"Holdin' On to Yesterday" is the debut single by American rock band Ambrosia. It was written by David Pack and Joe Puerta.
| "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 | ||||
| Length | 4:19 | |||
| Label | 20th Century Fox | |||
| Songwriter(s) | David Pack, Joe Puerta[4] | |||
| Producer(s) | Freddie Piro | |||
| Ambrosia singles chronology | ||||
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Chart performance
editThe 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.[5] It was also a top 40 hit in Canada and New Zealand.
| Chart (1975) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[6] | 46 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 17 |
| US Cash Box Top 100 | 18 |
| Canada RPM Top Singles[8] | 37 |
| New Zealand (RIANZ)[9] | 36 |
| Netherlands (NED)[10] | 36 |
Personnel
edit- David Pack - lead vocal, guitar
- Christopher North - organ, pianos, backing vocal
- Joe Puerta - bass, backing vocal
- Burleigh Drummond - drums, backing vocal
- Daniel Kobialka - violin
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Molanphy, Chris (July 31, 2021). "What a Fool Believes Edition". Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia (Podcast). Slate. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ "discogs.com". discogs.com. May 1975. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2007). Top Pop Singles: 1955–2006. Record Research.
- ^ "Ambrosia Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
- ^ "Ambrosia Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Singles - August 30, 1975" (PDF).
- ^ NZ Top 40 Singles, 24 November 1975
- ^ "Holdin' on to Yesterday (Netherlands)". Dutch Charts. Retrieved December 4, 2019.