Hold on to Your Friends
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
| "Hold On to Your Friends" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:MorrisseyHoldOn.jpg | ||||
| Single by Morrissey | ||||
| from the album Vauxhall and I | ||||
| Released | 30 May 1994 | |||
| Format | 7", 12", CD, cassette | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 4:02 | |||
| Label | Parlophone (UK) | |||
| Writer(s) | Morrissey, Alain Whyte | |||
| Producer(s) | Steve Lillywhite | |||
| Morrissey singles chronology | ||||
|
||||
"Hold On to Your Friends" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in May 1994. It was the second single taken from the number 1 album Vauxhall and I.
Reaching number 47 in the UK Singles Chart, the single became Morrissey's lowest charting single until "Glamorous Glue" in 2011, which reached number 69.[1]
Contents
Track listings
7" vinyl and cassette
- "Hold On to Your Friends"
- "Moon River"
12" vinyl and CD
- "Hold On to Your Friends"
- "Moon River" (extended version)
| Country | Record label | Format | Catalogue number |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Parlophone | 7" vinyl | R6383 |
| UK | Parlophone | 12" vinyl | 12R6383 |
| UK | Parlophone | Compact disc | CDR6383 |
| UK | Parlophone | Cassette | TCR6383 |
Musicians
- Morrissey: voice
- Alain Whyte: guitar
- Boz Boorer: guitar
- Jonny Bridgwood: bass guitar
- Woodie Taylor: drums
Reception
Ned Raggett of AllMusic thought the song featured a strong performance from the group but was "not one of the album's immediately strongest points", although it "isn't a bad listen at all." He was more impressed by the cover version of Moon River on the B-side which had a "surprisingly affecting" performance from Morrissey and a good production.[2]
Live performances
The song was performed live by Morrissey on his 1995 and 1997 tours.
See also
References
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/hold-on-to-your-friends-mw0000938861
