Keep Searchin'
Del Shannon
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No one will understand what I've gotta do, I've gotta find a place to hide with my baby by my side, She's been hurt so much, they treat her mean and cruel, They try to keep us far apart, there's only one thing left we can do. We gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to hide, Searchin', searchin', she'll be by my side, If we gotta keep on the run we'll follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh, Follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh. Doesn't matter, doesn't matter what people might say, She's mine and I'm gonna take her anyway. Gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to stay, Searchin', searchin', every night and day, If we gotta keep on the run, we'll follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh, Follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh. We gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to hide, Searchin', searchin', she'll be by my side, If we gotta keep on the run we'll follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh, Follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh. Follow the sun-ah, Follow the sun-ah, Follow the sun.
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow the Sun)" was released by American rock and roll musician Del Shannon in 1964.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 9 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Shannon's biggest hits.
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International Success"Keep Searchin'" had even more success internationally; it reached the number 3 spot on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 in Ireland.
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Music StyleThe song is known for its unique blending of rock and roll with a more dramatic and melancholy pop style, which became characteristic of Shannon's music.
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Personal ContextThe song was released during a difficult period in Shannon's personal life, as he was struggling with alcoholism and depression.
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Relevance in Shannon's CareerAfter "Keep Searchin'", Shannon did not have another hit in the US until 1981, marking the song as the end of his mainstream popularity in America.
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Cover VersionsA variety of artists have covered the song, including The Searchers, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Fortunes, and Bruce Springsteen.
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InspirationDel Shannon reportedly stated that the song was about continuously searching for peace of mind, reflecting his own personal struggles during that time.
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Non-English versionsSeveral non-English versions of the song exist, including in Finnish (under the title "Kun aurinko laskee") and Dutch.
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Song LengthThe song is noted for being quite brief, with a running time of just over 2 minutes. However, its emotional depth and catchy melody have made it enduringly popular despite its length.
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