"Hold Out" is a song performed by English musician Sam Fender. The song was released as a digital download on 13 February 2020 by Polydor Records.[1][2] The song was written by Sam Fender and produced by Bramwell Bronte.
| "Hold Out" | ||||
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| Single by Sam Fender | ||||
| Released | 13 February 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Length | 2:43 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sam Fender | |||
| Producer(s) | Bramwell Bronte | |||
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Background
editFender originally wrote the song when he was twenty.[3] Talking about the song, he said: "It's about going out on the lash back home which was really just a form of escape."[4] Fender explained that the lyrics address issues facing young people and partying and alcohol.[3]
Music video
editA music video to accompany "Hold Out" was first released on YouTube on 13 February 2020.[5] The music video was directed by Jack Whitefield.
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[6]
- Bramwell Bronte – producer, associated performer, engineer, programming, studio personnel
- Sam Fender – composer, lyricist, associated performer, bass, guitar, vocals
- Drew Michael – associated performer, drums
- Johnny 'Blue Hat' Davis – associated performer, saxophone
- Joseph Atkinson – associated performer, synthesizer
- Dean Thompson – engineer, studio personnel
- Rich Costey – mixer, studio personnel
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[7] | 95 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[8] | 100 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 13 February 2020[1][2] | Polydor |
References
edit- ^ a b "Hold Out - Single by Sam Fender on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Hold Out". Spotify. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ a b Kheng, Vincent (25 February 2020). "Interview: Rencontre avec Sam Fender" [Interview: Meeting With Sam Fender]. JustMusic.fr (in French). Paris. Archived from the original on 23 April 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Sam Fender shares epic new single 'Hold Out'". NME. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ "Sam Fender - Hold Out". Retrieved 25 March 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Credits / Hold Out / Sam Fender – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
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