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"Hold Out" is a song performed by English musician Sam Fender. The song was released as a digital download on 13 February 2020 by Polydor Records.[1][2] The song was written by Sam Fender and produced by Bramwell Bronte.

"Hold Out"
Single by Sam Fender
Released	13 February 2020
Recorded	2019
Length	2:43
Label	Polydor
Songwriter(s)	Sam Fender
Producer(s)	Bramwell Bronte
Sam Fender singles chronology
"All Is on My Side" (2019) "Hold Out" (2020) "Winter Song" (2020)

Background

Fender originally wrote the song when he was twenty.[3] Talking about the song, he said: "It's about going out on the lash back home which was really just a form of escape."[4] Fender explained that the lyrics address issues facing young people and partying and alcohol.[3]

Music video

A music video to accompany "Hold Out" was first released on YouTube on 13 February 2020.[5] The music video was directed by Jack Whitefield.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]

• Bramwell Bronte – producer, associated performer, engineer, programming, studio personnel
• Sam Fender – composer, lyricist, associated performer, bass, guitar, vocals
• Drew Michael – associated performer, drums
• Johnny 'Blue Hat' Davis – associated performer, saxophone
• Joseph Atkinson – associated performer, synthesizer
• Dean Thompson – engineer, studio personnel
• Rich Costey – mixer, studio personnel

Charts

Chart (2020)	Peak position
Scotland (OCC)[7]	95
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[8]	100

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United Kingdom	13 February 2020[1][2]	Digital download streaming	Polydor

References

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