How Do I Survive (Amy Holland song)

"How Do I Survive" is a song originally sung by The Paul Bliss Band and written by Paul Bliss himself. In 1980, American pop singer Amy Holland recorded her own version for her debut album. Holland often performed this song live on TV programs, such as Music Fair and Young Oh! Oh!. This song is her only Top 40 hit to date, peaking at #22 on the US Billboard Hot 100[1] and #34 Adult Contemporary.[2]

"How Do I Survive"
Single by Amy Holland
from the album Amy Holland
B-side"Don't Kid Yourself"
ReleasedSeptember 1980
Recorded1980
GenrePop rock
Length3:59
LabelCapitol Records
Songwriter(s)Paul Bliss
Producer(s)Michael McDonald
"How Do I Survive"
Song by The Nolans
from the album Portrait
Released1982
Recorded1981
GenrePop
Length4:00
LabelEpic Records
Songwriter(s)Paul Bliss
Producer(s)Nicky Graham

In that same year, Dan Seals had also recorded this song on his album Stones, although he didn't release it as a single. The song was later covered by The Nolans in 1982, and their version of the song appeared on their 1982 album Portrait.[3]

Info edit

  • This song was the first track off of Amy Holland's debut album.
  • The success of this song helped Amy earn a Grammy Nomination for Best New Artist in 1981, however, she didn't win it.

References edit

  1. ^ Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1993). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-1993. Record Research. p. 111.
  3. ^ "The Nolans - How do I Survive? Lyrics".