"Holding On" is a song by

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duo

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. It features vocals from Gregory Porter. It was released worldwide on 26 May 2015 as the

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from the duo's second studio album, ''

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''. The track premiered on 26 May 2015 as

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's ''Hottest Record in the World''. The track was written by Howard Lawrence, Porter and

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. The track peaked at number 13 in the UK iTunes chart but only managed to reach number 46 in the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing

*Digital download #"Holding On" (featuring Gregory Porter) – 5:15 *Digital download – The Remixes and 12" remix EP #"Holding On" (Julio Bashmore Elevated mix) – 6:33 #"Holding On" (Pomo remix) – 3:28 #"Holding On" (Melé remix) – 4:54 #"Holding On" (Armand Van Helden dub mix) – 4:58 #"Holding On" (Gus Pirelli VIP 7" disco mix) – 3:12

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Holding On Disclosure (band) songs 2015 singles 2015 songs Island Records singles Songs written by Jimmy Napes Songs written by Guy Lawrence Songs written by Howard Lawrence