Keep on Walkin' (song)
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"Keep On Walkin'" is a 1992 song by the musician CeCe Peniston
, recorded for her debut album release Finally
on A&M Records
.
The song (written by Steve Hurley, Marc Williams and Kym Sims
) was released as the singer's third single from the album and was her third number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. In addition, the single peaked at number three on the US R&B chart, number fifteen on the Hot 100, and number ten in the UK.
An additional, "Special Extended" remix version of the track was later released on "I'm In The Mood
.
CD Maxi, US, Promo, 75021 7337-2
CD Maxi, US, 31458 0483-2
7" Single, UK, AM 878
7" Single, US, 31458 0498-7
12" Maxi, UK, AMY 878, 390 878-1
12" Maxi, US, 75021 2399-1
Cassette, US, 75021 1598-4
12" Maxi, US, 75021 7282-1
12" Maxi, UK, Promo, AMYDJ 878
12" Maxi, US, Promo, Double, 75021 7382-1
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!Year
!Nominated artist
!Nominated work
!Award
!Category
!Result
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|1992
|Steve "Silk" Hurley
|"Keep On Walkin'"
|ASCAP Award
|ASCAP Writer's Award
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|-
!Year
! width="125"|Nominated work
! width="215"|Award
! width="70"| Result
|-
|1992
|"Keep On Walkin'"
|Best Female Artist - R&B/Rap
|
|}
rapper Lavon Collins self-called as L.C. (The One).
Digital single, Promo
CeCe Peniston
CeCe Peniston is an African American recording artist and former beauty queen. At the beginning of the nineties, she was considered to be one of the most successful dance club artists in the history of the U.S...
, recorded for her debut album release Finally
Finally (CeCe Peniston album)
Finally is the debut album by American singer CeCe Peniston, released on January 28, 1992 by A&M Records. Prior to that, she recorded her debut single "Finally", which topped the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music Club Play chart on October 26, 1991, peaking eventually at number five on the Billboard...
on A&M Records
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
.
The song (written by Steve Hurley, Marc Williams and Kym Sims
Kym Sims
Kym Sims is an American singer, whose biggest success came outside her home market. Sims began her career as an advertising jingle singer before breaking through into the dance music market.-Career:...
) was released as the singer's third single from the album and was her third number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. In addition, the single peaked at number three on the US R&B chart, number fifteen on the Hot 100, and number ten in the UK.
An additional, "Special Extended" remix version of the track was later released on "I'm In The Mood
I'm in the Mood
"I'm In The Mood" is a 1993 song by the musician CeCe Peniston, released as the first commercial single taken from Thought 'Ya Knew, the singer's second studio album....
.
Credits and personnel
- CeCe PenistonCeCe PenistonCeCe Peniston is an African American recording artist and former beauty queen. At the beginning of the nineties, she was considered to be one of the most successful dance club artists in the history of the U.S...
- lead vocalSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments... - Steve "Silk" Hurley - writerSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, remixRemixA remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
, remix engineer, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, additional producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music... - Kym SimsKym SimsKym Sims is an American singer, whose biggest success came outside her home market. Sims began her career as an advertising jingle singer before breaking through into the dance music market.-Career:...
- writer - Marc WilliamsThe Three Amigos (band)The Three Amigos were a band in the late 1990s and early 2000s, most famous for their cover of "Louie Louie".-Biography:The Three Amigos first single was their cover of "Louie Louie". Released in July 1999, it reached #15 in the UK Singles Chart. The band's logo on the single cover paid tribute to...
- writer - Maurice JoshuaMaurice JoshuaMaurice Joshua, also known just as Maurice, born in Chicago, Illinois, is a record producer who is most known for his laid back and soulful House music style remixes.-Career:...
- remix, additional producer - Ike Lee - remixRemixA remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
, keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
-additional programming, additional producer - Aaron "Freedom" Lyles - remix, additional producer
- Larry Sturm - remix engineer
- Eric ButlerEric ButlerEric Dudley Butler , Australian political activist and journalist, was the founder of the Australian League of Rights.Butler was born in the Victorian country town of Benalla, although he lived most of his life near Melbourne. In the 1930s he became a follower of the British economist C. H. Douglas...
- engineerEngineerAn engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,... - Gregg Mann - mix engineer
- Bruce Moore - assistant engineer
- Bobby "d" Douglas - keyboard-additional programming
- Simon FowlerSimon FowlerSimon Fowler is the lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist in Ocean Colour Scene.-The Fanatics:Simon Fowler commenced his music career as the lead singer and songwriter for Birmingham band The Fanatics, which consisted of Simon Fowler , Damon Minchella , Paul Wilkes and Caroline Bullock...
- photographyPhotographyPhotography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film... - Linque Ayoung - lyrical flavors
- Manny LehmanManny LehmanManny Lehman is a house music DJ and producer. In addition to his production and DJ work, Lehman is one of the most requested remixers presently, transforming many songs into club hits....
- executive producerExecutive producerAn executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production... - Mark Mazzetti - executive producer
- Tangle Wood Studios, Brookfield, IllinoisBrookfield, IllinoisBrookfield is a suburb of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, west of downtown. The population was 19,085 at the 2000 census...
- recording studioRecording studioA recording studio is a facility for sound recording and mixing. Ideally both the recording and monitoring spaces are specially designed by an acoustician to achieve optimum acoustic properties... - Spike Records, (NYC) - recording studio
- Last Song Inc - publisher
- Third Coast Music (ASCAP) - admin
Track listings
CD Maxi, Europe, AMCD 878, 390878-2- "Keep On Walkin'" (7" Version) - 3:43
- "Keep On Walkin'" (12" Original Mix) - 5:04
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 7") - 4:09
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 12") - 6:26
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Maurice's Underground Vox) - 6:05
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul Dub) - 5:52
CD Maxi, US, Promo, 75021 7337-2
- "Keep On Walkin'" (LP Edit) - 3:58
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Original Feel 7") - 3:55
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 7") - 4:09
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Hard Urban 7") - 4:25
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Mellow 7") - 4:19
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Original Feel 7" without Rap) - 4:22
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Hard Urban 7" without Rap) - 4:25
- "Keep On Walkin'" (LP Version) - 4:30
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 12") - 6:25
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Hard Urban 12" Mix without Rap) - 5:52
CD Maxi, US, 31458 0483-2
- "I'm in the MoodI'm in the Mood"I'm In The Mood" is a 1993 song by the musician CeCe Peniston, released as the first commercial single taken from Thought 'Ya Knew, the singer's second studio album....
" (East 87th St. Mix) - 4:11 - "I'm in the Mood" (Bad Yard Club) - 7:24
- "I'm in the Mood" (Original Mix) - 4:08
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Special Extended Mix) - 5:36
7" Single, UK, AM 878
- "Keep On Walkin'" (LP Version) - 4:30
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 7") - 4:09
7" Single, US, 31458 0498-7
- "I'm in the Mood" (East 87th St. Mix) - 4:11
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Special Extended Mix) - 5:36
12" Maxi, UK, AMY 878, 390 878-1
- "Keep On Walkin'" (12" Original Mix) - 5:04
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 12") - 6:25
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul Dub) - 5:51
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Maurice's Underground Vox) - 6:05
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Maurice's Underground Dub) - 6:25
- "Keep On Walkin'" (E-Smoove Groovy Mix) - 6:15
12" Maxi, US, 75021 2399-1
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 12") - 6:25
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Maurice's Underground Vox) - 6:05
- "Keep On Walkin'" (E-Smoove Groovy Mix) - 6:15
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Hard Urban 12" Mix without Rap) - 5:52
- "Keep On Walkin'" (12" Original Mix) - 5:04
- "Keep On Walkin'" (LP Edit) - 3:58
Cassette, US, 75021 1598-4
- "Keep On Walkin'" (LP Edit) - 3:58
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 7") - 4:09
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Hard Urban 7") - 4:25
12" Maxi, US, 75021 7282-1
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 12") - 6:25
- "Keep On Walkin'" (LP Version) - 4:30
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul Dub) - 5:51
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Maurice's Underground Vox) - 6:05
- "Keep On Walkin'" (E-Smoove Groovy Mix) - 6:15
12" Maxi, UK, Promo, AMYDJ 878
- "Keep On Walkin'" (12" Original Mix) - 5:04
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 12") - 6:25
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Maurice's Underground Vox) - 6:05
- "Keep On Walkin'" (E-Smoove Groovy Mix) - 6:15
12" Maxi, US, Promo, Double, 75021 7382-1
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 12") - 6:25
- "Keep On Walkin'" (LP Version) - 4:30
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul Dub) - 5:51
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Maurice's Underground Vox) - 6:05
- "Keep On Walkin'" (E-Smoove Groovy Mix) - 6:15
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Hard Urban 12" Mix Without Rap) - 5:52
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Original Feel 12") - 5:06
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Mellow 12") - 5:40
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Maurice's Underground Vox) - 6:05
- "Keep On Walkin'" (E-Smoove Groovy Instrumental) - 6:13
Peak positions
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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Belgian VRT Top 30 VRT Top 30 The VRT Top 30 or Radio 2 Top 30 is a Belgian record chart that runs on the VRT, more specifically on Radio 2. The list is the new version of the old BRT Top 30, that changed along with the media group's name in 1992.... |
30 |
Canadian RPM 100 Hit Tracks Canadian Singles Chart The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays.... |
67 |
Canadian RPM 10 Dance/Urban RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... |
1 |
Dutch Nederlandse Top 40 Dutch Top 40 The Dutch Top 40 is a weekly music chart, which started as the "Veronica Top 40", because the offshore radio station Radio Veronica was the first to introduce it. It remained "The Veronica Top 40" until 1974, when the station was forced to stop broadcasting... |
44 |
Dutch Single Top 100 | 41 |
Irish IRMA Top 50 Singles Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
17 |
UK Top 75 Singles UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
10 |
U.S. Cash Box Top 100 Pop Singles | 12 |
U.S. The Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
15 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music Club Play | 1 |
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
3 |
U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 Rhythmic Airplay Chart The Rhythmic Airplay Chart is an airplay chart that is featured weekly in Billboard Magazine. The chart tracks and measures the airplay of songs played on Rhythmic stations, whose playlist includes mostly hit-driven R&B/Hip-Hop, Rhythmic pop, and some Dance tracks... |
19 |
Year-end charts
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
---|---|
American Top 40 American Top 40 American Top 40 is an internationally syndicated, independent radio program created by Casey Kasem, Don Bustany, Tom Rounds and Ron Jacobs. Originally a production of Watermark Inc... |
46 |
UK Top Singles | 121 |
U.S. Cash Box Top 100 Pop Singles | 100 |
U.S. Billboard Top Pop Singles | 61 |
U.S. Billboard Top Dance Music Club Play Singles | 32 |
U.S. Billboard Top R&B Singles | 37 |
Chart successions
ASCAP Awards
{| class="wikitable"|-
!Year
!Nominated artist
!Nominated work
!Award
!Category
!Result
|-
|1992
|Steve "Silk" Hurley
|"Keep On Walkin'"
|ASCAP Award
|ASCAP Writer's Award
|
|-
Billboard Music Video Awards
{| class="wikitable"|-
!Year
! width="125"|Nominated work
! width="215"|Award
! width="70"| Result
|-
|1992
|"Keep On Walkin'"
|Best Female Artist - R&B/Rap
|
|}
Keep On Flossing
On August 9, 2011 Peniston released a remixed version of the song "Keep On Flossing", as a duet with fellow West Swagg Music GroupWest Swagg Music Group
West Swagg Music Group is an American independent record label, established in 2010, that was located in the West Coast and designed to sign and distribute the music from West Coast Artist....
rapper Lavon Collins self-called as L.C. (The One).
Credits and personnel
- L.C. - rappingRappingRapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
- CeCe PenistonCeCe PenistonCeCe Peniston is an African American recording artist and former beauty queen. At the beginning of the nineties, she was considered to be one of the most successful dance club artists in the history of the U.S...
- lead vocalSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments... - Duane DaRock - producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
- Mitch Waddell - remixRemixA remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
Track listings
Digital single- "Keep On Flossing" (Radio Version) - 3:26
Digital single, Promo
- "Keep On Flossing" (Radio Version) - 3:26
- "Keep On Flossing" (Acapella Version) - 3:25
- "Keep On Flossing" (Instrumental Version) - 3:25