Holding On (Beverley Craven song) Holding On (Beverley Craven song) "Holding On" is a ballad by British singer Beverley Craven. The song was released as the album's fourth single in late 1990. This was Craven's first entry in the UK charts, peaking at a low #95 in February 1991. After the success of "Promise Me" in May 1991, "Holding On" was re-released as the follow-up single in July 1991, peaking at #32. The song also hit some European charts, and was also Craven's sole chart entry in the USA charts. "Holding On" was one of three songs Craven recorded first with producer Stewart Levine in
Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick onwards, that "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick" finally became a million-seller. The song has been used for numerous purposes since its release including various adverts (including one in 2006 for financial company Capital One) and in numerous television programmes (including the "Doctor Who" episode "Tooth and Claw"). It has had its lyrics changed often, including in one instance to 'hit me with your oven chip'. This, combined with its continued popularity and original chart success has ensured that today the song is incredibly easily to find on CD, not only on all of Ian Dury's compilations but in numerous