Electric Light Orchestra - Hold On Tight (Audio)

Music video by Electric Light Orchestra performing Hold On Tight (Audio). (C) 1981 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

[@marieblue]

“Hold On Tight” (1981) was the first single from “Time”, a concept album about a time traveler visiting the year 2095. This uplifting song takes place upon his return trip in 1981. The third verse in French reads : Accroche-toi à ton rêve / Accroche-toi à ton rêve / Quand tu vois ton bateau partir / Quand tu sens ton cœur se briser / Accroche-toi à ton rêve. While songwriter Jeff Lynn was recording “Hold On Tight” in Germany, his daughters were living with their mother in France. Since he didn’t speak French, he apparently called the girls’ nanny to help with the translation. The French lyrics are basically a direct English-to-French reprise of the first verse. The track was called an affectionate tip-of-the-hat to ‘50s rock and roll inspired by Jerry Lee Lewis’ pumping piano style❕ UN MUST MUSICAL❕💛🎶💛

[@carmenbrown3437]

Yes, but, can you write the English words in full?

[@marshamariner7897]

This is my favorite ELO song...ever since I first heard it ..others r great...this is mine✌️✌️✌️😺😺

[@StonedDead1981]

loved this song since it, and I, came out. It beat me by a few months.

[@01SaharaEdition]

Accroches-toi a ton reve Accroches-toi a ton reve Quand tu vois ton bateau partir Quand tu sents -- ton coeur se briser Accroches-toi a ton reve

[@geraldarmstrong5646]

cœur

[@maxischmidt5068]

electric light orchestra ... thats the fucking most epic name for a band i've ever seen :D who thinks the same ^^

[@IrenaMV]

You can say it again, and again, and...

[@bettygreenhansen]

I want what you’re smoking!!! ❤️

[@nadiahf.hussaini7860]

Still right.

[@KermitKong24]

One of their best songs in my opinion

[@JNRC62fan]

yes

[@thumper3063]

It's the French that does it for me haha. Love it

[@dougdavis8986]

You don't need to say 'in my opinion'. It's redundant.

[@mikeblanchette637]

If the beat of this song doesn't make your foot start tapping along with it, nothing will!!

[@mikeblanchette637]

I heard this song on the "store " music where i work today for the first time in forever ,maybe since it came out. I'm 68 and have fallen in love with Elo again. Such an infectious feel good song. Must've played it 10 times since I've been out of work.

[@mikeblanchette637]

If the beat of this song doesn't make you start tapping your foot along with it, nothing will😂

[@erniegriego3930]

This song never gets old. It picks up this broken man.

[@ulfingvar1]

Whatever was broken, friend, can mend. Start mending NOW! Tell me what how it goes..

[@NCokkie]

Jeff Lynne is one of the most underrated composers. The man writes brilliant songs.

[@laylaclark9577]

NCokkie Rollover Beatoven

[@baptaskettil11]

On est d'accord

[@donstewart6000]

You are soooooo right Its wonderful to see hes finally getting some recognition he deserves!! Been a fan as long as I can remember And Time is the best Album I have ever heard

[@jaikieperry-sloan5712]

@David Osterberg Same here. I mean, Jeff Lynne isn't exactly underrated either xD He's pretty well known even to younger generations. Everyone knows and loves Mr Blue Sky.

[@IrenaMV]

That is absolutely true!

[@GeneralLotz]

A classic to be certain, uplifting without being annoying...ELO gets it :)

[@mizzoupatriot8814]

This has that late 50's rock n roll sound to it...Awesome.

[@KeepDuhWgheyNbleq]

The first time I heard this I thought somebody remixed a Jerry Lee Lewis song.

[@Bledsow]

It’s 2023 and this hits hard as ever, outstanding

[@NemesisBeast]

Facts!!!

[@JNRC62fan]

facts@@NemesisBeast

[@susannediessner9]

Agreed 💯..much love and..light

[@davecommentator]

This is played every year at the National Hot Rod World Final at Foxhall Stadium, Ipswich, just before the cars set off for the race. It was the late stadium manager Nick Thomas's favourite song of all time, and after his untimely passing it is not only fitting for the race but a lovely tribute to him. Brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it.

[@NoTengoDinero69]

That's a really lovely tribute. Thanks for sharing Dave. My cousin used to love this song. We lost him to a drunk driver 6 years ago. Still makes me smile when I hear this one. :)

[@coupe662]

My parents got me here. Been listening to bill haley mostly, got that from my grandmother. Anyhow take care🌏👈🌤☀️🌟

[@jamesfox2579]

One of my very favorite all-time songs by ELO!❤️

[@mijnheerw7253]

Very motivating song.

[@a1repair]

Never get tired of this tune

[@hermengarcia6868]

La Orquesta De La Luz Eléctrica genial

[@Lasse-wf4dh]

one of the best song from the amazing decades of the 80s

[@samuelclouston1877]

this song should never stops

[@bpage4132]

This is my all-time favourite song from ELO, and I still like it so much and a good performance from Jeff Lynne who wrote and performed this song so beautifully, Top Class for me.

[@jamescostello7584]

Back in 1981 Wyoming Junior High School I heard hold on tight at the moment that was the most best sounding song I ever heard in my life one of the most

[@alskopim]

1:10 - 1:20 is an absoloute masterpiece

[@pastaslut]

agreed! it’s my favourite part other than the french bit

[@New-Moderate]

It’s a very good bridge that breaks up the pace of the song just right.

[@tarahall2218]

Timeless. Inspiring every time I listen to this song. Thank you an abundance of times. xoxo

[@JonnyTainment]

This song makes me want to join the coffee achievers! ☕☕☕

[@segevider3566]

The happiest song ever made Period

[@timalechkevitch4566]

Mr Blue Sky would like to disagree

[@timalechkevitch4566]

No disrespect tho, this is an amazing song

[@dusathemaid]

Both? Both is good. Both.

[@_Mr_Blue_Sky_]

Maybe the second most happiest song ever made.

[@scooterthepog3763]

@@_Mr_Blue_Sky_ Nah Sweet Talkin Woman or Twilight sounds more happier.

[@vlex756]

You can hear the foundation of a number of great Wilbury songs in this one. It's great.

[@samueldavidrucker7514]

Sometimes you just can't beat basic rock- n-roll

[@jackphillips863]

This song gives my 'restless leg' something to DO!

[@endy5enduros307]

ELO ruled my childhood. So many great memories!! Xanadu wouldn't have been such a fantastic movie without ELO.

[@TaylorTCarlson]

How could people vote dislike on this? Did they get so down, that they can't get up?

[@SuperJimmyquick]

This is a proper tune...

[@99Cv]

This song lasts about 15 minutes for me with all those repeats. 👏

[@jperschino]

When Rock n Roll was King

[@back_to80s]

Beautiful band, greetings from Mexico

[@jackienuttall7549]

Simply the best for 40 years

[@Geerladenlad]

This whole album rules!!! One of my favorite concept albums of all time!!

[@michaelkoszowski3716]

And 40 yrs. Later they were right on point with the future !!

[@Geerladenlad]

@@michaelkoszowski3716 Is that what you want?

[@michaelkoszowski3716]

@@Geerladenlad ..😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍

[@karltaylor4455]

"When you see the shadows fallin' When you hear the cold winds callin' Hold on tight to your dreams."

[@dalestiehl4731]

when ur having bad hair day, this song will lift ur spirits

[@jeffkaufman9875]

@dale Hold on tight to your hat, then!..

[@pelucrespins8562]

This man and this group. Talent without limits

[@puppydogpalsfan8494]

Jeff Lynne always make me happy.

[@heavyherti8892]

Still love this album. Reminds me of my mum. She loved it too. She always asked for Hold on Tight and Twilight.

[@MMAfighter38113]

Just heard this in a commercial from 1984. Had no idea it was ELO until I typed the title.

[@rwall514]

This was used in the 'making of Daicon IV' after-scene. The 'over and over and over it goes' correlated to rotoscope footage of the final shot, a planet scene.

[@maxhell4033]

It was in that same video that I heard it for the first time and got hooked on this song.

[@tonik-sw9jx]

I love it 💜. Especially that part sung in French, despite not knowing French language unfortunately. An my English is not very good, either. I wish we all could speak the same language everywhere in the world.

[@danmartinazzi]

Incredible sound!!!!!!

[@Jay-to7yz]

Il parle et chante en français!As a Canadian, that is fucking awesome! Thank you Jeff!

[@capitainehaddock9388]

Ben oui bongnène, un canayen qui parle froncé. Woir si cé créyabe.

[@ghidder3681]

@@capitainehaddock9388 Quel accent est-ça? Ben peut-être c'est juste français familier ce que je ne compends pas parce que je suis d'Allemagne

[@capitainehaddock9388]

Patrick Lee C’est un accent caricatural et sarcastique.

[@ghidder3681]

@@capitainehaddock9388 Ah, je me demandais ce que le mot "froncé" est😅

[@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour]

C’est super!

[@wernerbluhm2996]

Jeff hat den"Dreh" raus! Ein Super Song, wieder mal!

[@ajg2558]

Brilliant, like most of their masterpieces

[@RockstarTylerK]

This is one catchy there. *starts dancing*

[@pauleypavillion6088]

When I listen to this song, it puts my mind inside that huge saucer spaceship this group uses as it's prop. I'm inside this huge spaceship that is on a collision course with earth while this song plays.

[@rolandsingh]

Sept.5th,2023 - Just one BRILLIANT Masterpiece, this timeless Ballad❣ Roland Singh, Canada 🇨🇦

[@sylviademel9749]

Love this song for so many years ❤

[@SweetSweetWaldo]

"You can be a Coffee Achiever, or you can sit at home and watch Leave It To Beaver...." --- Weird Al

[@Lightningchaser92]

huh?

[@danaralston6688]

"Dare To Be Stupid" - well said.

[@helge666]

Danced with my mom in the living room to this tune when it was on the charts here in Germany!

[@stevebaillargeon5853]

That song makes me very happy, is very entertaining and is a very great bearer of hope.

[@simonhough1492]

"Accroches -toi a ton reve"...the best ELO song...❤🎉👍🙏👋

[@williephimister3077]

brilliant. no need to say anymore.

[@rafael4679]

Hold On Tight Electric Light Orchestra Hold on tight to your dream Hold on tight to your dream When you see your ship go sailing When you feel your heart is breaking Hold on tight to your dream It's a long time to be gone Time just rolls on and on When you need a shoulder to cry on When you get so sick of trying Hold tight to your dream When you get so down that you can't get up And you want so much but you're all out of luck When you're so downhearted and misunderstood Just over and over and over you could Accroches-toi a ton reve Accroches-toi a ton reve Quand tu vois ton bateau partir Quand tu sents ton coeur se briser Accroches-toi a ton reve When you get so down that you can't get up And you want so much but you're all out of luck When you're so downhearted and misunderstood Just over and over and over you could Hold on tight to your dream Hold on tight to your dream When you see the shadows falling When you hear that cold wind calling Hold on tight to your dream Hold on tight to your dream Hold on tight to your dream

[@incompetentpolitician3351]

Thank you

[@buddyclem7328]

❤️

[@andresdavidsalamancassuare70]

Vo

[@GaiaCarney]

Thank You, Rapheal 🕊 you rock!

[@mimibelle76]

The Netflix series "Challenger" brought me here. Didn't recognize Jeff Lynne's voice at all and I love ELO. :-D

[@albertcarranza3451]

same for me

[@madblank]

My name is Earl.

[@lukas79s]

me too

[@Neo_politan05]

What episode does it play on?

[@cristofersaezvox]

Me too

[@joseluisalvarez1411]

una de mis bandas predilectas, Electric Light Orchestra por siempre!!!

[@whitemonkeyarts4160]

awesome album...right up there with eldorado...

[@primaryterryharrison5944]

jeff lynne is a damn good record producer as well.

[@marekjezewski4944]

Super super fantastic mega mega hitttttt the Best Gold miusik

[@bemtan7079]

Hold on tight to your dream Hold on tight to your dream When you see your ship go sailing When you feel your heart is breaking Hold on tight to your dream. 夢をしっかり持ち続けろ 夢を手放すな 君の乗った船が出ていってしまっても 心を打ち砕かれてしまっても 夢は持ち続けろ It's a long time to be gone Time just rolls on and on When you need a shoulder to cry on When you get so sick of trying Just hold tight to your dream 人生はまだまだ長いけれど 時はただただ過ぎ去ってゆく 泣きつく肩が欲しい時 がんばり続けることに疲れ果てた時には ただ君の夢にしがみつけ When you get so down that you can't get up And you want so much but you're all out of luck When you're so downhearted and misunderstood Just over and over and over you could 立ち上がれないほど打ちのめされた時 多くを求めても全てに運がなかった時 もの悲しさと失意に満たされた時、誤解された時には 何度でも何度でも、やれる限り… Accroches-toi à ton rêve Accroches-toi à ton rêve Quand tu vois ton bateau partir Quand tu sens ton coeur se briser Accroches-toi à ton rêve. 夢をしっかり持ち続けろ 夢を手放すな 君の乗った船が出ていってしまっても 心を打ち砕かれてしまっても 夢は持ち続けろ When you get so down that you can't get up And you want so much but you're all out of luck When you're so downhearted and misunderstood Just over and over and over you could 立ち上がれないほど打ちのめされた時 多くを求めても全てに運がなかった時 もの悲しさと失意に満たされた時、誤解された時には 何度でも何度でも、やれる限り… Hold on tight to your dream Hold on tight to your dream When you see the shadows falling When you hear that cold wind calling Hold on tight to your dream. 夢をしっかり持ち続けろ 夢を手放すな 夕闇が迫っても 冷たい風の叫ぶ声が聞こえたとしても 夢を強く持ち続けろ Oh, yeah Hold on tight to your dream Yeah, hold on tight... To your dream.

[@davidross7297]

JL is a sonic genius

[@gshskspro8227]

Best song for all time!!!

[@nevebianca5221]

Fantastic!!! From Hungary❤

[@chrishowgill888]

Just the drums! Well it is Bev Bevan! Fantastic...

[@raverbaby551]

Jeff Lynne is a fuckin genius

[@julieraia788]

Yes he sure does, and i like when he sings the words in french to this song. It sounds awesome and it is absolutely seriously a motivating song. 🙂👍

[@rrichards3399]

yes julie........get up... and get IT done. grandfather richard

[@donstewart6000]

Best Album I've Ever Heard And My Favorite A genius of our time

[@chrisrogus7381]

This album actually grew on me recently after finally picking up the "ELO Collection" copy. Glad the reissue included the b-side to this single.

[@kingpost497]

I love the song, but I cannot get over the opening guitar grind.

[@ziggyheldt3931]

This is what music is all about

[@lightland60]

The best is yet to come!❤

[@alicze1]

Super.................

[@suesinclairranke3196]

my theme, pick me up, dance, get my thoughts in a good place, song! thanks!

[@Bledsow]

They just dont make it like this anymore, damn shame OUTSTANDING

[@richarddavis6133]

"I'm tired of chasing my dreams. Ima find out where they are going and hook up with them later " Mitch Hedberg

[@benbacker-holst1973]

I remember listening to this when I was 3 years old in car

[@hert641]

Super!!!

[@vlado5871]

From Slovakia .... super

[@Bizguy1217]

Philippians 3:13-14 is my dream. Yeah.

[@67pamina]

My teenage years brought me here...

[@ivanmay7890]

Hold on tight to 2021

[@marymccombs3145]

This song keeps me going! Love it!!

[@williamblake7528]

put on loop until you get tired of it..me 8 times..

[@thekingcobra63]

16 times

[@derekfunnell7006]

Brilliant song...

[@spikespa5208]

Always come back to this when I'm a little down. Works every time.

[@madblank]

This always picks me up a bit, let's just move on with our life.

[@rexsexson5349]

Love it! Oooh Yeah!

[@finalvoyage3241]

OMG just listen from 1:27 to 1:57 where they sing in French language and then go back to English! What a masterpiece! Unforgettable classic song!

[@maxbrandt6]

Really love this one!!

[@TellMeWhenImTellingLies]

Great friggin song.

[@lenablomdalen4323]

i love this song, best song ever. 🤟

[@anamariamariano8594]

Maravillosa canción,que recuerdos!!!!

[@doralacapitanadecarabineroscl]

Este tema musical me hace recordar de Radio El Conquistador 101.3 FM en mi ciudad natal (Antofagasta), pero en Santiago está en 91.3 FM.

[@hollispascale2299]

la pataaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate 💞🎶🎵

[@jcortese3300]

The synthpop masterpiece that Roy Orbison didn't actually sing. :-)

[@rankytanky7519]

My storytelling song

[@devilmaylift]

my parents had this in their car. I have so many fond memories of them arguing with this song in the back.

[@garretteulett8600]

What?

[@devilmaylift]

@@garretteulett8600 bro don't mind it. I had 3 braincells at that point in my life. I'mma edit it now.

[@KbezukoElDestructor]

​@@devilmaylift hi

[@devilmaylift]

@@KbezukoElDestructor hi

[@christophefabre1908]

Acroche toi à ton rêve, Merci ELO, je vous aimes. Peace & Love Kris

[@rebeccasstories]

Love that they played this during the challenger final flight Netflix series

[@mistyliffey.ie-abe7]

2020 Love and need this song

[@mistyliffey.ie-abe7]

Wise Guys YT ..😏🙃🤪💭💋😎😋🚀🌌✨😌🙂..👏👏👌