D TRAIN - KEEP ON (12 INCH VERSION)

"D" Train* ‎-- Keep On
Label:
Prelude Records ‎-- PRL D634
Format:
Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Country:
US
Released:
1982
Genre:
Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style:
Dub, Disco, Garage House
TracklistHide Credits▼
A Keep On (Vocal)
Mixed By -- Hubert Eaves III
9:21
B Keep On (Dub Mix) 3:44
Companies etc▼
Phonographic Copyright (p) -- Prelude Records
Made By -- Prelude Records
Published By -- Trumar Music
Published By -- Huemar Music
Published By -- Jawil Music
Credits▼
Arranged By [Rhythm] -- H. Eaves III*
Arranged By [Vocals] -- H. Eaves III*, J. Williams*
Mixed By -- Francois Kevorkian*
Producer -- Hubert Eaves III
Written-By -- H. Eaves III*, J. Williams*
Notes▼
Produced for Huemar Productions Inc.
Published by Trumar Music/Huemar Music/Jawil Music
Mastering By Frankford/Wayne New York
A Product of Prelude Records
℗ 1982 Prelude Records

[@kevinbailey7222]

Folks let me tell yooooooou; back in the day whenever this song came on I was a crazy man who lost his freakin’ mind. Very few songs have such an uplifting empowering message equaled by such an amazing dance beat. Thank you to all those folks who shared those great unforgettable moments with me, many whom have passed on including my late twin Keith. SIP🎼 Oh and yes, thank you D TRAIN. 💪🏿

[@TheGroove]

If there was EVER a time to bring this music back, it is in TODAY'S world....

[@whatthefunkisgoingon3820]

That is exactly what we're trying to do Bro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHWQi3-vnN6je8k

[@billgoggins5173]

Without doubt this is the Most Positive track that I have in my life....I have been listening to it for almost 40 years at least and when i'm feeling down I listen to it and it changes my mood and uplifts me. A beautiful Track with great Vocals and Lyrics....The Skys the Limit Guys.....

[@cabailousable]

I'm 68 years old and whenever I hear DTrain I can dance and feel like my young-self again. Thank you for helping me to "Keep On"

[@carolynntubman1461]

Me too - I consider this my anthem

[@ollieclemmons276]

Rest in piece melvin Ray Holloway from Rocky mount NC miss you love you always ollie Clemmons from Wilson NC 3.3.2019

[@Sis4Real]

Could dance all night!!!

[@redbluffhill1]

I'm dealing with an older woman and I'm making an effort to keep her active...keep it going OG

[@TOliver848]

That's awesome. God bless.

[@dwaynet4889]

2021 PANDEMIC and all , the message is LOUD AND CLEAR......."KEEP ON" !

[@irenehoughton5954]

Amen.

[@dxrk3768]

I am 65 yes. Remember dancing off this long version

[@DAVEONETONE]

Lovely

[@DrAnguloBombay]

D train is actually performing this hit today 5/26/2018 in NYC,Coney Island boardwalk .

[@The_Truth-]

Got my first car in the early 2000’s, 8 months later, I was laid off my job. Loved D-train for you’re the one for me, I got his album and this song came on the cd during that time. God and this song got me through onto a new job 3 weeks later.

[@barbaraknight4203]

This song pushed me to move back home to NYC. I took my Daughters to Queens to where I use to live. I got 2 jobs and a house 💃🏽

[@djmeekyoutube]

Love reading all the 1982 stories in the comment section...I was 1 year old in 82.

[@Ms_Chivette]

D Train was a guest at the Chosen Few House Music Picnic in the Chi in 2022. He sounded the same… so wonderful. We love D Train❤️. Chitown Househead 4LIFE.

[@noahpartic7586]

"With The strength of your mind you can be set free You can know the question from your past Search deep inside & You will see TIME HAS COME AT LAST"-D Train Who doesn't need to hear this, now more than ever?

[@bignardo95]

On the hand ball courts of East New York, Brooklyn. Summer time 1983. Damn. What a time to be a kid.

[@PatentRob]

NYC's Finest . . . from an unsung era of NYC music.

[@djmeekyoutube]

I wish I could have been there...I was born in 81.

[@MichelleReneDorsey]

I still play this,I'm 47 years old,Keep On!!!!!

[@THE1SEEDS2OF3ABRAHAM]

Wait til you "REACH" 73 like me. I vacuumed my entire house today listening to D Train! "KEEP ON, KEEP ON, KEEP ON, . . . . 👏👏👏👏

[@hectorlatorre2367]

REMINDS ME OF WBLS IN NEW YORK CITY...THEY USED TO ALWAYS PLAY THIS. AS THE ONE AND ONLY LARRY LEVAN OF THE ONE AND ONLY PARADISE GARAGE IN NYC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES I'M STILL KICKING AT 52

[@TheHistoryTellers]

I can relate!!! ill be 60 in January. THIS WAS & IS AMAZING!!!

[@trymenot81]

@@TheHistoryTellers congratulations. 61 glorious, God anointed years. Prelude to eternity. The definition of keeping on. Dancing house style for the entirety.

[@davidfacciponti8304]

98.7 kiss played this in there master mixes. But that WBLS was satarday morning and afternoon station .....

[@Empirestateexp]

I was 21 when they were rocking this at the Garage

[@ISVVVc628]

I was in Kroger recently & this was playing 😀

[@theforumsecurityteam4372]

Such a meaningful tune for me , always top quality , only gets better with age!!!

[@carolynntubman1461]

The Forum Security Team To me it's so good it cannot age - sounds so good and every time I hear it - it's right on time

[@discodroidz429]

Like Most D Train Music..it flows and flows and flows it flows and flows and flows it flows and flows and flows it flows and flows and flows . Magic. Keep On.

[@carolynntubman1461]

Discodroid Z To me D Train is just that good!!!

[@georgea.henryjr.5191]

What a lovely 12 inch track from D-Train. Always love this jam! Now at 55 yrs old still love this massive classic track! Strong Message in the lyrics!

[@vincestyles1030]

WBLS/KTU NY 80s was the best!!

[@patrickpaul7360]

Brings back so many great memories....West London soul boys heading to South London on a Saturday night to enjoy some of the clubs down there,this always got a spin for weeks in 82.No territory issues,never a hint of trouble,it didnt matter where you came from,the thing was to just enjoy the music.What I would give for that mid 70s to mid 80s era again

[@zacharytfullersr.2415]

THIS SONG HAS A GREAT MESSAGE JUST LISTEN...YOU HEARD ME!!

[@Discovios]

Keep on!!!!!!!! Pressing to higher ground!!!!!!

[@VinegarTom68]

Zachary Fuller You heard Him??

[@carolynntubman1461]

Zachary Fuller You are so so right about that

[@irenehoughton5954]

I hear you.

[@EarthAngel215]

I am 73 and I have used this track for 40 years. It's 2023 and I am rehabbing my knee. It's so inspirational. Thanks D Train!❤

[@ITCHFLGS]

This is my jam. Such a positive message. When Ron would beat this in club we use to go crazy especially with Ron’s edit. When Ron would add the A cappella on the main breakdown with extra loud mids and highs, I would scream/sing it as loud as I could.

[@albclef]

This song was my motivation after High School in 1982 . To my NYC Bronx family coming up from Baltimore in the summers here's to you . Love you NYC

[@Sis4Real]

🎶🎵🎼💜💃🏾🕺🏾! Keep on keeping on!

[@leloniinevaehh]

My older brother love this cut! Truth❤️💯✊🏽

[@THE1SEEDS2OF3ABRAHAM]

My grandson reminded me of this . . . . THANK YOU GRANDSON!!!!!

[@miami5155]

I sang this in morning meetings rehab and the group went crazy

[@jacksor2]

The Times i had Jacking to this CUT at The "Warehouse" & The Ritz Dance Clubs in Chicago back in the day. Ham-Mercy!!!

[@ISVVVc628]

I was a teenager at this time too young to get into clubs but I heard this bangin on WBMX and all over the Chi in the summer of '82.

[@mannypintado8349]

This was my Motto and it has been ever since. Loved it at The Paradise Garage, The Loft, The Gallery, Sudio54 and Better Days. One of the most played songs in Summer 82.

[@DuckDaPhillyFan]

Were u able to witness Charlie Murphy slap Rick James at Studio 54???!!! 😂

[@daimonperez3464]

When Larry would play this at the PG and got to the part- and REACH & REACH REACH, you're almost there. Everybody would stretch as high as they could and " SAY TO YOURSELF THIS WILL BE MINE"

[@nymet2454]

The kids from the Bronx and Brooklyn would go Manhattan to dance at the Fun House disco in 1982 then some of us would go to Crisco Disco. Those were fun days.

[@amialon]

Definitely, this song is my antedote to alot of the crap life throws at you. Peace to all.

[@teNpac47]

This was the song bumping the airwaves in NYC Spring/Summer 82'. I have the album and 12" as well!

[@pamelajones-meadows7627]

Yes teNpac47 NYC! Miss those days but we can come here and jam or jam it at home, I have his greatest hits too.

[@btx5740]

I Graduated in ‘85 And never know what it was saying

[@ericfulton1883]

A1

[@kenstarmia]

I listened to this on WBLS New York early 80s. I couldn't remember the name until tonight. I found it on Amazon music. Such a good tune/beat.

[@doitright8103]

We banged this joint too...in Chicago!!!

[@essiefinch1356]

from day one I fell in love with this song

[@bobbybethune7192]

This song was light Years ahead of it's time. The meaning is timeless. Love it. Peace

[@dc71261]

How i remember busting the moves to this classic jam @ the paradise garage in nyc on fridays, never on a saturday, when sir larry levan was behind the turn tables, old school here, thank you D train.

[@tommygaston544]

Diggin' this jam again in 2021 Thanks for posting this most positive tune, I needed this.

[@rosalynjames3782]

YES. I'm still in love with this song because you can jam AND listen to the message "KEEP ON" STRIVING UNTIL YOU REACH THE SKY.

[@rosalynjames3782]

I had one of my granddaughters pull this song up on her phone and she said she loved it because of the message

[@rosalynjames3782]

SHE GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND NOW SHE'S IN COLLEGE. She was about to give up.

[@ianblanthorn]

listening in Australia to one of the best tunes ever !! This was banging in the clubs in London back in the day....Great music and happy days!! 💃👯

[@noemiblanco8152]

Lockdown d train is banned

[@ianblanthorn]

@@noemiblanco8152 unless you live up here in Queensland as we are not locked down and still dancing in the Sunshine - ☀☀🕺🕺 its the cold States that have lockdown - Qld, WA and NT are fine....Where are you?

[@gregemmanuel4642]

This song made me cry

[@RSTAR2009]

Nothing can touch the music of D-Train!

[@kimalonzo4912]

D Train is going to help me get this quarantine!!!

[@keishakemp2065]

Keep on!!!!!

[@jojomusicsoulgranny]

Still listening 2024...i loved D Train

[@leroystover1062]

Klassic joint 82 year big Buccaneers fan strike year big DOUG WILLIAM WAS MY QUARTERBACK I USE 2 PLAY THIS WHEN THEY WIN!!!!

[@pwrfl2357]

Memphis K 97 FM had a disco format in the late 70-80s. This brings back the most incredible memories.

[@death4experienzd4e94]

Prelude Records baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vincestyles1030]

4:32 is the part that got me hooked for life. I’m 50 I still di and it’s a great sample still

[@DuckDaPhillyFan]

Biggie sampled this part

[@debrarogers6529]

🎶 Sky is the limit and you know that you can keep on keep pressing on, sky is the limit, you can have what you want, be who you want🎶

[@seanlewis1148]

@@DuckDaPhillyFan yup

[@James-ms8cx]

just awesome, never get sick of hearing this

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

+James Watts Hi, I agree with you, this is a great classic......

[@carolynntubman1461]

James Watts Oh yeah!!!!

[@donahue2011]

Jamm..I was so excited back in the day found myself on the NYC subway D train. This song floats my boat err time I hear it

[@GeorgeDeepest]

PURE GOLD

[@ramelmil8552]

Reach reach reach...your almost there!! My favorite part!

[@danielchetman9889]

Du lourd très lourd puissant immense du génie ❤ c'est pas la nullité la puanteur les guignols d'aujourd'hui à vomir 👎. Dany 54 ans

[@daimonperez5571]

Reach, Reach your almost there !!!!

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

Yes, what a great classic this one is........

[@570mane]

Fire still have the New Year’s Eve party going on. Keep on!!🎉 2024

[@djdedan]

"THIS WILL BE MINE!"

[@mariamalvasio9802]

Keep On 🎶 The A Train Bound In Brooklyn 😊💞💃🏻

[@AJ803]

I’m only 32. But I feel like I have an old soul. Whenever my energy is low and I’m not having the best day and need a reminder I play this. It’s a message in the music. Songs like this will always be timeless. Keep on ❤

[@Empirestateexp]

Rocking this @ the Paradise Garage

[@VicSafe007]

Been Jammin This Supa Smash for OVER 25 Years My Friends!!!!!

[@mannypintado8349]

I have Jammin for 36 years.

[@loucosta8258]

That. Is. My. Jam. Back. In. The. Day. D. Train. From. Dj. Lou. Old. School. The. Good. Day.

[@evettewatkins69]

I gotta keep keeping on!!; love&respect D Train

[@christianschulz4082]

I'm so happy for buy'in this pearl in 12" vinyl in '83.

[@kennethjordan1889]

DTrain is coming to Chicago 2022 Chosen Few Picnic can't wait let's go!!!!!!!

[@xoacatl]

Even today the D Train is still the jam!!! I still play it to motivate myself ✊🏿👊🏿✊🏿

[@jimmiecarter3099]

Sky is the limit and you know that you have what be who you are!!!!!!! MOTIVATION!!!!!

[@miami5155]

While in military basic training I was lost trying to find myself and this song gave me such power ALLELUIA thank GOD CHRIST

[@debrarogers6529]

I'm listening to this song in 2022. This song is encouraging and inspiring. Thank you D-Train for letting God giving you the words to encourage us to keep on!

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

Definitely my favorite from D Train

[@errolbaptiste]

It is one of the unique track of 1982 I was 18 years old now 40 years later and will be 58 years old.

[@lisap7921]

I listen to D Train "keep On" when I need to keep my head up during a stressful situations.. I sing along and jam to that old school Beat, lol, and keep, keeping on, one day at a time to do my best to fulfill my goals..." Ain't no half stepping",

[@stevenmeaton640]

Keep on my man

[@doitright8103]

D Train Keep On for life!!!

[@ericartis6960]

This song is for ALL of the BLACKMEN,who have been discriminated against due to racist practice.

[@michellesavarese2470]

Wow hearing it in the headphones...

[@montrealabrancherto3301]

Kids today prob have no idea what a turn table/ record player is ❣️ July 2021

[@Adrian-yp7nb]

Sky's the limit!!! Another great song from D Train 😀 ❤👍

[@Zickcermacity]

3:20 Sick-ass bridge with those left-right ping pong Gotta-gotta keep-keepin' on chants!

[@Jake-pp7ts]

Keep on steppin' 'til you reach higher ground

[@aladdinsmith6861]

The first time was 1983 and every time since I hear KEEP ON by Brother "D Train "It brings back the GOOD and of course the BAD memories of my army tour in Panama. A country with only two seasons wet and dry average temperature during the day no less than 90 degrees Fahrenheit .The miserable Bad first like this Army jungle, mosquitoes hot as Hell praying for rain to cool off day time ,prayer finally answered with all night plenty of rain only a poncho to keep dry soup and coffee rations to keep warm patrolling the canal zone for saboteurs ,I'm not too greedy so 1%of the tolls in revenue a happy soldier wishful dream . NOW the Goodies all supplied by the next door Columbia women and the notorious drug cartel,after weeks of Jungle D Train 's Keep On what a song ,believe it some wishes and dreams comes true ,I m still waiting for the Panamanian to pay Up to complete. I give thanks to GOD for my mouth and the Tube for allowing me to run it unedited .So

[@louiswoodardjr2038]

THIS (SONG) IS "VERY MOTIVATING".......................FOR "ANYONE WHO'S TRYING TO GET SOME WHERE IN LIFE"................................. (KEEP KEEPING ON)............................... '(D TRAIN YOU WE'RE A GROUP BEFORE OT'S TIME)............................I "LOVE" IT THEN (LOVE IT EVEN MORE NOW).................................."SKY IS THE LIMIT"................................."EVERYBODY KEEP KEEPING ON"............................ (LOVE & LIFE).......................(2016).......................... "REACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (PRESSING MY FRIEND)...........................

[@chadwax8948]

Its many 12 inch versions out there but the one that comes on like this is so hard to come by

[@cindytoranzo8225]

my motivational anthem back when I was a teen....and still as a grown mom,grandma

[@eugenemckinney8736]

This song follows the same melody of You're the One for Me but it also tells a message even though you wanna dance to it K-E-E-P Pressing O-N Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on just keep on pressing on Sky is the limit and you know that you can have what you want be who you want Of course that part would be sampled by Notorious Big and 112 in 1997-98 but remember James Dtrain Williams started it first

[@robertliepe6766]

💯👍😎💞🍻

[@cindytoranzo8225]

sky's the limit..."this will be mine"

[@carolynntubman1461]

Cindy Toranzo OH YEAH!!!!

[@DuckDaPhillyFan]

Those Saturday mornings/afternoons hearing this on Ok100 (DC) while cleaning up or my mother taking me to the barber shop

[@tednorton5150]

This is Holy

[@bigdaddyl-rob7445]

Great song from D Train!!!

[@JPerez9011]

This song is motivation to get me through my MBA! Thanks D-Train!! Best part of the song is @ 5:03 with that nice piano in the background with the bassline creeping on and those haunting vocals. D-Train made a classic here. Damn. I wish I could have heard this in 1983 while pursuing my graduate degree back then. This song is very motivational and inspirational, the way Hip Hop is supposed to be.

[@MrTone075]

+JPerez9011 Yeah, man. Got me through court reporting school.

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

+JPerez9011 Hi, Congratulations to you and much continued success to you....I myself have an Associate in the medical field.....Yes this song is motivational and inspirational.....I remember seeing him performed this song back in the day at a radio station block party.....It's Herbert Eaves 3rd on keyboards.....He also used to play for Mtume back during the 70's.............

[@carolynntubman1461]

JPerez9011 I appreciate the way you expressed that because this is my theme song even after all these years

[@carolynntubman1461]

Ethel Stevens Love WOW never got to witness them doing it all the way live but this is my (I used to lose it on thedance floor) motivation - to this day

[@jackieade6599]

Hey, JPerez9011 -- no worries! I heard this song when I was a *little girl*, and now *still listen to this* today as a *grown-ass* woman to help *uplift & maintain* my positivity to move through my life smoother. *Keep being positive & inspired* in the best way *for you:-)!* Be blessed, & best of luck w/the MBA. It's a *Hell of a tester*.

[@lizjo7213]

Listen, I can't let nobody keep me from reaching the top!!! how inspirational is that?!!! this speaks to the individual whereas the song "Ain't no stopping us now" speaks to a group of people...I've always loved this song better....

[@gave9162]

awesome track brings back memories of my hey days giving it all that on dance floor many shapes lol

[@omarmccray3282]

Love D train.

[@MrCameronsterling]

Was the hit back in the day, when I was in the chi town as a kid

[@jacksor2]

Yep....The "Warehouse". The Ritz

[@jonidawn3668]

I've said it before and it bears repeating: Ya can always count on DaveOneTone for THE BEST in 12"singles!

[@charlottestovalll9760]

A friend of mine sent this to me this morning. Wow haven't heard this in years.

[@unreal972]

Best song of my all life

[@thierrypierrot8862]

1982 et alors ... que c est bon.

[@christianzois2604]

AMAZING TRACK!FROM THE START UNTIL THE END!SEXY MALE VOCALS!F.KEVORKIAN BEHIΝDE THIS TRACK!FRESH FRESH STIL ROCKS