"Hang On in There Baby" is a song written by American musician Johnny Bristol and arranged by H. B. Barnum as the title track from his first album, Hang on in There Baby (1974). It was released as his debut solo single in 1974 by MGM Records, reaching No. 8 on the US Hot 100 and No. 2 on the US Billboard R&B chart. On the UK Singles Chart, it reached No. 3.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1974)PeakpositionCanada Top Singles (RPM)3Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)10UK Singles (OCC)3US Billboard Hot 100Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - 8US Hot Soul Singles (Billboard)2US Cash Box Top 100Cash Box Top 100 Singles, August 28, 19748
Year-end charts Chart (1974)RankCanada (RPM)56UK Singles (OCC)35US Billboard Hot 100Musicoutfitters.com61US Cash Box Top 10035
Curiosity version
A cover version was released in 1992 by English band Curiosity Killed the Cat, whose name was shortened to Curiosity starting from this release. The lead single from their third album, Back to Front (1994) under RCA Records, the song is the band's joint biggest hit alongside "Down to Earth", peaking at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
Track listings 7-inch and cassette "Hang On in There Baby" – 3:08 "Meaning of Dreaming" – 4:20
12-inch "Hang On in There Baby" (Extended Club Mix) – 4:52 Hang On in There Baby (After Hours Mix) – 3:52 Hang On in There Baby (Dub Mix) – 3:52 "Meaning of Dreaming" – 4:20
CD single Hang On in There Baby (7" Version) – 3:08 "Hang On in There Baby" (Extended Club Mix) – 4:52 "Meaning of Dreaming" – 4:20
Charts Weekly charts Chart (1992)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) 127Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 8Europe (European Hit Radio) 3Italy (Musica e dischi) Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Curiosity". 23UK Airplay (Music Week) 2
Year-end charts Chart (1992)PositionEurope (European Hit Radio) 34UK Singles (OCC) 65UK Airplay (Music Week) 26
Other versions In 1979, American singer Bette Midler, for her fifth album Thighs and Whispers. In 1980, American disco girl group Alton McClain and Destiny, for their second album More of You. This features the vocals of Johnny Bristol. In 1993, American hip hop musician K7, for his debut album Swing Batta Swing. In 1997, British singer Gary Barlow, for his debut solo album Open Road. In 2000, British boy band Worlds Apart, in their CD single I Will Part 2. In 2005, X Factor winner Steve Brookstein, for his debut album Heart and Soul. In 2015, English boy band Blue, for their fifth album Colours.
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