Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
McFadden & Whitehead
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Ain't No Stoppin Us Now! We're on the move! Ain't No Stoppin Us Now! We've got the groove! There's been so many things that's held us down But now it looks like things are finally comin' around I know we've got, a long long way to go And where we'll end up, I don't know But we won't let nothin' hold us back We're putting our selves together We're polishing up our act! If you felt we've been held down before I know you'll refuse to be held down anymore! Don't you let nothing, nothing Stand in your way! I want ya'll to listen, listen To every word I say, every word I say! Ain't No Stoppin Us Now! We're on the move! Ain't No Stoppin Us Now! We've got the groove! Ain't No Stoppin Us Now! We're on the move! Ain't No Stoppin Us Now! We've got the groove! I know you know someone that has a negative vow And if you're trying to make it they only push you aside They really don't have, no where to go Ask them where they're going, they don't know But we won't let nothin' hold us back We're gonna put our selves together We're gonna polish up our act! And if you've ever been held down before I know you'll refuse to be held down anymore! Don't you let nothing, nothing Stand in your way! I want ya'll to listen, listen To every word I say, every word I say! Ain't No Stoppin Us Now! We're on the move! Ain't No Stoppin Us Now! We've got the groove! Ain't No Stoppin Us Now! We're on the move! Ain't No Stoppin Us Now! We've got the groove!
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Written by: JERRY ALLEN COHEN, GENE MCFADDEN, JOHN WHITEHEAD
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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16 facts about this song
Writers and Performers"Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" is a hit song written and performed by Gene McFadden and John Whitehead.
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Release DateThe song was first released in 1979.
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AlbumIt belongs to the self-titled album, "McFadden & Whitehead".
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ProducersThe song was produced by legendary production team McFadden & Whitehead, and Jerry Cohen.
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GenreThe song is classified under Disco and R&B genres.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached No.1 on the R&B charts and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
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DurationThe song is 7 minutes and 2 seconds long in its original version.
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MessageThe lyrics of "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" express optimism and determination, becoming a popular anthem at various types of gatherings, including graduation ceremonies and political rallies.
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SamplesThe song has been sampled numerous times by contemporary artists like Puff Daddy, Dr. Dre, etc.
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Gold CertifiedThis song was certified gold for selling over a million copies in August 1979, three months after its release.
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Live Performances"Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" was performed live at the 2014 Essence Music Festival and was well-received by audiences.
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LegacyConsidered a classic, the song has often been associated with the Philadelphia Soul (Philly Soul) movement that became popular in the 70s and early 80s, it inspired hopes and dreams of many during its time and continues to do so today.
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Sports ConnectionThe song quickly became an anthem for the Philadelphia Phillies during their successful run to become 1980 World Series champions.
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UK Chart PerformanceIt made a significant impact in the United Kingdom as well, where it reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, it has been covered by various artists including Luther Vandross, Wayman Tisdale, and Marcus Miller. The Vandross cover also made a strong showing on the charts.
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RecognitionIn 2017, the song was recognized and included in National Public Radio (NPR)'s "American Anthem" series which explores songs that tap into the collective emotions of the country and its communities.
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