"You Used to Hold Me" is a song by American DJ/producer Ralphi Rosario, featuring singer Xaviera Gold. Released as a single in 1987, the song was a hit and remains Rosario's most popular song.[2]
| "You Used to Hold Me" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Single by Ralphi Rosario featuring Xaviera Gold | |
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:21 |
| Label | Hot Mix 5 Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Ralphi Rosario, Xaviera Gold |
| Producer(s) | Ralphi Rosario, Kenny Jason |
In 1994, a set of remixes was released on Strictly Hype Recordings, entitled "You Used to Hold Me '94!".[3]
Track listing
edit- US 12" single
- A1. "You Used to Hold Me" (Kenny's Mix) - 6:28
- A2. "You Used to Hold Me" (Accapella) - 1:16
- A3. "You Used to Hold Me" (You Used To Beat Me Black and Blue) (Bonus Beats) - 3:22
- B1. "You Used to Hold Me" (Mucho Michie House Mix) - 8:17
- B2. "You Used to Hold Me" (Riviera Mix) - 4:58
Charts
edit| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Club Chart (Music Week)[4] | 89 |
Scott and Leon version
editIn 2000, "You Used to Hold Me" was covered by UK garage duo Scott and Leon featuring singer Sylvia Mason-James on vocals. This version was a top 20 hit, peaking at No. 19 on the UK Singles Chart[5] and No. 5 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2000) | Peak chart position | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of weeks on chart | ||
| UK Singles (OCC) | 19 | 4 |
| UK Dance Singles (OCC) | 5 | 8 |
References
edit- ^ Muggs, Joe (January 23, 2014). "Let's Fackin' Ave It! 21 diva-house belters that still sound incredible". Fact. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
- ^ John Bush. "Ralphi Rosario - Biography - AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "Ralphi Rosario Presents Xaviera Gold - You Used To Hold Me '94!". Discogs.
- ^ "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). February 26, 1994. p. 10. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "SCOTT & LEON". Official Charts.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". OfficialCharts.com.
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