Sunday, September 1, 2019

Dreaming of a New Tomorrow


Ian Gomm : Hold On


On September 1, 1979,  Ian Gomm's "Hold On" entered the U.S. chart at #81, one spot ahead of the new Knack single "Good Girls Don't". The former Brinsley Schwarz rhythm guitarist and Nick Lowe's co writer of "Cruel to Be Kind" would  reach #18 with this terrific tune. Nothing beats a bass that tumbles its way into the tune. Gomm's chart success led to his opening for Dire Straits on their Sultans of Swing tour, more albums and high expectations for a solo career that never really took off. But at a time when US radio offered few alternatives to disco, it was nice to hear something that involved strumming guitars.The sax line I could have done without.

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