"Hold Me" is a popular song by Jack Little, Dave Oppenheim, and Ira Schuster. The song was published in 1933; it was recorded by co-writer Little (as Little Jack Little), and covered by Eddy Duchin, Greta Keller and Ted Fio Rito.
A new version was recorded by P. J. Proby in 1964, and reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart. The song features Jimmy Page on rhythm guitar, Big Jim Sullivan on lead guitar (using a fuzz box loaned to him by Page) and Bobby Graham on drums. Proby's version also charted at No. 10 in Ireland, becoming his only chart entry in that country.
BA Robertson version In 1981, it was covered by B. A. Robertson and Maggie Bell, reaching No. 11 on the UK chart, and also peaking at No. 11 in Ireland.
Charts Eddy Duchin and His Orchestra Chart (1933)PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 10011
Ted Fioroto and His Orchestra Chart (1933)PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 10012
Hotel Commodore Dance Orchestra Chart (1933)PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 1003
Don Cornell Chart (1954)PeakpositionUS Cash Box Top 10026
P.J. Proby Chart (1964)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)13Canada (CHUM)4New Zealand (Lever Hit Parade)5
Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra Chart (1967)PeakpositionUS Easy Listening (Billboard)37
The Baskerville Hounds Chart (1969)Peakposition
BA Robertson & Maggie Bell Chart (1981–82)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)31
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