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Wikipedia article
"'Keep On Running'" is a song written and first recorded by Jackie Edwards. It became a hit in the UK for The Spencer Davis Group; their version reached number one in the charts.
Recordings
"Keep On Running" was written by Jamaican singer-songwriter Jackie Edwards, who as well as having been a singer, worked in the UK for Island Records as a songwriter.Colin Larkin (1998) 'The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae', Virgin Books, The song was recorded by Edwards for his album 'Come on Home', released in 1965, and he recorded it again in the mid-1970s for his album 'Do You Believe in Love'.
The Spencer Davis Group version
The song was recorded by the Spencer Davis Group and released as a single in November 1965 on Fontana Records, backed with "High Time Baby".Strong, Martin C. (2002). 'The Great Rock Discography'. Canongate. . p. 265 At the time, Chris Blackwell, who produced the recording, was trying to establish his Island label in the UK and was managing the Spencer Davis Group. He was lent funding from Scala Brown Associates for the single by offering a sizable share of his label as security; the success of the single meant that he was quickly able to repay the loan.Scala, Mim (2009). 'Diary of a Teddy Boy: A Memoir of the Long Sixties', Goblin, , p. 84 It was a number one hit on the UK Singles Chart in January 1966. In the United States it reached number 76.
;Personnel
* Steve Winwood lead guitar, lead vocals
* Spencer Davis rhythm guitar, backing vocals
* Muff Winwood bass guitar
* Pete York drums, percussion
This version was included in the soundtrack of the film 'Buster' (1988) and was used during the film's opening sequence that saw Buster Edwards (Phil Collins) steal a suit from a shop window for a friend's funeral. The song was included on the cassette and vinyl formats of the soundtrack, but omitted from the CD version for "legal reasons".
The song was also included in the 2007 romantic comedy 'Run Fatboy Run' directed by David Schwimmer.
John Alford version
A version of the song was a UK hit for John Alford in 1996, released as a double A-side with "If", and peaking at number 24.Other versions
Several recordings in other languages were released internationally in early 1966.
The US rock group The Outsiders released the song as the first track on their debut LP, Time Won't Let Me.
The Spanish beat and rock group Los Salvajes created a version of this song, titled "Corre, Corre", in 1966.
Patrick Samson and Les Phniciens realized a cover in Italian titled 'Chi pu dirmi' (Who can tell me) (Philips, 373 741 BF) with lyrics by Maurizio Vandelli for the 1998 compilation 'Beat 600 - 60's & 70's golden nuggets tracks' (Mercury Records, 565365 - 2).
"Keep On Running" has also been recorded by other artists including Robben Ford (as the title track of his 2003 album), The Romantics (on 'Live on Stage'), and Queen's drummer Roger Taylor, during the recording session of his second solo album 'Strange Frontier' in 1984.
References
Category:1965 singles
Category:The Spencer Davis Group songs
Category:UK Singles Chart number-one singles
Category:1965 songs
Category:Fontana Records singles
Category:Atco Records singles
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