At a time of personal freedom in my life, Girl-group Wilson Phillips released their mammoth debut hit single, and perhaps the song of the year for 1990, Hold On. Like many songs from that era, it might not necessarily hold up and is sometimes the subject of ridicule (See the urban dictionary definition of 'rick rolled', which I still don’t understand because I LOVE Rick Astley and that crazy-amazing song people laugh at), but for me this song stands the test of time, reminding me that I have it all inside me to be strong and stay on course in a life that has no road map. There’s a feel to this song that is hard to describe. It could be among a number of things, including the pangs of nostalgia. Either way, this song brings me joy and confidence. I was so happy that it was included in the movie Bridesmaids, because the girls of Wilson Phillips were included in the joke, making it not a joke at all but a lovely memory from ‘back in the day’. I guess that’s the best way to describe this song.
From the historical writing archive. Original date: December 16, 2016. Recovered from local source material; editorial review is still in progress.