Holdin' on to Yesterday
"Holdin' On to Yesterday" is the debut single by American rock band Ambrosia. It was written by David Pack and Joe Puerta.
"Holdin' On to Yesterday" | ||||
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Single by Ambrosia | ||||
from the album Ambrosia | ||||
B-side | "Make Us All Aware" | |||
Released | June 1975 | |||
Genre | Progressive rock, soft rock[1][2] | |||
Length | 3:19 | |||
Label | 20th Century Fox | |||
Songwriter(s) | David Pack, Joe Puerta | |||
Producer(s) | Freddie Piro | |||
Ambrosia singles chronology | ||||
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The song was released in the spring of 1975 as the lead single from their eponymous debut album, peaking at No. 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.[3] It was also a top 40 hit in Canada and New Zealand.
Personnel
- David Pack - lead vocal, guitar
- Christopher North - organ, pianos, backing vocal
- Joe Puerta - bass, backing vocal
- Burleigh Drummond - drums, backing vocal
- Daniel Kobialka - violin
Chart performance
Chart (1975) | Peak position |
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US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[4] | 46 |
US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 17 |
US Cash Box Top 100 | 18 |
Canada RPM Top Singles | 37 |
New Zealand (RIANZ)[6] | 36 |
Netherlands (NED)[7] | 36 |
References
- Taylor, Chuck (November 8, 1997). "Radio 'Just Can't Let Go' of Songs from Ambrosia, Producer/Arranger David Pack". Billboard. Vol. 109 no. 45. p. 84. ISSN 0006-2510.
- Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Ambrosia – Anthology". AllMusic. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- Whitburn, Joel (2007). Top Pop Singles: 1955–2006. Record Research.
- "Ambrosia Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
- "Ambrosia Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- NZ Top 40 Singles, 24 November 1975
- "Holdin' on to Yesterday (Netherlands)". Dutch Charts. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
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