Hold an Old Friend's Hand
Tiffany
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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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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.
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Chart PerformancesThe 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.
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GenreThe music style is categorized as pop and teen pop, very typical for the late '80s period it was released in.
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Release DateThe album was released on November 7, 1988.
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Production TeamThe album was produced by George E. Tobin in association with music executive producer, Maurice Starr.
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Commercial SuccessThe album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on December 21, 1988.
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SongwritersThe 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.
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Critics ReviewCritics had a mixed opinion on the song, but it is often considered a fan favorite and is praised for its mature lyrical content.
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International PerformanceInternationally, "Hold an Old Friend's Hand" the song and the album, saw success in several countries such as Canada, Japan, and Australia.
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Album's SinglesAlongside the title track, the other main single from the album was a cover of the Beatles song, "I Saw Her Standing There."
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InspirationThis track was reportedly inspired by the deep friendship bonds that often develop during our younger, formative years.
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Tiffany’s AgeDuring the release of 'Hold an Old Friend's Hand', Tiffany was just 17 years old, showing her talent at a very young age.
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Album CoverTiffany 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.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was notably more sophisticated than her earlier efforts, mirroring the lyrical content of the song.
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