Hold Me Close
Song by David Essex
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"Hold Me Close" is a pop song written and performed by English singer and actor David Essex.[1] The song was released in September 1975 and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, where it remained for three weeks.
| "Hold Me Close" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by David Essex | ||||
| from the album All the Fun of the Fair | ||||
| Released | September 1975 | |||
| Recorded | 1975 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:06 | |||
| Label | CBS Records | |||
| Songwriter | David Essex | |||
| Producer | Jeff Wayne | |||
| David Essex singles chronology | ||||
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Song profile
"Hold Me Close" is a love song written by Essex and produced by Jeff Wayne.[2] It was Essex's second and final UK chart-topper. The B-side was titled "Good Ol' Rock and Roll" (live version).[2] The song appears on the album All the Fun of the Fair, and is featured in the musical of that name.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1975–1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 2 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[4] | 1 |
| Rhodesia (Rhodesia Singles Chart)[5] | 1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[6][7] | 25 |
