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.


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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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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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14 facts about this song

Release Year
This song was released in the year 1973.
Album Name
"Keep on Truckin'" was part of Eddie Kendricks' self-titled album, "Eddie Kendricks".
Billboard Performance
The 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.
Composer and Producers
The 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.
Genre
"Keep on Truckin'" falls under the genre of disco and soul.
Length
The full version of the song extends to over eight minutes, making it one of the longer tracks of its time.
Part 1 and 2
The song was divided into two parts for radio-airplay.
Grammy Nominations
The song earned Eddie Kendricks a Grammy nomination in 1974 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Kendricks' Career
Although Kendricks had success with The Temptations, "Keep on Truckin'" was a major boost for his solo career.
Remakes and Covers
The song has been covered and mixed multiple times due to its catchy rhythms and iconic status.
Role in Disco wave
The song's success played a crucial role in ushering in the disco wave in the mid-late 1970s.
Video
The music video for "Keep on Truckin'" was unique for the time and featured a number of different African-inspired cultural references.
Impact on Popular Culture
The song was so renowned that "Keep on Truckin'" became a widely used phrase in popular culture, symbolizing resilience and determination.
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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