Word Origin and History for persevere Expand. v. mid-14c., from Old French perseverer continue, persevere, endure and directly from Latin perseverare continue steadfastly, persist, from persevereus very strict, earnest, from per- very (see per) + severus strict (see severity).
Shake, Rattle, and Roll. Â« Back to Songs. Released in 1954...This next song was written by songwriting giant Jesse Stone who also penned The Drifterâs first release, âMoney Honeyâ. It went #1 R&B and although it didnât make it big on Pop...it did create a legend.
Or fourth ... In March 2013, Alabama Shakes debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 with Hold On.. The track bowed at No. 100 following the band's performance of it on NBC's Saturday Night Live (that Feb. 16). The song's Hot 100 arrival spurred a bit of dÃ©jÃ  vu. After all, more than a few songs titled Hold On have hit the Hot 100.