Hold an Old Friend's Hand

Tiffany

About Hold an Old Friend's Hand

"Hold an Old Friend's Hand" is the title track to Tiffany's second album Hold an Old Friend's Hand. It was the third single released from the album. The song is a cover, originally performed by Brenda Patterson in 1973, and written by Donna Weiss (who co-wrote the song, "Bette Davis Eyes").


Year:
1996
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Another year and I'm still here
The grass just will not grow on this old hill
Still I just can't let it go,
I don't believe it's cause I'm cold
Or partial to the crazy life I'm caught in
Sometimes I fell the hand of time
Moving like its body was broke
And it's then I miss your sighs
And the tender words you spoke

Hey, that's okay - come on around and get yourself together
Won't you come on around and hold an old friend's hand
Babe, I promise not to throw you
You don't have to stay, I just want to hold you
Won't you come on around
And hold an old friend's hand

Another year is dead and gone
The sun don't want to shine on this old hill
Or anything that's mine
I don't believe it hurts to grow
Even when the crop you sow is a failure
Sometimes I wish I had no pride
I'd go off and sell my soul
But how do you say goodbye
To the only truth you've known

Hey, that's okay - come on around and get yourself together
Won't you come on around and hold an old friend's hand
Baby baby, I promise not to throw you
You don't have to stay, I just want to hold you
Won't you come on around
And hold an old friend's hand

Oh babe, honey everybody makes mistakes
We feel a lot of life that way
Don't you think by now I know that?
Look what's brought us both back
Now - while the leaves still dance on the wind
While the moon and the clouds come spinning
Will you whisper my name again?
Again and again and again

Hey, that's okay - come on around and get yourself together
Won't you come on around and hold an old friend's hand
Around and around with you I've been
Flat on the ground and up again
Nobody know for sure just when
Everything changes

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Tiffany

Tiffany is an American pop singer and actress known for her hit songs in the late 1980s, including "I Think We're Alone Now" and "Could've Been." She gained popularity at a young age and had a successful career in the music industry before transitioning into acting and other ventures. more »

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Written by: DONNA T WEISS

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14 facts about this song

Album
"Hold an Old Friend's Hand" is the second album by '80s pop sensation Tiffany.
Chart Performances
The titular single didn't perform as well as her former number one hit “I Think We're Alone Now,” but it still managed to reach number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Genre
The music style is categorized as pop and teen pop, very typical for the late '80s period it was released in.
Release Date
The album was released on November 7, 1988.
Production Team
The album was produced by George E. Tobin in association with music executive producer, Maurice Starr.
Commercial Success
The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on December 21, 1988.
Songwriters
The song was written by Donna Weiss, who is best known for co-writing "Bette Davis Eyes", which was a hit for Kim Carnes in 1981.
Critics Review
Critics had a mixed opinion on the song, but it is often considered a fan favorite and is praised for its mature lyrical content.
International Performance
Internationally, "Hold an Old Friend's Hand" the song and the album, saw success in several countries such as Canada, Japan, and Australia.
Album's Singles
Alongside the title track, the other main single from the album was a cover of the Beatles song, "I Saw Her Standing There."
Inspiration
This track was reportedly inspired by the deep friendship bonds that often develop during our younger, formative years.
Tiffany’s Age
During the release of 'Hold an Old Friend's Hand', Tiffany was just 17 years old, showing her talent at a very young age.
Album Cover
Tiffany can be seen wearing a leather jacket on the album cover, which was in tune with her image transformation from a girl-next-door to more mature and edgy.
Music Video
The music video for the song was notably more sophisticated than her earlier efforts, mirroring the lyrical content of the song.

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