"The McCoys" had enjoyed four years of successful touring, when Rick merged his talents with Johnny Winter in 1969 forming "Johnny Winter And" ("And" referring to "The McCoys").
Rick was the only producer of all gold and platinum Winter Brothers recordings.
In '71 Rick was featured on three records, "Johnny Winter And", "Johnny Winter And-Live" and "Edgar Winter's White Trash". "And" featured the first version of Derringer's "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" which was also released as a single, then selected again for "And - Live".
Eventually the busy Derringer joined Edgar's White Trash full-time and produced the gold LP, "Roadwork". Derringer's solo album, "All American Boy" was released in '73 with the now already popular "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo", this time as a 'hit' single.
Rick was writer/producer of Johnny Winter's "Still Alive and Well" album and was player/producer of the Edgar Winter Group's hit album, "They Only Come Out At Night". The latter featured the No. 1, Grammy nominated monster hit, "Frankenstein" and "Free Ride".
In 1976 Rick created the Derringer Band. He released four albums and in '83 returned to his solo career with the LP, "Good Dirty Fun".
Throughout the 70's and 80's the popular Derringer appeared on numerous albums with artists Alice Cooper, Richie Havens, Todd Rundgren and Steely Dan. The list also includes Cyndi Lauper, Barbra Streisand, Kiss, Mason Ruffner and Madam X.
In the mid-80's, Derringer discovered Weird Al Yancovic, producing music for Grammy-winning albums and videos. Derringer's productions of the Michael Jackson parodies, the No. 1 hit "Eat It", and "Who's Fat", have been Yancovic's most successful recordings.
It was also in the 90's that Rick was selected to be producer/writer/performer of the World Wrestling Federation LP's. Hulk Hogan's theme song, "I Am A Real American" was written and performed by Rick in the 80's as a part of these projects.
Derringer was once again sought after by Edgar Winter and in 1990, performed for the LP, "Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer Live in Japan". Then in 1999 Rick and Edgar were back together again for their collaboration on his "Winter Blues" CD.
Derringer also recorded four blues CD's starting in '93 with "Back To the Blues" followed by "Electra Blues", "Blues Deluxe" and his 2000 release "Jackhammer Blues".
At about that same period Derringer, who seems to be constantly in motion, released his destined-to-be-classic "Tend the Fire" in Europe to rave reviews and is eagerly expected by his loyal fans here in the US.
The year 2001 was another busy one for Rick. His venture back into Rock & Roll with Vanilla Fudge superstars Carmine Appice and Tim Bogert produced a recording of intense synergy - "Doin' Business As..." (for Derringer, Bogert & Appice) with vocals, writing and instrumentals shared by all three. 2004 promises a reprise for Derringer and Appice, with the release of "D-N-A".
After "D B A", the next project was truly a work from the heart and soul of Rick and his wife Brenda. Entitled "Aiming 4 Heaven", it brought forth their devotion to God and put it into song with help from their children, Lory & Martin. That project opened the doors for a worldwide release on Reborn Records, as Rick and Brenda are currently putting the finishing touches on the brand new "Still Alive And Well", their second all Christian CD. With a scheduled release date of May, 2004, their fans are already expressing impatience.
We can't forget the Winter of 2002, where Rick ventured into a whole new musical world - Smooth Jazz. Interest in "Rick Derringer Free Ride" grew quickly at radio, and the second single "Hot And Cool" (in the 'Radio and Records' top 20 for 5 months, and number 42 for the year) showed Derringer right at home in the format. It might come as a surprise, but as he explains, it's the kind of music he's been waiting to do his whole life. His wife Brenda is featured as co-writer on three new songs, and arranger/singer on the title cut.
2006 saw the release of 'Live At Cheney Hall' an energetic outing with Rick Derringer, Bruce Waibel (Firehouse and Greg Allman Band) and Tom Curiale. Rick is known for his live performances and this one is a must for any fan!
It seems like almost too much story to take in at one sitting, but the most surprising part is, he's just getting started.
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Hold
Rick Derringer Lyrics
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And river's gonna flow without me
Love's gonna spin without me
And there'll be songs to be sung long after I'm gone
I walk by the stream as the sun goes down
(Sun goes down)
Music runs through me but I can't make sounds
My face is frozen, I can't even cry even when I try
I beg you hold
(Hold)
Hold on to me
(Hold on to me)
Hold
(Hold)
Hold on to me
(Hold on to me)
Don't let me drown
Don't let me sink
Oh, don't let me go
(Don't let me go)
I've tried everything
Lose or win
(Lose or win)
To make sense out of time
But my head just spins and spins and spins
I try to escape this whirlpool I'm in
But like a snake I shed another skin
And I plunge back in
I beg you hold
(Hold)
Hold on to me
(Hold on to me)
Hold
(Hold)
Hold on to me
(Hold on to me)
Don't let me drown
Don't let me sink
Oh, don't let me go
(Don't let me go)
This ocean's gonna roll without you
River's gonna flow without you
Love's gonna spin without you
And there'll be songs to be sung
Long after you're gone and long after I'm gone
Whoo!
I beg you hold
(Hold)
Hold on to me
(Hold on to me)
Hold
(Hold)
Hold on to me
(Hold on to me)
Don't let me drown
Don't let me sink
Oh, don't let me go
(Don't let me go)
I beg you hold
Rick Derringer's song Hold is a deep and emotional composition that delves into the fear of being forgotten and the struggle to hold on to oneself amidst a chaotic world. The lyrics express a sense of detachment from one's self and the environment, as the singer observes the world carrying on without him - the ocean will roll, the river will flow, and love will spin without him. This sense of detachment highlights the feeling of being lost and helpless, with no control over life's events. The singer tries to cry out and escape the whirlpool he is in, shedding a skin like a snake, but he plunges back in, feeling hopeless and lost.
The chorus "Hold on to me, Don't let me drown, Don't let me sink, Oh, don't let me go," depicts the desperation to be held onto and not to be forgotten. The fear of being lost in time and the longing to be remembered is evident throughout the song. The singer wants someone to hold onto him and keep him grounded, to keep him intact in a world that is moving on without him.
Overall, the song Hold portrays a universal experience of fear, detachment, and the struggle to hold onto oneself in a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
Ocean's gonna roll without me
The ocean will continue its course even if I am not there to witness it.
And river's gonna flow without me
Similarly, the river will continue to flow regardless of my presence.
Love's gonna spin without me
Even if I am not involved, love will continue to exist and radiate.
And there'll be songs to be sung long after I'm gone
The world will continue to exist long after I am gone and there will be plenty of music left to be created.
I walk by the stream as the sun goes down
The artist is taking a walk by the stream as the sun sets.
(Sun goes down)
This line is repeated to emphasize that the scene is taking place during sunset.
Music runs through me but I can't make sounds
The singer has a deep connection with music, but is unable to express it through words or actions.
I try to cry out but I don't know why
The artist feels overwhelmed and unable to express their emotions coherently.
My face is frozen, I can't even cry even when I try
The artist is emotionally paralyzed and unable to cry, despite feeling the urge to do so.
I beg you hold
The artist is pleading for someone to hold them.
(Hold)
This line is repeated to emphasize the importance of the request.
Hold on to me
The artist is asking for physical and emotional support.
Don't let me drown
The singer is afraid of being consumed by their emotions and needs help staying afloat.
Don't let me sink
This line is a continuation of the previous one, emphasizing the singer's fear of being overwhelmed by their emotions.
Oh, don't let me go
The singer fears being abandoned and wants reassurance that they won't be left alone.
I've tried everything
The artist has made numerous attempts to deal with their emotional struggles.
Lose or win
This line acknowledges that the artist has experienced both successes and failures in their attempts to cope.
To make sense out of time
The singer is trying to figure out how to understand and manage the passage of time.
But my head just spins and spins and spins
Despite their best efforts, the singer is unable to find a solution to their problems and feels stuck.
I try to escape this whirlpool I'm in
The artist feels trapped by their emotions and wants to find a way out.
But like a snake I shed another skin
This line is a metaphor for the artist's tendency to keep trying to start fresh, but ultimately remaining stuck in the same situation.
And I plunge back in
The artist continually finds themselves back in the same emotional state despite their efforts to escape it.
This ocean's gonna roll without you
This line is a reminder that the singer's problems are insignificant in the grand scheme of things and life will go on with or without them.
River's gonna flow without you
Similar to the previous line, the river will continue to flow regardless of the artist's presence or emotional state.
And there'll be songs to be sung
This line is a reminder that life will go on and people will continue to create music, even if the singer is no longer making music themselves.
Long after you're gone and long after I'm gone
The singer acknowledges that their presence in the world is temporary and that life will continue long after they are gone.
Whoo!
This line is a vocalization that adds emphasis and emotion to the previous line.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PATTI SMITH, RICK DERRINGER
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