If We Hold On Together by Diana Ross

Album: The Land Before Time Soundtrack (1988)

Charted: 11

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"If We Hold On Together" was written for the 1988 animated film The Land Before Time and plays under the end credits. It's an uplifting song about friendship that plays to the storyline of the film, which finds various dinosaurs banding together to overcome challenges.
This song was written by James Horner and Will Jennings, the team that composed another far more famous movie theme: "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic. The producer was Peter Asher, famous for his work with The Beatles and James Taylor.
The song didn't make much impact in America but was a #11 hit in the UK and was huge in Japan, where it went to #1. It's the kind of melodic ballad that's right in Ross' strike zone, along the lines of her hits "Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" and "Touch Me in the Morning."

She had recently returned to Motown Records and was entering a new phase in her career. Her next album, Workin' Overtime, was produced by Nile Rodgers.
The song was later issued on Diana Ross' 1991 album The Force Behind the Power.

Comments: 11

Kelsey Follett from Phoenix, AzI sang this in honor of my late maternal grandfather who died 3 years ago.
Iani from Irving, TxOne of my favorite songs of all time
Nell from Chatham, Njthere's a version sung by Aria Noelle Curzon and Candace Hudson.
Nell from Chatham, Njsuch a beautiful song!
Maris from Manila, PhilippinesThis is my favourite. "The Land before Time". I almost have all of its movies.
"James Horner" (composer of this song) is my favourite, he composed my favourite song.
Mjn Seifer from Not Listed For Personal Reason, EnglandBoth this and Michael Jackson's "Earth Song" are going to be played when I die. I've decided.
Dc from Kansas City, MoThis song is great. I never get tired of listening to the lyrical or instrumental version. James Horner is such a great composer, especially for animated films. And just for the record, "The Land Before Time" wasn't done by Disney. It was done by Universal.
Camille from Mesquite, TxThis song makes me sad because everytime I hear it i think of the little girl who played Ducky in the Land Before Time. Its so sad she had to die.She didn't even get to enjoy the sucess of the movie...
Ee from Singapore, SingaporeI heard this song while attending a breast cancer charity show. The organizer invited all the cancer patients on stage to sing this song, with lyrics for the audience to sing along. The hall was filled with emotions, love and hope.
Mitchell from Auckland, New ZealandI love this song. It is perfect for "The Land Before Time", which is one of my favourite animated Disney movies.
Tiffany from Dover, FlI heard that song in the closing credits of Don Bluth's "The Land Before Time" once. It was heartwarming!

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