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