson of today!! The notes and the strength of her powerful voice makes me miss her oh so much! I’m delighted with you posting this. And!! Extra kudos for “Spanish Eddie” included on this 12-inch single. This song, “Solitaire” and “The Lucky One (John Robie Remix)” are my jams!!! This is turning out to be a fantastic week already!! High marks to you Paul, now and… Read more »
You’re welcome, Jeff 🙂