Ian Gomm - Hold On (To What You've Got) (Chris' Ultimate Extended Mix).wmv

One of my MOR faves from '79, punched up a bit.

Ian Robert Gomm (born 17 March 1947, Chiswick, west London) is a British singer-songwriter, who was the rhythm guitarist for Brinsley Schwarz from 1970 to 1974. He was named "Best Rhythm Guitarist" by NME in 1971.[1]

After Brinsley Schwarz folded, Gomm moved to Wales, where he built his own recording studio and recorded sessions by The Stranglers, Amon Düül, and Alexis Korner. He also released his own solo debut album, Summer Holiday in 1978. The following year, Stiff/Epic issued the album retitled as Gomm with the Wind in the United States. From it he scored a Top 40 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1979, with the song "Hold On" which reached #18 in the autumn of that year. This led to a gig supporting Dire Straits on their Sultans of Swing tour. Gomm also co-wrote with Nick Lowe the song, "Cruel to Be Kind", which reached #12 in both the US and UK for Lowe also in 1979.

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[robertfairman]

Oh dear, I am sure this was re-edited with all good intention but what indeed have they done to this perfect piece of pop music originally clocking in at just a shade under 3 minutes? I have the original 12" and it just BURSTS out of my stereo .... possibly the best production and cut of any of my discs.

[leftatalbuquerque]

@robertfairman "They" is me. Do I understand you correctly - there was actually a 12" official release of this in 1979? Or are you just referring to the album? I have fun with favourite songs from my past that I think are too short and would suit a surprise playing by a DJ pal of mine on retro nights at my local disco. If you don't like my version, I doubt anyone is forcing you at gunpoint to listen to it!

[iangomm]

What have they done to my song Ma?

[leftatalbuquerque]

@iangomm Thank you, Melanie.

[aleut77]

Great info! I remember this song from 1979 along with Sniff'n'the Tears Driver Seat, Nick Lowe's Cruel to Be Kind, not to mention Blondie's Heart of Glass, Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's and a whole slew of other artists! I believe 1979 was the culmination of great 70's music just before the 80's kicked into gear and produced some really great music! Thanks for the memories!

[rowdymax1]

ART BELL!!!!

[robertfairman]

@leftatalbuquerque Didn't intend to offend ... Indeed there was an official 12" release ....I'll post a photo for you when I can.

[87prospect]

I remembered playing this song on the 45 back in the days, looking back now this song is so mystical and magical. it instantly brings back to my childhood. Man, I played this song into the wee hours till the needle wore out :)

[1956safari]

Nice song !!!!

[Acadiaman83]

Wow! Excellent remix of an excellent song! Reminds me of first year of university again!Thanks!

[mickeymousebiker1]

I remember seeing Ian Gomm in small hall venue in 1979. What a great tune! This one, The Girl of My Dreams (Bram Tchovsky (sic) and The Year of The Cat (Al Stewart) were three of my faves back then.

[lawyerer]

VERY VERY GOOD .. BEST thank you 08.01.2012 TED