Sam & Dave

Hold On, I’m Comin’

First released1966

"Hold On, I'm Comin'" was recorded at Stax Records' studio in Memphis, Tennessee between 1965 and 1966. The album was produced by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, the legendary songwriting team who also wrote most of the material for Sam Moore and Dave Prater. The recordings featured the core Stax studio musicians, including Booker T. and the M.G.'s, who provided the tight, soulful instrumental arrangements characteristic of the Stax sound. The production emphasized live, energetic performances with minimal overdubbing, capturing the raw soul and gospel influences that defined Sam & Dave's style. The album's success helped establish Sam & Dave as one of the most important soul duos of the 1960s and showcased Stax Records' distinctive approach to soul music production during the label's golden era.