“Hold On to the Nights” is a power ballad by American singer-songwriter Richard Marx. It was released in May 1988 with “Lonely Heart” on the B-side as the fourth single from his self-titled debut album. The song became Marx’s first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing his status as a prominent figure in the late 1980s music scene.
Richard Marx wrote “Hold On to the Nights” himself, showcasing his talent for crafting emotive and memorable ballads. The song’s success followed the earlier hits from his debut album, such as “Don’t Mean Nothing” and “Endless Summer Nights,” which had already established Marx as a significant new artist in pop-rock music.
“Hold On to the Nights” achieved significant commercial success. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it Richard Marx’s first chart-topping single. The song also performed well internationally, contributing to the global success of his debut album. Its popularity helped solidify Marx’s reputation as a leading artist in the late 1980s.