On and On

Stephen Bishop

About On and On

"On and On" is a song by American singer/songwriter Stephen Bishop. The song, from his debut album Careless, became a major hit, peaking at number 11 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and spending 28 weeks on the chart. In Canada, the song peaked at number 6. On the U. S. Easy Listening chart, "On and On" peaked at number two. It reached number three on the corresponding Canadian chart. Despite failing to crack the Top Ten, it was the 30th ranked single by the Billboard magazine year-end chart for 1977 as a result of its almost seven-month chart run. The song appears on his 1976 album, Careless. The song was featured in the films Anger Management, How to Deal, The Hitcher, Margot at the Wedding, My Friend Dahmer and Remarkable Power. 


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Down in Jamaica
They go lots of pretty women
Steal your money
Then they break your heart
Lonesome sue, she's in love with ol'Sam
Take him from the fire into the frying pan

On and on
She just keeps on trying
And she smiles when she feels like crying
On and on, On and on, On and on

Poor ol'Jimmy
Sits alone in the moonlight
Saw his woman kiss another man
So he takes a ladder
Steals the stars from the sky
Puts on sinatra and starts to cry

On and on
He just keeps on trying
And he smiles when he feels like crying
On and on, On and on, On and on

when the first time is the last time
It can make you feel so bad
But if you know it, show it
Hold on tight
Don't let her say "goodnight"

Got the sun on my shoulders
And my toes in the sand
My woman's left me for the some other man
Aw, but I don't care
I'll just dream and stay tan
Toos up my heart to see where it lands

On and on
I just keep on trying
And I smile when I feel like dying
On and on
On and on
On and on

On and on
On and on
On and on

On and on
On and on
On and on

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Stephen Bishop

Stephen Bishop (born November 14, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and guitarist. more »

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Release Details
"On and On" is a song by American singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop. The song was released in 1976 as part of his debut album, "Careless".
Chart Performance
The song charted at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. It was Bishop's first major hit and helped establish him in the music industry.
Album Success
"Careless", the album which features "On and On", peaked at number 34 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album also contained the hit song "Save It for a Rainy Day".
Song Style
"On and On" is classified as a soft rock song. It showcases Bishop's soothing vocals and his talent for writing heartfelt lyrics.
Awards
"On and On" further cemented Stephen's reputations as a skilled songwriter when he was nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1978.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists throughout the year, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Song's Theme
The song is a reflective piece about the ups and downs of life, carrying on despite adversity, and the inevitability of time passing.
Film Appearance
"On and On" can also be heard in the soundtrack of the film "The China Syndrome" in 1979. It has also made appearances in other film and television soundtracks.
Collaborations
Stephen Bishop worked with well-known contemporary musicians such as Art Garfunkel and Chaka Khan on his album "Careless", adding to the impact and success of the song "On and On."
Live Performances
The song remains a staple in Bishop's live performances and is considered one of his signature songs.

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