"Hold On Tight" is a song written and performed by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).

At the time of its release, the song's music video was the most expensive ever made, with a budget of approximately £40,000.

[5][better source needed] The mostly black and white video features footage of ELO playing the song in a lounge, intercut with scenes in the style of 1940s serial films featuring the band members, including violinist Mik Kaminski, who was no longer a band member nor had actually played on this song, "playing" a guitar.

Billboard called it an "affectionate tip-of-the-hat to '50s rock 'n' roll" that was inspired by "Jerry Lee Lewis' pumping piano style.

"[6] Record World said it has "rockabilly lead vocals, soaring Beach Boys harmonies, patented ELO keyboard waves, and a good time for all.