"Hold Me" is a 1987 song by Sheila E., and the first single released from her third album, Sheila E.. The song is an R&B ballad and the B-side is the non-album track "The World Is High". Chart positions was an R&B hit, peaking at No. 3 on the U.S. R&B singles chart. On the Billboard Hot 100, it reached No. 68. Formats and track listings U.S. 7" "Hold Me" (edit) – 4:10 "The World Is High" – 3:25 U.S. 12" "Hold Me" (album) – 5:04 "The World Is High" – 3:25 References 1987 singles Sheila E. songs Paisley Park Records singles Songs written by Sheila E. 1986 songs