Jesus, Take a Hold
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"Jesus, Take a Hold" is a 1970 song written and performed by Merle Haggard
. "Jesus, Take a Hold" peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboad Hot Country Singles chart and peaked at number seven on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. It reached three on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
Merle Haggard
Merle Ronald Haggard is an American country music singer, guitarist, fiddler, instrumentalist, and songwriter. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster guitars, vocal harmonies,...
. "Jesus, Take a Hold" peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboad Hot Country Singles chart and peaked at number seven on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. It reached three on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
Chart performance
| Chart (1970) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 | 7 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 3 |