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While songwriter/producer David Porter was in the toilet, his songwriting partner Isaac Hayes yelled at him to hurry up so they could get back to work as he was frustrated at the lack of progress they had made that day. Porter responded, "Hold on man, I'm coming." The immediately inspired Porter quickly finished his business and excitedly told Hayes that "Hold On,I'm Coming" would be a great title for a song. Hayes has repeated this story in various interviews, including one with Reuters in 2005. (thanks, Edward Pearce - Ashford, Kent, England)
This song was featured in the 1980 movie The Blues Brothers. It plays from a cassette in Jake and Elwood's car during the first police car chase. (thanks, Taal - Australia)
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This writing comes on the death of Mr. Isaac Hayes a few days ago (Sunday, Aug. 10th, 2008), as my job has transferred me to Memphis, TN, and I've seen him and the genuinely kind person that he was, and what he meant to Memphis. This is for a man who changed the face of our music for the better.
I run 10K races and do triathlons. Though these lyrics were written as a man laying himself all out in a solemn pledge to be there for a woman - to be her rescuer, no matter what, nor how dire her situation - the majority of these lyrics could just as well ennunciate God's Pledge to be there for us! This is why it is my favorite inspirational song on my walkman, as I bike my 25 miles, dismount and then run 6 miles. The horns are swinging and Cropper's guitar is on point!
"Dont you ever be sad. Lean on me, when times get bad. When the day comes, and I know you been around,in a river of trouble, you're about to drown - Hold on! I'm coming! Hold on cause I'm coming!" - God to the rescue! Thank You, Mr. Hayes!
- Todd, Occoquan, VA
This song is indeed underrated, and one of my favorites.
I used it for the outgoing message on my first telephone answering machine.
- MusicMama, New York, NC
This song is very personal. It relates to my sorrow and past and perhaps thousand of other Vietnam Vets. In 1966 at Fort Jackson thousands of us played it continuously in the beer gardens on week-ends. When I visit The Wall in D.C. annually, I hear it in my head while looking at the names of my comrades. Love this song!
- Harris, Bedford, VA
It plays from an 8-TRACK, actually--on an After-Market player in Jake & Elwood's car on THE BLUES BROTHERS... Forgot which song on the same tape plays before it...
- Dave, Oak Park, MI
Sam and Dave were the inspiration for The Blues Brothers.
- Stella, Ham Lake, MN
Definitely, an underrated song. The horns really make it during the chorus.
- Kyle, Vancouver, Canada
great tune. one of the most underrated songs of all time.
- jef, warren, MI