Keep the Ball Rollin'
Jay & the Techniques
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Keep the ball rollin', Keep the ball rollin'. Girl, the name of the game is love. On your mark, get set, let the kissin' start, and just Keep the ball rollin' baby, right into my heart. How can you ask me to try and get by with just one little kiss. The kissin' you do, I need a second helping to. When you light the fire in my heart and ev'ry part of me is burning for you. You got to put your lips closer to mine, girl, you got to follow it thru. (You got to follow it thru,) You got to follow it thru. (You got to follow it thru.) Keep the ball rollin', Keep the ball rollin'. Girl, the name of the game is love. On your mark, get set, let the kissin' start, and just Keep the ball rollin' baby, right into my heart. Half of a loaf isn't better than none when I'm starvin' for you. Don't hold me tight if ev'ry night we stop at two. If you want me there when you call, then girl it's all or nothing next time you do. You got to put your lips closer to mine, girl, you got to follow it thru. (You got to follow it thru,) You got to follow it thru. (You got to follow it thru.) Keep the ball rollin', Keep the ball rollin'. Girl, the name of the game is love. On your mark, get set, let the kissin' start, and just Keep the ball rollin' baby,
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Written by: DENNY RANDELL, SANDY LINZER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Keep the Ball Rollin'" by Jay & the Techniques is classified under the genre of Pop and Rhythm & Blues, combining elements of soulful vocals with pop music arrangements.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart in 1967, showcasing the group's popularity during the late 60s.
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Album Release"Keep the Ball Rollin'" was part of the group's album "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" which was released in 1967.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Jerry Ross, who was known for producing several other hit songs during the pop era.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Keep the Ball Rollin'" embody a sense of persistence and perseverance, using the metaphor of a rolling ball for momentum in a relationship.
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Band FormationJay & the Techniques was formed in Allentown, Pennsylvania in 1965. They were one of the first racially integrated pop bands in the United States.
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Song Length"Keep the Ball Rollin'" has a duration of 2:49 minutes, typical of the pop singles of its time.
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Song ReceptionDespite its success, the song was well received by the audiences and fans of Jay & the Techniques, often praised for its catchiness and upbeat rhythm.
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Lead SingerJay Proctor, the lead vocalist of Jay & the Techniques, executes the song with a distinct vocal style that mixes soul with pop sensibility.
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RevivalThe song got a new lease of life when it was used in the soundtrack of the movie "Ali" in 2001, introducing it to a new generation of music lovers.
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Cover Version"Keep the Ball Rollin'" was later covered by Al Hirt, who released it as a single off his album "Soul in the Horn" in 1967.
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Continual AppealEven several decades later, "Keep the Ball Rollin'" continues to enjoy airplay, especially as part of classic pop and oldies radio stations.
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