Hold Up a Light
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| Single by Take That | ||||
| from the album The Circus | ||||
| Released | 14 December 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:28 | |||
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"Hold Up a Light" is the fifth and final single from English group
The Greatest Day – Take That Presents: The Circus Live
.
Background
"Hold Up a Light" was written by band members
UK Singles Chart.[3]
The song also featured on Take That's Progress Live tour, where they performed it together before reuniting with Robbie Williams.
Critical reception
The Guardian said the song was designed "to encourage a lighters-aloft moment."[4] BBC Music described the track as "perky" and "magical".[5] Digital Spy noted: " 'Hold Up a Light', led by Mark Owen, is a fist-pumping anthem that will require a lot of ticker tape when played live."[6]
Music video
The official music video for "Hold Up a Light" was premiered on The One Show.[7] The video sees the four band members performing the song live on the Wembley leg of their record breaking Circus Tour.[8]
Personnel
- Mark Owen – lead vocals, backing vocals
- Gary Barlow – backing vocals
- Howard Donald – backing vocals
- Jason Orange – backing vocals
Track listing
- "Hold Up a Light" – 4:28
- "Hold Up a Light" (live at Wembley Stadium) – 4:30
Chart positions
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[9] | 86 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 123 |
References
- ^ http://www.take-that.co.uk/discussion/showthread.php?t=37704[permanent dead link]
- ^ "pulsemusic.proboards 19/12/2009 - Google Search". google.com.
- ^ a b "Chart Log UK – Chart Coverage and Record Sales 2009 and Special Single-File Version". zobbel.de.
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ Kraines, Talia. "BBC - Music - Review of Take That - The Circus". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "Take That: 'The Circus'". Digital Spy. 3 December 2008. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "Hold Up a Light Music Video Live - Take That". YouTube. 1 November 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2010.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ "Take That embark upon record-breaking Circus Live tour | Latest celebrity news". Hellomagazine.com. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 - Official Charts Company". officialcharts.com.
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