Hang On

Album: Hurley (2010)
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Songfacts®:

  • Frontman Rivers Cuomo described this 1960s-inspired pop song to MTV News as "sounding like Frankie Valli but mixed with Metallica guitars."
  • Canadian actor Michael Cera makes a guest appearance on this track, singing backing vocals and playing the hurdy gurdy and mandolin.

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