Holdin' on to Yesterday
| "Holdin' On to Yesterday" | ||||
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| Single by Ambrosia | ||||
| from the album Ambrosia | ||||
| B-side | "Make Us All Aware" | |||
| Released | June 1975 | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock, soft rock[1][2] | |||
| Length | 3:19 | |||
| Label | 20th Century Fox | |||
| Songwriter(s) | David Pack, Joe Puerta | |||
| Producer(s) | Freddie Piro | |||
| Ambrosia singles chronology | ||||
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"Holdin' On to Yesterday" is the debut single by American rock band Ambrosia. It was written by David Pack and Joe Puerta.
The song was released in the spring of 1975 as the lead single from their eponymous debut album, peaking at No. 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.[3] It was also a top 40 hit in Canada and New Zealand.
Personnel
- David Pack - lead vocal, guitar
- Christopher North - organ, pianos, backing vocal
- Joe Puerta - bass, backing vocal
- Burleigh Drummond - drums, backing vocal
- Daniel Kobialka - violin
Chart performance
| Chart (1975) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[4] | 46 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 17 |
| US Cash Box Top 100 | 18 |
| Canada RPM Top Singles | 37 |
| New Zealand (RIANZ)[6] | 36 |
| Netherlands (NED)[7] | 36 |
References
- ^ Taylor, Chuck (November 8, 1997). "Radio 'Just Can't Let Go' of Songs from Ambrosia, Producer/Arranger David Pack". Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 45. p. 84. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Ambrosia – Anthology". AllMusic. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2007). Top Pop Singles: 1955–2006. Record Research.
- ^ "Ambrosia Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
- ^ "Ambrosia Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ NZ Top 40 Singles, 24 November 1975
- ^ "Holdin' on to Yesterday (Netherlands)". Dutch Charts. Retrieved December 4, 2019.