music.wikisort.org - Composition"Keep On Walkin'" is a song by American musician CeCe Peniston, recorded for her debut album, Finally (1992), on A&M Records. Written by Steve Hurley, Marc Williams and Kym Sims, it was released as the singer's third single from the album and was her third number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The single additionally peaked at number three on the US R&B chart, number 15 on the Hot 100, and number 10 in the United Kingdom.
1992 single by CeCe Peniston
"Keep On Walkin'" |
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B-side | "Medley" |
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Released | May 5, 1992 (1992-05-05) |
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Length | 4:30 (album version) |
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Label | A&M |
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Songwriter(s) |
- Steve "Silk" Hurley
- Marc Williams
- Kym Sims
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Producer(s) | Steve "Silk" Hurley |
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"Original Feel 12" Mix" |
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"Keep On Walkin'" on YouTube |
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"Special Extended" remix version of the track was later issued on "I'm in the Mood" single release.
Critical reception
Craig Lytle from AllMusic stated that the song "has a swingin' hip-hop edge with house music flair."[1] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Though "We Got A Love Thang" fell somewhat short of A&M's pop expectations, this easy-going jack/funk affair from Peniston's excellent debut album, "Finally", proves that the game is far from over." He added, "She delivers an assertive vocal that recalls early Teena Marie, while producer Steve "Silk" Hurley tempers the beats with a memorable melody and a fluid sax solo. Way cool for several formats."[2] A reviewer from Cashbox stated that "the production on this song is very catchy and sets another pattern for a song that can be classified as pop, dance and R&B. Her vocals are very clear and smooth, matching up with the music perfectly."[3]
Pan-European magazine Music & Media said that after the "demanding dance beats" of her breakthrough hit, "the pace slows down a bit." They noted, "In comparison the composition may be a bit weak, but her tremendous vocals carry it across."[4] Andy Beevers from Music Week commented, "Although not as impressive as Finally or Love Thang, this soulful track should still score that all important third hit for Ce Ce."[5] James Hamilton from the magazine's RM Dance Update described it as a "soulfully wailed jaunty jiggler".[6] Bunny Sawyer from Smash Hits commented, "Though nothing can ever top the complete fabulousness that was Finally, there's a funny squibbly noise in this that raises it above your normal house stomper. Summery and well-behaved, it coaxes you into your dancing slippers rather than walloping you round the head with them."[7]
Music awards and nominations
ASCAP Awards
Year |
Nominated artist |
Award |
Result |
1992 |
Steve "Silk" Hurley |
ASCAP Writer's Award[8] |
Won |
Billboard Music Video Awards
Year |
Award |
Category |
Result |
1992 |
Billboard Music Video Award |
Best Female Artist - R&B/Rap[9] |
Nominated |
- "Keep On Walkin'" (LP Version) - 4:30
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 7") - 4:09
- 7", EU & UK, #AM 878/390878-7[12]
- CD, FR, 390 889 2[13]
- "Keep On Walkin'" (7" Version) - 3:43
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 7") - 4:09
- "Keep On Walkin'" (LP Edit) - 3:58
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 7") - 4:09
- "Keep On Walkin'" (LP Edit) - 3:58
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 7") - 4:09
- "Medley" ("Finally"/"We Got a Love Thang") - 3:09
- CS, US, #75021 1598 4[16]
- "Keep On Walkin'" (LP Edit) - 3:58
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 7") - 4:09
- "Keep On Walkin'" (Hard Urban 7") - 4:25
- "Medley" ("Finally"/"We Got a Love Thang") - 3:09
- 12", US, #75021 7282 1[17]
- "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
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- 12", NL, #390 878 1[18]
- 12", UK, #AMY878[19]
- 12", UK, #AMY 878/390 878-1[20]
- "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", US, #75021 2399 1[21]
- "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
- MCD, EU & UK, #AMCD 878/390878-2[22]
- "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
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Credits and personnel
Management
- Executive producers – Manny Lehman, Mark Mazzetti
- Recording studios – Tanglewood Studios, Chicago, Illinois; Spike Records and Soundtrack Recording, New York City, New York (remix)
- Publishing – Last Song, Mushroom Music (AU)
- Administration – Third Coast Music (ASCAP)
Production
- Writers – Steve "Silk" Hurley, Kym Sims, Marc Williams, Linque Ayoung (lyrical flavors; remix)
- Producers – Steve "Silk" Hurley; Maurice Joshua, Ike Lee and Aaron Lyles (as "Freedom") (remix)
- Mixing – Hurley
- Remixing – Hurley, Joshua, Lee and Lyles
- Engineering – Larry Sturm; Hurley, Eric Butler and Gregg Mann (remix), Bruce Moore (assistant; remix)
Personnel
- Vocals – Cecilia Peniston
- Backing vocals – Donell Rush (as Darnnel), Chantay Savage (as Chanté)
- Keyboards – Hurley (remix)
- Programming – Lee and Robert Douglas (as Bobby "d") (keyboards; remix)
- Cover art – Simon Fowler
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1992) |
Peak position |
Australia (ARIA)[23] |
123 |
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[24] |
31 |
Belgium (VRT Top 30)[25] |
30 |
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[26] |
67 |
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[26] |
1 |
Europe Dance (Music & Media)[27] |
7 |
Ireland (IRMA)[28] |
17 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[29] |
44 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[29] |
41 |
UK Singles (OCC)[30] |
10 |
UK Dance (Music Week)[31] |
2 |
US Billboard Hot 100[32] |
15 |
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[32] |
1 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[32] |
3 |
US Rhythmic Airplay Chart (Billboard)[32] |
19 |
US Cash Box Top 100[33] |
12 |
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Year-end charts
Chart (1992) |
Position |
American Top 40[34] |
46 |
UK Top Singles (Music Week)[35] |
121 |
US Top Pop Singles (Billboard)[35] |
61 |
US Top Dance Music Club Play (Billboard)[35] |
32 |
US Top R&B Singles (Billboard)[35] |
37 |
US Cash Box Top 100[35] |
100 |
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Release history
Reissues
"Keep On Flossing" |
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Released | August 9, 2011 (2011-08-09) |
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Recorded | 2011 (2011) |
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Length | 3:26 (Radio version) |
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Label |
- West Swagg
- Bungalo (UMGD)
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Songwriter(s) | Hurley, Williams, Russell |
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Producer(s) | Remix: Ramos |
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"Radio version" |
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"Keep On Flossing"
On August 9, 2011, Peniston released a re-recorded version of the song "Keep On Flossing", as a duet with fellow West Swagg Music Group rapper Lavon Collins self-called as L.C. (The One).[37]
Track listings
MD, US, #(–)[38]
- "Keep On Flossing" (Radio Version) - 3:26
Additional credits
Production
- Producer – Duane Ramos (as DaRock)
- Remix - Mitch Waddell
Personnel
- Lead vocals – Lavon Collins (as L.C) (rapping)
- Backing vocals – Cecilia Peniston
See also
- List of number-one dance singles of 1992 (U.S.)
References
General
Specific
- Lytle, Craig. "CeCe Peniston – Finally". AllMusic. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- Flick, Larry (May 16, 1992). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- "Music Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Cashbox. May 16, 1992. p. 5. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. June 20, 1992. p. 11. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
- Beevers, Andy (May 9, 1992). "Dance: Pick of the Week" (PDF). Music Week. p. 10. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- Hamilton, James (May 16, 1992). "DJ Directory: Out On Monday" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental insert). p. 8. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- Sawyer, Bunny (May 13, 1992). "New Singles". Smash Hits. p. 56. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- "'Steve "Silk" Hurley - Biography" (PDF). Silk Entertainment. Comcast Interactive Media. March 2007. home.comcast.net. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 29, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
He received ASCAP Writer's Awards for "Keep On Walkin'", "Too Blind To See It" and "I'm Not Over You
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"Peniston Leads Nominees For Billboard Music Video Awards". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. October 17, 1992. p. 79. Retrieved March 19, 2011.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - 7", UK, #AM 878". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - 7", FR, #AM878". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - 7", EU & UK, #AM 878/390878-7". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - CD, FR, 390 889 2". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - CS, UK, #AMMC 878". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - CD, AU, #580 006-2". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - CS, US, #75021 1598 4". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - 12", US, #75021 7282 1". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - 12", NL, #390 878 1". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - 12", UK, #AMY878". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - 12", UK, #AMY 878/390 878-1". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - 12", US, #75021 2399 1". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - MCD, EU & UK, #AMCD 878/390878-2". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received 24 May 2016". Imgur.com. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- "CeCe Peniston - Belgium (Flanders) - Singles". Ultratop. Hung Medien. ultratop.be. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
Keep On Walkin' #31
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - Belgium (in Dutch)". Radio 2. Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep. June 27, 1992. top30-2.radio2.be. Archived from the original on April 9, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#16
- For peak positions of "Keep On Walkin'" single in Canadian RPM 100 chart, use the first link. For its peak position in RPM 10 Dance/Urban chart, use the second link. Note: Up to 1994 RPM published only Top 10 positions for dance/urban category, since 1995 Top 30 list is effective.
- "European Dance Radio" (PDF). Music & Media. July 4, 1992. p. 22. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- For the peak position of "Keep On Walkin'" in Ireland, search either by the song's title, or the artist's name using the following link.
- For peak positions of "Keep On Walkin'" single in the Netherlands, follow the Dutch Top 40, or the Single Top 100 link, depending on a preferred chart list. Both are considered as the official charts in the country, however 'Nederlands Top 40' does not provide an albums chart. Note: "Keep On Walkin'" scored at #4 in Dutch 'Tipparade' list that compiles 30 records that did not enter the Dutch Top 40 list (ie. similar to US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100). Therefore, #4 in Dutch 'Tipparade' equals to #44 in Nederlandse Top 40.
- For peak positions of "Keep On Walkin'" single in UK, choose the singles link, or the OfficialCharts.com link to view full run of the single in England.
- "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. May 23, 1992. p. 20. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- For peak positions of "Keep On Walkin'" in USA, use the general links, and/or, in order to view there not-listed top positions, respectively additional information such as peak date(s) and/or weeks spent on chart(s), you will have to subscribe to billboard.biz website to vie also the specific billboard.biz links.
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - The Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 22, 1992. billboard.biz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#15
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - Hot Singles Sales". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. July 25, 1992. billboard.biz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#18
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - Hot Singles Recurrents". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. October 17, 1992. billboard.biz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#2
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - Hot Dance Club Play". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. June 27, 1992. billboard.biz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#1
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. July 18, 1992. billboard.biz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#6
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 8, 1992. billboard.biz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#3
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. July 25, 1992. billboard.biz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#9
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. July 4, 1992. billboard.biz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#3
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Recurrents". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. November 21, 1992. billboard.biz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#2
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Recurrent Airplay". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. November 7, 1992. billboard.biz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#1
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - Hot 100 Airplay". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 22, 1992. billboard.biz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#9
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - Hot 100 Recurrent Airplay". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. October 10, 1992. billboard.biz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#3
- "CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - Rhythmic Top 40". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. October 3, 1992. billboard.biz. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
#19
- For the top position of "Keep On Walkin'" in US Cashbox chart, follow the either the cashboxmagazine link, or see the pdf document at hitsofalldecades link in addition.
- "American Top 40 Year-End Survey 1992". American Top 40. KIIS-FM. 18.ocn.ne.jp. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
- For peak year-end chart positions of "Keep On Walkin'" in UK year-end chart, use the hitsofalldecades link. For US year-end lists, only billboard.biz subscribers will access the specific billboard.biz links.
- "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. May 9, 1992. p. 21.
- "L.C & CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Flossing" - US, Download". iTunes. Apple. itunes.apple.com. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- "L.C & CeCe Peniston - "Keep On Walkin'" - MD, US, #(–)". Discogs. Zink Media. discogs.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
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