Hold You Tight (song)

"Hold You Tight" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Tara Kemp, issued as the lead single from her eponymous debut album (1991) by Giant Records. The song contains samples of "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins and "Kissing My Love" by Bill Withers.

"Hold You Tight" was Kemp's biggest hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number three in April 1991. It also peaked at number one on the Billboard 12-inch Singles Sales chart and reached the top 30 in Canada and New Zealand. The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on June 7, 1991.

Track listings US 7-inch and cassette single Australian cassette single Japanese mini-CD single "Hold You Tight" (radio edit) – 3:46 "Hold You Tight" (All Night extended mix) – 6:44

US 12-inch and maxi-cassette single A1. "Hold You Tight" (All Night radio mix) – 4:33 A2. "Hold You Tight" (All Night extended mix) – 6:45 A3. "Hold You Tight" (All Night instrumental mix) – 4:33 B1. "Hold You Tight" (Shaw & Jones remix) – 6:20 B2. "Hold You Tight" (Sisters Gonna Work It Out mix) – 5:15 B3. "Hold You Tight" (acapella) – 1:20

UK 7-inch and cassette single "Hold You Tight" (radio edit) "Hold You Tight" (7-inch mix)

UK 12-inch and CD single Australian 12-inch single "Hold You Tight" (All Night extended version) "Hold You Tight" (Tight mix) "Hold You Tight" (Hold It Now Hit It mix)

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1991)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) 68UK Dance (Music Week) 9US Billboard Hot 100 3US 12-inch Singles Sales (Billboard) 1US Dance Club Play (Billboard) 15US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard) 4US Cash Box Top 100 3

Year-end charts Chart (1991)PositionUK Club Chart (Record Mirror) 99 US Billboard Hot 100 25US 12-inch Singles Singles (Billboard) 36US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard) 63US Cash Box Top 100 24

Certifications

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesJanuary 10, 1991GiantAustraliaMarch 18, 1991CassetteRepriseUnited KingdomGiantAustraliaApril 15, 199112-inch vinylRepriseJapanApril 10, 1991Mini-CDGiant

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