Loose Ends - Hold Tight

[RamonaFromPomona]

I like the original. 5*

[blisslouise]

I drove over 100 miles one day going to a place I didn't really want to go... I listened to this song the entire way...just kept hitting replay...I love the Loose ends...different voices and soulful sounds!

[dredz69]

Hold tight to your dreams! Your turn will come!!

If you believe...your turn will come!!

[crocod]

chuuuuuuun



[ckennedy56]

classic loose ends

[sfantop]

some songs just say what you need to hear at times...this is one for me...classic

[krazeyoutubification]

indeed this is a classic!!! and all the people who posted a commnt on this i feel a instant connection with you cuz dis is what real music is, and it takes me back to wen my mom was still here and life was graaaaand!!!

[applesbee]

Hi everyone! I don't know why but this song stops me from growing up! I listen and I'm 16 again! I had a very innocent childhood. I grew up with people who were kind to me. Listening to this song makes you and me connected in a way...Doom..Vic...hold on peeps...ur dreams will come:-)

[GeminiGyrth]

I have this song on cassette, in Brooklyn. I have played this anytime I feel doubtful of my purpose. Life is hard, and we all need something to remind of we are destined for greatnesss. So as I hold tight, you do the same. We have to be alive for our time to come around. Peace!

[fransoirjones]

To all in my era that listened to this song and group, I agree, that their vibe got me thru a lot !!!

[jahlove7181]

Memorries of me and my hood cats.  Smoking a fatty having good convorsation, and planning 4 the future.

[chinchinal]

Loose Ends on of my all time favorite groups through every stage of their music you knew what they were feeling. Truly a Gem!!

; ` ~ D

[demm80s]

Classic. Shows who the real genius was behind Loose Ends. Nichols was good on synths but Carl was all around the producer....real talk.

[chocolate40ification]

This is some real old school music!!!!!

[blisslouise]

I play this song almost every day I get in my car and

BLast It. I love these guys they were so talented...But this song has such an awesome beat and fantastic message...

[ScottyIrie]

DAILY AFFIRMATION! Classic!!!

[SharonM626]

Traveling Music!!! I love this jam!

[higgieme2]

What! This song was and still is the BOMB!

[lEntei]

totally the bomb!

[whatchagotpoppin]

Motivation... I Love This helps me get threw my financial struggles

[smith3362]

still to this very day theres a song on this album that makes me cry everytime i hear it ! it reminds me of my first true love ! SHE WAS GREAT ! and LOOSE ENDS ARE THE BEST ! thanks for postin this

[lionliveson]

Oh my god, what can i say about british funk/soul, it is music at it's best. I love this group along with Soul II Soul. They should reunite and tour together i would be definately be at this concert if they come to NYC. THANKS FOR SHARING. JUST SIMPLY LOVE IT!!!

[campbelpe]

I could careless who is considered the best Soul to Soul or Loose Ends. I am just happy both groups gave us such memorable music to listen to. When I consider what music has become today, I don't know what I would do without groups like them both. Neither group will be old or outdated in my opinion, much less duplicated.

[makedainc]

I can remember countless times playing this song back in the day and it always got me through. If radio played songs like this today it might actually be worth turning on.BIg Up to Carl Mac and the Loose Ends Massive you rule!!!

[shellybaby121]

@makedainc

YEAH NOTHING LIKE RARE GROOVES I STLL HAVE THE ORIGINAL ABLUM LOVE IT AND STILL SOUNDS FRESH

[rumblefishsophia]

Okay I am trying to look for the lyrics for this can someone please help me..

"In this world there is no surprise Everyday you always find a sad sad story

There's no way we can _______??? (what does it say right here?)

Some try we only find a new Sad story

[jonesdk2011]

@rumblefishsophia we can justify holding on if we believe in feeling...

[rumblefishsophia]

@jonesdk2011 "put it right" some try but they only find a new sad story! I was able to ask Carl Mac Himself and he gave me the lyrics...!! So very cool to have him respond to me also. Also gotta chance to chat with Jane Eugene!!

[jonesdk2011]

@rumblefishsophia i take it Carl Mac is the lead singer? And I take it Jane Eugene is the female lead in the song?

[rumblefishsophia]

@jonesdk2011 YES!! you dont know Loose Ends? Carl Macintosh.! Jane Eugene was with the group up until the last album.

[demm80s]

@rumblefishsophia Yo so you actually chatted the man Carl McIntosh. Have you chatted with him recently.

[rumblefishsophia]

@demm80s Yes within this last month..Carl only answered what I asked, but Jane Eugene exchanged a few emails. Was very cool.

[CAMERONDELORIS]

CLASSICK!

[iccatering]

loose ends had many more songs than soul to soul i beg to differ

[iccatering]

this was the shit and still is.

[chreddick]

seagram miller used this beat on the album reality check 1994 r.i.p SEAG

[MrJpArtist]

This song is so great wow!

[cooolairrr]

McIntosh had the voice that reminded us of Marvin. If only they could have kept Jane Eugene in the group!!

[rago]

@cooolairrr

So true, what a group

[DaNewJack2009]

This was my favorite track on this cd

[davtam09]

Loose Ends never put out a bad product. Just one of he tightest groups ever. Love this post as with all their productions. If they had originated from the USA they would have been more celebrated. Underated but greatly appreciated. McCintosh's vocals gave them a distinct sound. God bless the UK for the sound and for this all time great R&B group.

[smoothJAZZCRUSADER]

♫ great!

[XgreenjacketX]

im just gonna build a spliff and go back to that place...

[Deliseo44]

This group's beat were superior to Soul II To Soul(i think soul to sould only had 2 hits but they were good hits). Loose Ends had an unique deep soul gift and their cuts were very rich and timing. Too bad they broke up and didn't continue to make cuts in the 90's because they had the vocals and music arrangments to dominate the 90's with funky hits.

[smoothnubian]

@Deliseo44 i beg to differ. Soul II Soul reached a higher level and they had more than 2 hits. Did u forget about "Jazzie's Groove," and "Get a Life?" They had a lot of other good tracks that were not released as singles. This particular song here is patterned after "Keep On Movin" lol. But I luv both groups

[2tim149]

head bangin...embedded message...tight music arrangement...tight vocals...not 2 many can claim all that.

[Mr385north]

Yes this is real music, I remember I met that person, spent time with that person, and the for whatever reason, lost that person, But this does ease the pain , not every 1 knows what the think they do,. so please all u brothers and sisters stay real, I know theres not many out there.. u know whom u r!!!!!!!!!!excellant tune!!!!

[d1rdyd]

loose ends music helps me escape reality!

[TheFever77]

This has a similar beat to Soul II Soul's Keep On Moving? Which came first I wonder?

[trieisuac72]

THIS SONG HERE WILL MAKE U SIT BACK AND JUST THINK ABOUT THINGS IN LIFE NICE INSPIRATION

[d1rdyd]

I have the cd, PM me and ill send u a link

[cathyunderwoody]

CLASSIC....NEED I SAY MORE

[rago]

Awesome

[fairnorth]

This is my favorite song from their last album/CD LOOK HOW LONG. "Hold Tight" should have been released as a single, and should have been nominated for SONG OF THE YEAR. This is LOOSE ENDS at their very best ! A true classic !

[coolarrow1]

Rollin on fana fanes bumpin on the BLVD.... Timeless

[BUCKDOWNZ]

I got this in my ipod!!!!

[rerob52]

SO True !!! 1

[twijag]

Love this....was my first trumpet session! 

[Blk37]

My number 1 group of all time. Very talented and inspirational! Great music last forever. @ Doom City they've brought me through some tuff times as well! Love ya Loose Ends and God Bless ya!

[rago]

@Blk37

Agreed

[bellejohnson]

man i love them so much they are still relevant!!!

[toneyshawne]

you guts are crazy that the shit the all of it.

[firewall430]

But, we should give it thumbs up, althought the former groups member are not all together!! But still its a nice album(CD)...i'd have to rank this amost the one of their best ever made!!!

[EbClectic]

that was thier weakest album.

just didn´t work w/o jane...

[lalaa9000]

@EbClectic agreed. good song but Jane has the voice

[Sub0wins1]

Smooth bassline I love it!

[lance2009]

a timeless classic i have used on many of mixtapes!

[afrocookie]

thanx for posting not heard this version before now, same rhythm pattern as Love Controversy Pt.1? though as i type, i've just found this on amazon AMAZIN!!!!

[temujin1970]

WICKKED!!!!!

i HAVE LOVED THIS ALBUM FROM THE DAY IT CAME OUT. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HEARD THIS PARTICULAR MIX OF HOLD TIGHT THOUGH.

LOVE IT!!!!!

[yoshluv7]

ME TOOO!!!!!!!!!

[tftka]

SELEKTA!!!!!!

[DoomCity202]

I woulda done a jack knife dive from 15 stories if it wasn't for this song...back in 1992. Real talk.....maybe.

[victornewman06]

You know something...I feel ya, cause "Keep on Movin" by Soul II Soul was my inspirational muse when I had those thoughts back in '89. Thanks for sharing that

[weshall217]

@victornewman06 Been listenin to this joint since it came out. From city to city, from defeat to victory - this is a keeper! Yep!

[AkanaKhaitZalika]

@weshall217 ....AND I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE (well besides my sons who grew up listening to it).

[Goukenable]

@DoomCity202 Damn, that makes you think.....you know, I think we all have that song thats in line with us over coming hardship. The song "Sometimes" by Bilal kept me from doing something to somebody after getting used really badly in about 2000 - 2001. So yeah, we all got a song that kept us from going over.

[butdiduhearTHIS1]

@DoomCity202 >>>>damn...

[DoomCity202]

@DoomCity202 yeah nigga i remember that...Atlanta 375 Ralph McGill blvd

[jonesdk2011]

@DoomCity202 i was standing alone in a mirror in a small studio in los angeles near the airport, i was cussing myself out when i could've been scratching my head.

[MIKEREZIN]

is that Howie B in the begining?

[CommercialRapKiller]

nice tune

[chinita41]

so smooothhhhhhhhhhhhh...love this beat :)))

[dmike89]

One of my favorites from this album...from one of the best bands in the business...

[oldskoolzeta]

smooth cut

[atlfine]

the beat sounds like "keep on movin" from soul ii soul.....i am a fan of both groups

[missu4u]

great post so glad I had a chance to view it... Missu/One

[ladyriddims]

i remember this gem..love that smooth beat.

[rumblefishsophia]

please give us the lyrics we need the lyrics??? please!!

[victornewman06]

I will try and post them.

[rumblefishsophia]

THanks thank you thank you it is a serious situation, please we need the lyrics we having a debate on the lyrics...

[shadowbrawler12]

Can Someone Put The Lyrics For This Song Plz

[SoundTestVolumes]

Interesting difference in sound & vocals in this track. Do the former members Jane Eugene & Steve Nichol appear on this album? My theory would suggest that it was made either; during, before or after they departed company. I'm unable to find this album anywhere.

Nice upload vic06 & thankyou for sharing!

[georgiacopycat]

jane and steve do not appear on this album. it was recorded after they had departed.

[SoundTestVolumes]

6 months ago LOL ! I forgot to correct myself as it was my mistake I had it all along stuffed away somewhere. I just couldn't be bothered to look for it.

Yes georgiacopycat it was recorded in 1990 vocalists, were Linda Carriere singer, song writer & opening act for many artists. Sunay Suleyman, Christine Levin, Trisha Lewin & front man Carl McIntosh =)

[firewall430]

@georgiacopycat

every hardcore loose ends diehard cat(s) should no that...but tks for posting..