Can you tell me the name and artist for this song -- it sounds like an
80's song, and this midi file is a very crude representation of the
chorus melody:
http://www.peacefire.org/hold-on.mid
The uppermost note in the midi melody is what the guy is singing --
the only words of which I could make out, sounded like "Hold on, hold
on".  It sounds like the kind of song though where if you've heard it,
you'll recognize it by the midi file.

Hello bennetthaselton-ga!

I *love* this song (and I love 80's music)! The song is ?Oh Sherry?
(sometimes spelled ?Oh Sherrie?) by Steve Perry.

Some facts (and interesting sites you might like) about this song and its singer:

It reached number 3 on the Billboard Charts in 1984. 
http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:Yve-mV8PSk0J:www.billboard.biz/bb/thisday/thisday.jsp+steve+perry+oh+sherrie+year+billboard+hit&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=2

Steve Perry just turned 45 a few days ago. (Happy Birthday!)
http://steveperryonline.net/

Here are the lyrics to the song:
http://www.oldielyrics.com/lyrics/steve_perry/oh_sherrie.html
http://journey.lyrics-songs.com/lyrics/67056/

To hear an audio clip of the song, visit Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000G4LF/qid=1138249584/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-0728712-4186336?n=507846&s=music&v=glance

Steve Perry used to be the lead singer of Journey. Journey received a
star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame about a year ago on January 21,
2005.
http://www.steveperryfanclub.homestead.com/HollywoodWalkOfFame.html

I hope this helps! Should you need further clarification, please let
me know how I can help. Enjoy the song!

Sincerely,
Boquinha-ga

Search Strategy:
Recognizing the song from your midi file (with my husband?s help?I
must give credit where credit is due).
Getting an audio clip on Amazon.com for you

Search Terms Used:
steve perry journey
steve perry lead singer journey
steve perry oh sherrie year billboard hit
oh sherry journey lyrics
oh sherrie journey lyrics

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Clarification of Answer by boquinha-ga on 25 Jan 2006 20:49 PST

By the way, the song's totally in my head now. Catchy tune. I'm
singing along as I type! :)

Yep that was it.  Once I had the title I found it on iTunes.

Great! I'm happy to hear it. Thanks for the 5-star rating.

Sincerely,
Boquinha-ga