<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Alternative Cover </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> German version </Td> </Tr> <P> "Hold the Line" is a song by the American rock band Toto . The song was written by the band's keyboardist David Paich, and the lead vocals were performed by Bobby Kimball . The song was released as the band's debut single, and was featured on their debut 1978 eponymous album . The song was a huge success in the U.S.; it reached Number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the winter of 1978--79, and Number 14 on the official UK chart . </P> <P> Jeff Porcaro, the band's drummer, gave a definition for the song: </P>

Who sang lead vocals on hold the line