Keep on Singing
Helen Reddy
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KEEP ON SINGING Helen Reddy (Keep on singing don't stop singing) (You're gonna be a star some day) (You're gonna make a lot of people happy) (When they come to hear you play) I don't remember mama She died when I was born We lived in a one room shanty But daddy tried to make it a home When I was only six years old I started singing in the streets People would throw me pennies So I could daddy make ends meet They said CHORUS: Keep on singing Don't stop singing You're gonna be a star someday You're gonna make a lot of people happy When they come to hear you play They said keep on singin Keep the bells a ringin Spread the music from town to town There's not enough song in this old world So spread your song around By the time I was 10 years old I had a rock n roll band Daddy's eyes were growing dim But I didn't understand He said he would be so proud of me Each time he'd hear us play At night he'd pull me to his side And daddy would always say CHORUS He didn't have much money But things didn't seem so bad I felt just like the queen of the world When I was with my dad Then one rainy April night Daddy called me to his side He held me with his tremblin hands Right before he died CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS FADE
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Written by: BOBBY HART, DANNY JANSSEN
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10 facts about this song
Creator Details"Keep on Singing" is a song recorded by Australian-American pop singer Helen Reddy. The producer behind this recording was Tom Catalano, and the songwriters were Bobby Hart and Danny Janssen.
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Single ReleaseThis track was released as a single from Reddy's studio album, "Long Hard Climb," in 1974.
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Chart Performance"Keep on Singing" made it to number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists have covered "Keep on Singing" after its initial release by Helen Reddy, including Doris Akers and The Stamps Quartet.
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Song ThemeDespite its cheerful title, the song carries a deeper message about continuing to stay positive and moving forward even during tough times and life's struggles.
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Signature Song"Keep on Singing" is considered one of the signature songs of Helen Reddy, often associated closely with her legacy.
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TV PerformanceReddy performed this song on numerous television shows during her active singing career, including the very popular "The Midnight Special" in 1974.
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Recording DetailsThe song employs a blend of pop and contemporary music elements, showcasing Reddy's clear and powerful vocals. It was recorded with MCA Records.
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Music Industry RecognitionAlthough it did not win any awards, "Keep on Singing" was recognized by critics for its uplifting message and Reddy's vocal performance.
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Cultural Impact"Keep on Singing," together with Reddy's most famous hit, "I Am Woman," had made a massive impact on the rise of the feminist movement in the '70s due to the empowering messages these songs carry.
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