Hold on to 18
Black 'N Blue
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I got one small thing that's on my mind Am I half dead or am I doin' fine? Well, I know one thing, I won't be forgotten I don't got nothin' and I want a lot If money can't buy it, I don't wanna talk Don't wanna be long forgotten 'Cause I know what I need But I don't know how to get it It's totally out of reach Yeah, I know what I need But I don't know how to get it I wanna stay young, stay young So hold on to 18 I know what I like, babe Hold on to 18 They can't see what I see I don't care about society I don't care about responsibility And I don't need no one, out on my own I won't grow old and I don't wanna die You say I'm too young but that's a dirty lie I wanna be on my own now 'Cause I know what I need But I don't know how to get it It's totally out of reach Yeah, I know what I need But I don't know how to get it I wanna stay young So hold on to 18 I know what I like, babe Hold on to 18 They can't see what I see, no I've got one small thing that's on my mind Am I half dead or am I doin' fine? Well, I know one thing, I won't be forgotten I don't got nothin' and I want a lot If money can't buy it, I don't wanna talk Don't wanna be Hold on to 18 I know what I like, babe Hold on to 18 They can't see what I see Hold on to 18 I know what I like, babe Hold on to 18 Hold on to 18
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Written by: JAMIE POND, TOMMY THAYER
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10 facts about this song
Band Details"Hold on to 18" is a popular song by the American glam metal band "Black 'N Blue."
- The band was formed in Portland, Oregon, and accepted by the Los Angeles, California music scene which was mostly dominated by glam metal during the 80s.
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Album DetailsThe song is a part of the band's self-titled debut album, "Black 'N Blue," which was released in the year 1984.
- The album was produced by Dieter Dierks, a German music producer known for his work with Scorpions.
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Song Style and InfluenceThe song "Hold On To 18" stood for the band's youthful spirits and untamed energy which is characteristic of the glam metal genre.
- The song deals with themes of rebellion and the longing to remain youthful.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was aired on MTV and showcased the band's members performing the song on a concert stage, adding to their popularity.
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Chart Performance"Black 'N Blue" album made it to No.129 on the Billboard 200, and "Hold on to 18" was a significant contribution to its success.
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Line-upThe line-up for the band during the recording of the song included Jaime St. James (vocals), Tommy Thayer (guitars), Jeff Warner (guitars), Patrick Young (bass), and Pete Holmes (drums).
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Song's Identity"Hold on to 18" has also become somewhat of an identity for Black 'N Blue, being one of their most recognizable and celebrated songs.
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LegacyThe band's early material, including "Hold On To 18," is considered influential in the glam metal genre. Today, many fans and critics regard the song as a classic of the 80s glam metal era.
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Live PerformancesBlack 'N Blue often performed "Hold on to 18" during their live concerts, and the song usually received dramatic audience response.
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Tommy Thayer's SuccessGuitarist Tommy Thayer later joined KISS, one of the world's most successful rock bands where he replaced Ace Frehley as the lead guitarist. "Hold on to 18" played a major role in earning Thayer recognition in his early career.
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