Keep on Singing

Helen Reddy

About Keep on Singing

"Keep on Singing" is a 1973 song composed by Danny Janssen and Bobby Hart, best known as a hit single by Helen Reddy. It was originally recorded by Austin Roberts from the album Austin Roberts. It was released as a single on Chelsea Records and reached No. 50 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 39 on the Cash Box Top 100. In Canada it reached # 79.


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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

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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

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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

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Helen Reddy

Helen Reddy (born 25 October 1941) is an Australian-born singer and actress. She is often referred to as the "Queen of 70s Pop". In the 1970s, she enjoyed international success, especially in the United States, where she placed fifteen singles in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. Six of those 15 songs made the Top 10 and three of those songs reached No. 1, including her signature hit "I Am Woman." She also placed 25 singles on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts. Fifteen of those singles made the Top 10 and 8 of those reached No. 1. She was the first artist to ever win the coveted American Music Award for "Favorite Pop/Rock Female" artist. She was also the first Australian to win a Grammy Award and to have three #1 hits in the same year. In television,… more »

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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.
Single Release
This track was released as a single from Reddy's studio album, "Long Hard Climb," in 1974.
Chart Performance
"Keep on Singing" made it to number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Cover Versions
Multiple artists have covered "Keep on Singing" after its initial release by Helen Reddy, including Doris Akers and The Stamps Quartet.
Song Theme
Despite 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.
Signature Song
"Keep on Singing" is considered one of the signature songs of Helen Reddy, often associated closely with her legacy.
TV Performance
Reddy performed this song on numerous television shows during her active singing career, including the very popular "The Midnight Special" in 1974.
Recording Details
The song employs a blend of pop and contemporary music elements, showcasing Reddy's clear and powerful vocals. It was recorded with MCA Records.
Music Industry Recognition
Although it did not win any awards, "Keep on Singing" was recognized by critics for its uplifting message and Reddy's vocal performance.
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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