Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

McFadden & Whitehead

About Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

"Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" is a 1979 disco song performed by R&B duo McFadden & Whitehead, from their debut album McFadden & Whitehead. They wrote and produced the song along with keyboard player Jerry Cohen. Released as the lead single from the album, the song spent a week at number one on the R&B singles chart. It also proved to be a successful crossover hit, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and reached number 5 in the UK. The single also made it to number 10 on the disco charts. It eventually went double platinum, selling over 2 million copies. "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" is about succeeding despite having faced previous disadvantages ("so many things that held us down"). It was widely interpreted to be about the experience of the African American community, and after attaining popularity, became referred to as "the new black national anthem" (the original being the 1900 song "Lift Every Voice and Sing"). McFadden & Whitehead would revisit the song in their 1984 single "Ain't No Stoppin' (Ain't No Way)." 


Year:
1999
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Ain't No Stoppin Us Now!
We're on the move!
Ain't No Stoppin Us Now!
We've got the groove!

There's been so many things that's held us down
But now it looks like things are finally comin' around
I know we've got, a long long way to go
And where we'll end up, I don't know

But we won't let nothin' hold us back
We're putting our selves together
We're polishing up our act!
If you felt we've been held down before

I know you'll refuse to be held down anymore!
Don't you let nothing, nothing
Stand in your way!
I want ya'll to listen, listen

To every word I say, every word I say!
Ain't No Stoppin Us Now!
We're on the move!
Ain't No Stoppin Us Now!

We've got the groove!
Ain't No Stoppin Us Now!
We're on the move!
Ain't No Stoppin Us Now!

We've got the groove!
I know you know someone that has a negative vow
And if you're trying to make it they only push you aside
They really don't have, no where to go

Ask them where they're going, they don't know
But we won't let nothin' hold us back
We're gonna put our selves together
We're gonna polish up our act!

And if you've ever been held down before
I know you'll refuse to be held down anymore!
Don't you let nothing, nothing
Stand in your way!

I want ya'll to listen, listen
To every word I say, every word I say!
Ain't No Stoppin Us Now!
We're on the move!

Ain't No Stoppin Us Now!
We've got the groove!
Ain't No Stoppin Us Now!
We're on the move!

Ain't No Stoppin Us Now!
We've got the groove!

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McFadden & Whitehead

McFadden and Whitehead were an American songwriting, production, and recording duo, best known for their signature tune "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now". They wrote and produced some of the most popular R&B hits of the 1970s, and were primarily associated with Gamble and Huff's Philadelphia International soul music record label more »

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Written by: JERRY ALLEN COHEN, GENE MCFADDEN, JOHN WHITEHEAD

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16 facts about this song

Writers and Performers
"Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" is a hit song written and performed by Gene McFadden and John Whitehead.
Release Date
The song was first released in 1979.
Album
It belongs to the self-titled album, "McFadden & Whitehead".
Producers
The song was produced by legendary production team McFadden & Whitehead, and Jerry Cohen.
Genre
The song is classified under Disco and R&B genres.
Chart Performance
It reached No.1 on the R&B charts and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
Duration
The song is 7 minutes and 2 seconds long in its original version.
Message
The lyrics of "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" express optimism and determination, becoming a popular anthem at various types of gatherings, including graduation ceremonies and political rallies.
Samples
The song has been sampled numerous times by contemporary artists like Puff Daddy, Dr. Dre, etc.
Gold Certified
This song was certified gold for selling over a million copies in August 1979, three months after its release.
Live Performances
"Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" was performed live at the 2014 Essence Music Festival and was well-received by audiences.
Legacy
Considered a classic, the song has often been associated with the Philadelphia Soul (Philly Soul) movement that became popular in the 70s and early 80s, it inspired hopes and dreams of many during its time and continues to do so today.
Sports Connection
The song quickly became an anthem for the Philadelphia Phillies during their successful run to become 1980 World Series champions.
UK Chart Performance
It made a significant impact in the United Kingdom as well, where it reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
Cover Versions
Over the years, it has been covered by various artists including Luther Vandross, Wayman Tisdale, and Marcus Miller. The Vandross cover also made a strong showing on the charts.
Recognition
In 2017, the song was recognized and included in National Public Radio (NPR)'s "American Anthem" series which explores songs that tap into the collective emotions of the country and its communities.

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