Hold Me Up

Hold Me Up is the third studio album by the Goo Goo Dolls, released on October 16, 1990 through Medal Blade Records.

History
Hold Me Up is considered the band's true major-label debut, as previous albums were organized by the band themselves. It features their first single, "There You Are", which became their first music video as well. Some consider this album the Goo Goo Dolls' last true "garage rock" album. Also, this marks the beginning of John Rzeznik's emergence as the band's principal lead vocalist.

Band members

 * John Rzeznik – guitars, vocals, composer (tracks 1–6, 8–12, 14)
 * Robby Takac – bass, vocals, composer (tracks 1–6, 8–12, 14)
 * George Tutuska – drums, vocals, composer (tracks 1–6, 8–12, 14), cover art concept

Other personnel

 * Joey Alkes – composer (track 13)
 * Alison Braun – photography
 * Joe Brescio – mastering
 * Peter Case – composer (track 13)
 * Lance Diamond – vocals (track 7)
 * Nick Faigin – art direction
 * Michael Faley – executive producer
 * Chris Fradkin – composer (track 13)
 * Dave Jerosz – photography


 * Rich Kegler – cover art concept
 * David Paich – composer (track 13)
 * Armand John Petri – engineer, producer
 * John Petrie – producer
 * Prince – composer (track 7)
 * Joe Rozler – arranger, horn arrangements, keyboards
 * Michael Sak – engineer
 * Brian Slagel – executive producer