[1] It was written by Bill Bodine and Beth Andersen, and produced by Jack White and Harold Faltermeyer.

[9] Branigan performed the song on American music TV show Solid Gold,[10] and Dick Clark's Nitetime.

[11] Upon release, Billboard listed the song as a dance pick and commented: "A straight-ahead, American-sounding rock ballad; more booming beat boxes, less exotica than her usual repertoire.

"[12] Cash Box wrote: "An urgent ballad with a surging rock feel, "Hold Me" showcases the Branigan voice in all its many textured volume.

With sharp hooks and a hummable melody, the tune could mean another chart racer for one of pop's favorite singers.