The title track of this 1966 album became an enduring anthem of soul, a defiant declaration of support that perfectly captured the duo's passionate delivery.
- "Hold On, I'm Comin'" was written by Homer Banks and Bettye Crutcher, who were part of the Stax songwriting collective.
- The album reached number 21 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 3 on the R&B Albums chart.
- The song was originally written from the perspective of a lover promising to be there for their partner, but it was quickly adopted as a civil rights anthem.
Sam & Dave were an American soul and R&B duo from Brooklyn, New York, known for their electrifying live performances and tight vocal harmonies. At the time of "Hold On, I'm Comin'," they were at the peak of their powers, having already achieved significant success with Atlantic Records and Stax Records collaborators.
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