You Used to Hold Me (Ralphi Rosario song)

"You Used to Hold Me" is a song by American DJ/producer Ralphi Rosario, featuring singer Xaviera Gold. Released as a single in 1987, the song was a hit and remains Rosario's most popular song.^[2]

"You Used to Hold Me"
Single by Ralphi Rosario featuring Xaviera Gold
Released	1987
Genre	House diva house^[1]
Length	3:21
Label	Hot Mix 5 Records
Songwriter(s)	Ralphi Rosario, Xaviera Gold
Producer(s)	Ralphi Rosario, Kenny Jason

In 1994, a set of remixes was released on Strictly Hype Recordings, entitled "You Used to Hold Me '94!".^[3]

Track listing

• US 12" single

A1. "You Used to Hold Me" (Kenny's Mix) - 6:28

A2. "You Used to Hold Me" (Accapella) - 1:16

A3. "You Used to Hold Me" (You Used To Beat Me Black and Blue) (Bonus Beats) - 3:22

B1. "You Used to Hold Me" (Mucho Michie House Mix) - 8:17

B2. "You Used to Hold Me" (Riviera Mix) - 4:58

Charts

Chart (1994)	Peak position
UK Club Chart (Music Week)^[4]	89

Scott and Leon version

In 2000, "You Used to Hold Me" was covered by UK garage duo Scott and Leon featuring singer Sylvia Mason-James on vocals. This version was a top 20 hit, peaking at No. 19 on the UK Singles Chart^[5] and No. 5 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.^[6]

Charts

Chart (2000)	Peak chart position
		Number of weeks on chart
UK Singles (OCC)	19	4
UK Dance Singles (OCC)	5	8

References

1. Muggs, Joe (January 23, 2014). "Let's Fackin' Ave It! 21 diva-house belters that still sound incredible". Fact. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
2. John Bush. "Ralphi Rosario - Biography - AllMusic". AllMusic.
3. "Ralphi Rosario Presents Xaviera Gold - You Used To Hold Me '94!". Discogs.
4. "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). February 26, 1994. p. 10. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
5. "SCOTT & LEON". Official Charts.
6. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". OfficialCharts.com.