You Used to Hold Me (Ralphi Rosario song)

"You Used to Hold Me"
Single by Ralphi Rosario featuring Xaviera Gold
Released1987
Genre
Length3:21
LabelHot Mix 5 Records
Songwriter(s)Ralphi Rosario, Xaviera Gold
Producer(s)Ralphi Rosario, Kenny Jason

"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]

In 1994, a set of remixes was released on Strictly Hype Recordings, entitled "You Used to Hold Me '94!".[3]

Track listing

  • 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

Chart (1994) Peak
position
UK Club Chart (Music Week)[4] 89

Scott and Leon version

In 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

Chart (2000) Peak chart position
Number of weeks on chart
UK Singles (OCC) 19 4
UK Dance Singles (OCC) 5 8

References

  1. ^ Muggs, Joe (January 23, 2014). "Let's Fackin' Ave It! 21 diva-house belters that still sound incredible". Fact. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  2. ^ John Bush. "Ralphi Rosario - Biography - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  3. ^ "Ralphi Rosario Presents Xaviera Gold - You Used To Hold Me '94!". Discogs.
  4. ^ "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). February 26, 1994. p. 10. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "SCOTT & LEON". Official Charts.
  6. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". OfficialCharts.com.
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