Keep on Movin'

Caron Wheeler, Soul II Soul

About Keep on Movin'

"Keep On Movin'" is a song by British soul and R&B band Soul II Soul. It was the second single released from their debut album Club Classics Vol. One, (Keep On Movin' in the United States) after "Fairplay". It is one of two songs on the album that features British R&B singer Caron Wheeler (the other being "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)") and it became one of Soul II Soul's most successful songs. It reached number five on the UK Singles Chart upon its release in March 1989 and number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and was even more successful on Billboard's R&B charts, where it hit number one. In October 1996, the song re-entered the UK Singles Chart at number 31, minus the sleeve credit to Caron Wheeler, after its use in an episode of the highly popular series of Papa and Nicole commercials for the Renault Clio car on British television. In October 2004, "Keep On Movin'" appeared in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on fictional new jack swing radio station CSR 103.9. 


Year:
1989
6:01
975 
#7

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Keep on movin'
Don't stop like the hands of time
Click clock, find your own way to stay
The time will come one day

Why do people
Choose to live their lives this way?

Keep on movin', don't stop, no
Keep on movin'

Keep on movin'
Keep on movin', don't stop no
Keep on movin'

It's our time, time today
The right time is here to stay
Stay in my life, my life always
Yellow is the color of sun rays

I hide myself from no one
I know the time will surely come when
You'll be in my life, my life always
Yellow is the color of sun rays

Keep on movin'
Keep on movin', don't stop no
Keep on movin'

Keep on movin'
The time will come one day

Keep on movin', don't stop no
Keep on movin'

Keep on movin'
Keep on movin', don't stop no
Keep on movin'

I know the time, time today
Walking alone in my own way
Extremely cold and rainy day
Friends and I have fun along the way, yes we do

I hide myself from no one
I know the time will really come when
You'll be in my life, my life always
Yellow is the color of sun rays

Keep on movin'
Keep on movin', don't stop no
Keep on movin'

Keep on movin'
The time will come one day

Keep on movin'
Keep on movin', don't stop no
Keep on movin'

Keep on movin'
The time will come one day

Keep on movin'
Don't stop like the hands of time
Click clock, find your own way to stay
The time will come one day

Why do people
Choose to live their lives this way?
Oh why do they choose to live this way?

Keep on movin', don't stop, no
Keep on movin'

Keep on movin'
Keep on movin', don't stop no
Keep on movin'

Keep on movin'
Keep on movin', don't stop no
Keep on movin'

Keep on movin'
The time will come one day

Keep on movin'
Keep on movin', don't stop no
Keep on movin'

Keep on movin'
The time will come one day

Keep on movin'
Keep on movin', don't stop no
Keep on movin'

Keep on movin'
The time will come one day

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Soul II Soul

Soul II Soul is a British group that was created in London in 1988. The group is best known for its 1989 UK chart-topper and U.S. Top 5 hit, "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)". more »

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Written by: Beresford Romeo

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Keep on Movin'" by Soul II Soul was officially released on March 13, 1989.
Record Label
The song was released under the renowned record label, Virgin records.
Album
"Keep on Movin'" is a track from Soul II Soul's debut album, which is also titled "Keep on Movin'".
Genre
The song can be classified under the genres of R&B and Dance music, with strong influences of funk and soul.
Chart Success
"Keep on Movin'" saw considerable success globally. It reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Grammy Award
The song won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Vocals
The lead vocals for "Keep on Movin'" are performed by Caron Wheeler, who was a part of the band at that time.
Behind the Song
According to Jazzie B, a founding member of Soul II Soul, the song was about a positive move towards getting out of the ghetto.
Impact
"Keep on Movin'" is celebrated for its innovative mix of reggae, soul, and dance music, revolutionizing the British dance scene in the late '80s.
Popular Culture
The song has been featured in numerous movies, television series, and advertisements, including an episode of the popular American TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered or sampled "Keep on Movin'", including prominent musicians like Phish and Bobby Brown.
Iconic Line
The song is particularly known for its refrain, "Keep on movin', don't stop, no."
Remixes
Like many popular tracks of that era, "Keep On Movin'" has been remixed multiple times, with artists adding their own flair to the poignant classic.
Legacy
The song is considered as one of the classic tracks of the post-disco era and it has arguably helped to shape the sound of British R&B.
Music Video
The music video of "Keep on Movin'" encapsulates the spirit of the time with its club scene imagery and dance sequences.

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