![]() Time has been extremely kind to “Keep On Truckin’” and there is no doubt why it was a #1 song on the pop and r&b charts. In a song filled with hooks, from the vibraphones, the cinematic strings, the subtle backing vocals, the horns, especially on the fade, might have been the coolest thing here. Coming on both all-encompassing and subtle, “Keep On Truckin’” not only didn’t resemble Kendricks’s earlier solo work it simply sounded like nothing else on the radio. Kendricks and the classy and urbane production that made people go insane for this track. By the time this was released, his high tenor had deepened and was even more potent. On this Kendricks voice is front and center. With a voice smooth, pleading he was again exhibiting confidence after being often cast aside in Norman Whitfield’s psychedelic productions. Eddie Kendricks Tamla 1973 Producers: Frank Wilson, Leonard Caston Main genre: Soul / Funk / Disco Tags: Sampled in More Than 20 Songs, Single, US 1 Hit, US R&B 1 Hit 35 users contributed to this page Was sampled in 24 songs see all BILLS PAID by DJ Khaled feat. The term originates from a song first recorded by Blind Boy Fuller in the 1930s, 'Truckin' My Blues Away. But of course it’s Kendricks who sells this. lyrics Songfacts: 'Keep on truckin'' is a phrase of encouragement meaning to stay focused regardless of circumstances or setbacks. The arrangers, the quirky Jerry Long and the steady James Anthony Carmichael gave this song its singular sound. Producers Frank Wilson and Leonard Caston were two of the more adventurous producers in the Motown stable. After “Darling Come Back Home”, the Eddie Kendricks debut single went to its musical reward, “Keep On Truckin’” was released in mid 1973. ![]() It couldn’t have come at a better time either. ![]() Time has been extremely kind to Keep On Truckin’ and there is no doubt why it was a 1 song on the pop and r&b charts. Just when people were waiting for his to crawl back to the Temptations, Kendricks released his biggest single, “Keep On Truckin’”. In a song filled with hooks, from the vibraphones, the cinematic strings, the subtle backing vocals, the horns, especially on the fade, might have been the coolest thing here. Feelin good No, you cant stop the feelin No, you cant 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, Ive got a fever rising with desire Its my love jones and I feel like Im on fire And Ill keep on keep on truckin, baby Im the red. ![]()
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