Keep on Truckin'
Eddie Kendricks
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Ooh... Ooh... Ooh... Keep on truckin', baby I got to keep on truckin' Got to get to your good lovin' Huh...huh...huh...huh...huh... Shame A double shame on me, yeah Love Love, I let it control me, yeah From just one kiss I am inspired To lovers in time there's a fire And I'll keep on truckin', baby I got to keep on truckin' I got to get to your good lovin' Huh...huh...huh...huh...huh... Baby, its bad It's so hard to bear Yes, babe You're hard to bear I've got a fever rising with desire It's my love jones and I feel like I'm on fire And I'll keep on keep on truckin', baby I got to keep on truckin' Got to get to your good lovin' Huh...huh...huh...huh...huh... Feelin' good No, you can't stop the feelin' No, you can't stop the feelin' No, not now Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Keep on truckin' on Keep on truckin' on Keep on truckin' Keep on truckin' on Keep on truckin' Yes, I've got a fever rising with desire It's my love jones and I feel like I'm on fire And I'll keep on keep on truckin', baby I'm the red ball express of lovin' Diesel-powered straight to you, I'm truckin' In old Temptation's rain, I'm duckin' For your love through sleet and snow, I'm truckin', ooh I'm the red ball express of lovin' Diesel-powered straight to you, I'm truckin' In old Temptation's rain, I'm duckin' For your love through sleet and snow, I'm truckin' Ain't nothin' holdin' me back nothin' I'll keep right on, right on truckin' Ain't nothin' holdin' me back nothin' I'll keep right on, right on truckin' Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, truckin' Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, truckin'
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Written by: ANITA POREE, FRANK WILSON, FRANK EDWARD WILSON, LEONARD CASTON
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15 facts about this song
Artist Background"Keep On Truckin'" is by Eddie Kendricks, a multi-talented vocalist well-known as one of the founding members of "The Temptations", an iconic American music group.
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Song's Release Date"Keep On Truckin'" was released in 1973.
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Album DetailsThis song is included in Kendricks' album, also named "Keep On Truckin'", which was his third solo album.
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Chart Success"Keep On Truckin'" reached the number one spot on both the 'Billboard Hot 100' and 'R&B Singles' charts.
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Song DurationThe original release of "Keep On Truckin'" was split into two parts. Part one is approximately three minutes long, while part two extends this to around eight minutes in total.
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GenreThe song is classified as 'soul' and 'R&B' and it is known as one of the pioneer songs of the 'disco' genre.
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Songwriters"Keep On Truckin'" was penned by Leonard Caston, Anita Poree, and Frank Wilson.
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Song ConceptThe lyrics of the song revolve around encouraging positivity and perseverance, despite the challenges that life may throw at you.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by Frank Wilson, a renowned songwriter and producer who worked predominantly with 'Motown Records'.
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Impact on CareerThe success of "Keep On Truckin'" helped catapult Eddie Kendricks to solo stardom following his departure from The Temptations.
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Cultural ImpactThe phrase "keep on truckin'" became a popular catchphrase in the 1970s, it's a phrase that means to carry on or continue with one's journey or task.
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Remix VersionA dance remix of "Keep On Truckin'" was released in the year 1987.
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Other VersionsVarious artists, including the British band UFO and rapper Young MC, have covered or sampled "Keep On Truckin'" in their music.
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Recognition"Keep On Truckin'" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2020, nearly half a century after its original release.
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Video PopularityThe official music video of "Keep On Truckin'" on YouTube has amassed over 1 million views.
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