Lamont Dozier Trying To Hold On To My Woman

1973 album Out Here On My Own

The pain of divorce can be heard in Lamont Dozier's "Trying to Hold on to My Woman." The Motown alumnus was going through a divorce when he wrote the heart-tugging ballad. In fact, singer/songwriter Dozier was going through two divorces; the other being an unhappy lawsuit with his longtime writing partners Eddie Holland and Brian Holland with whom he'd made pop history writing hits for the Supremes, the Four Tops, and other Motown artists. The trio was even partners in the Hot Wax/ Invictus label whose roster boasted the Honey Cone, the Chairman of the Board, Freda Payne, and others. Dozier left the label so that he could get back to pursuing his singing career. He also wanted out of Detroit, after receiving several offers from Los Angeles-based music companies. The lyrics are filled with regret, and the song's character admits to his own wrongdoings and his gratefulness for having a strong, confidence-instilling woman which he hopes to "let me serve her for the rest of my days." A sorrowful sax wails throughout the beautifully orchestrated track adding to the sad and solidly joyful tone. Dozier's phrasing suggests the kind of halting, choked-up delivery one would have while making a tearful confession. Produced by former Hot Wax staff arranger McKinley Johnson and originally issued on his Out Here on My Own, "Trying to Hold on to My Woman" was the singer's debut single for ABC Records, going to number four R&B and number 15 pop in late 1973.

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