Hold Out (Sam Fender song)

"Hold Out" is a song performed by English musician Sam Fender. The song was released as a digital download on 13 February 2020 by Polydor Records.[1][2] The song was written by Sam Fender and produced by Bramwell Bronte.

"Hold Out"
Single by Sam Fender
Released13 February 2020
Recorded2019
Length2:43
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)Sam Fender
Producer(s)Bramwell Bronte
Sam Fender singles chronology
"All Is on My Side"
(2019)
"Hold Out"
(2020)
"Winter Song"
(2020)

Background

Fender originally wrote the song when he was twenty.[3] Talking about the song, he said: "It's about going out on the lash back home which was really just a form of escape."[4] Fender explained that the lyrics address issues facing young people and partying and alcohol.[3]

Music video

A music video to accompany "Hold Out" was first released on YouTube on 13 February 2020.[5] The music video was directed by Jack Whitefield.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]

  • Bramwell Bronte – producer, associated performer, engineer, programming, studio personnel
  • Sam Fender – composer, lyricist, associated performer, bass, guitar, vocals
  • Drew Michael – associated performer, drums
  • Johnny 'Blue Hat' Davis – associated performer, saxophone
  • Joseph Atkinson – associated performer, synthesizer
  • Dean Thompson – engineer, studio personnel
  • Rich Costey – mixer, studio personnel

Charts

Chart (2020) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[7] 95
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[8] 100

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 13 February 2020[1][2] Polydor

References

  1. "Hold Out - Single by Sam Fender on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  2. "Hold Out". Spotify. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  3. Kheng, Vincent (25 February 2020). "Interview: Rencontre avec Sam Fender" [Interview: Meeting With Sam Fender]. JustMusic.fr (in French). Paris. Archived from the original on 23 April 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  4. "Sam Fender shares epic new single 'Hold Out'". NME. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  5. "Sam Fender - Hold Out". Retrieved 25 March 2020 via YouTube.
  6. "Credits / Hold Out / Sam Fender – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  7. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  8. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 September 2019.



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