Keep on Truckin'

Eddie Kendricks

About Keep on Truckin'

"Keep on Truckin'" is a 1973 hit song recorded by Eddie Kendricks for Motown Records' Tamla label. The song was Kendricks' first major hit as a solo artist, coming two years after his departure from The Temptations. "Keep On Truckin'" reached number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B Singles Chart upon its release, and was Kendricks' only number-one hit. It also reached #18 on the UK Charts.


Year:
2001
8:02

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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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Eddie Kendricks

Edward James Kendrick (December 17, 1939 – October 5, 1992), best known by the stage name Eddie Kendricks, was an American singer and songwriter. Noted for his distinctive falsetto singing style, Kendricks co-founded the Motown singing group The Temptations, and was one of their lead singers from 1960 until 1971. His was the lead voice on such famous songs as "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "Get Ready", and "Just My Imagination". As a solo artist, Kendricks recorded several hits of his own during the 1970s, including the number-one single "Keep On Truckin'". more »

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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.
Song's Release Date
"Keep On Truckin'" was released in 1973.
Album Details
This song is included in Kendricks' album, also named "Keep On Truckin'", which was his third solo album.
Chart Success
"Keep On Truckin'" reached the number one spot on both the 'Billboard Hot 100' and 'R&B Singles' charts.
Song Duration
The 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.
Genre
The song is classified as 'soul' and 'R&B' and it is known as one of the pioneer songs of the 'disco' genre.
Songwriters
"Keep On Truckin'" was penned by Leonard Caston, Anita Poree, and Frank Wilson.
Song Concept
The lyrics of the song revolve around encouraging positivity and perseverance, despite the challenges that life may throw at you.
Production Details
The song was produced by Frank Wilson, a renowned songwriter and producer who worked predominantly with 'Motown Records'.
Impact on Career
The success of "Keep On Truckin'" helped catapult Eddie Kendricks to solo stardom following his departure from The Temptations.
Cultural Impact
The 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.
Remix Version
A dance remix of "Keep On Truckin'" was released in the year 1987.
Other Versions
Various artists, including the British band UFO and rapper Young MC, have covered or sampled "Keep On Truckin'" in their music.
Recognition
"Keep On Truckin'" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2020, nearly half a century after its original release.
Video Popularity
The official music video of "Keep On Truckin'" on YouTube has amassed over 1 million views.

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