Keep on Truckin
Eddie Kendricks
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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. 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. 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 truckinc
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Written by: ANITA POREE, FRANK WILSON, FRANK EDWARD WILSON, LEONARD CASTON
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14 facts about this song
Release YearThis song was released in the year 1973.
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Album Name"Keep on Truckin'" was part of Eddie Kendricks' self-titled album, "Eddie Kendricks".
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Billboard PerformanceThe song went on to become Eddie Kendricks' biggest hit as a solo artist, reaching the number one spot on both the Billboard Pop Singles and R&B Singles charts.
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Composer and ProducersThe track was composed by the team of Leonard Caston, Jr., and Anita Poree. It was produced by Frank Wilson, a writer and producer associated with some of the best Motown tracks.
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Genre"Keep on Truckin'" falls under the genre of disco and soul.
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LengthThe full version of the song extends to over eight minutes, making it one of the longer tracks of its time.
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Part 1 and 2The song was divided into two parts for radio-airplay.
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Grammy NominationsThe song earned Eddie Kendricks a Grammy nomination in 1974 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
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Kendricks' CareerAlthough Kendricks had success with The Temptations, "Keep on Truckin'" was a major boost for his solo career.
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Remakes and CoversThe song has been covered and mixed multiple times due to its catchy rhythms and iconic status.
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Role in Disco waveThe song's success played a crucial role in ushering in the disco wave in the mid-late 1970s.
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VideoThe music video for "Keep on Truckin'" was unique for the time and featured a number of different African-inspired cultural references.
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Impact on Popular CultureThe song was so renowned that "Keep on Truckin'" became a widely used phrase in popular culture, symbolizing resilience and determination.
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Song’s Message"Keep on Truckin'" carries a positive message that promotes perseverance and never giving up, regardless of how challenging life may become.
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