"Jesus, Take a Hold" is a song written and performed by American country music artist Merle Haggard and The Strangers. It was released in June 1970 as the first single from the album Hag. The song peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and peaked at number seven on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.[1] It reached three on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
"Jesus, Take a Hold" | ||||
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Single by Merle Haggard and The Strangers | ||||
from the album Hag | ||||
B-side | "No Reason to Quit" | |||
Released | June 13, 1970 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 2:18 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Merle Haggard | |||
Producer(s) | Ken Nelson | |||
Merle Haggard and The Strangers singles chronology | ||||
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The Strangers:
Chart (1970) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 3 |
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[3] | 7 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 3 |
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