D Train - Keep On

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    The project was a collaborative effort between the band's namesake, James "D-Train" Williams, who was featured as the lead vocalist and songwriter, and Hubert Eaves III, a keyboardist and producer, who performed the instrumentation on the recordings. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Williams himself was a R&B-dance producer as well. He and Eaves met during high school and began performing together. Eaves would spend most of the 1970s as a member of the R&B band Mtume. However, by the 1980s, he and Williams had teamed up again. The group named itself D-Train after a nickname Williams had acquired as a football player in high school.
    D-Train released its first single "You're the One for Me" in late 1981. The track became an instant success, hitting #1 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart that year; it was remixed and re-released successfully several times since and was contemporaneously covered by Paul Hardcastle with vocalist Kevin Henry in the United Kingdom. The duo's self-titled debut album (which prominently featured the "You're the One for Me" title on the front cover, and the album became known by this name) followed in early 1982, and several additional singles from this effort were successful on both the R&B and Dance charts, although they were not as popular as the debut hit. Among these tracks were "Keep On", which reached #2 on the Dance chart, and a cover version of the Burt Bacharach- and Hal David-penned "Walk on By," which owed more to the Isaac Hayes version than to Dionne Warwick's original recording.
    In 1983, the band released its follow-up album, Music. The title track became another dance-floor anthem and is the most gospel-infused of D-Train's floor fillers. This track nearly equalled the success of the group's debut single. Several other singles from the album were moderately successful.
    In 1984, D-Train had its only Billboard Hot 100 entry with "Something's on Your Mind," which climbed to #79 and was later covered by Miles Davis on his album You're Under Arrest. The single also cracked the top five on the R&B chart, becoming the group's biggest hit in that market as well. The accompanying album, also titled Something's on Your Mind, found the band branching out into new musical territory, incorporating elements of reggae and more adult contemporary-oriented R&B into their music. Williams himself played acoustic guitar on a cover of Carole King's "So Far Away."
    A greatest hits album titled You're the One for Me-The Very Best of D-Train was issued in several European countries in 1985. Featured on this compilation was a remixed version of "You're the One for Me" and the tune charted a second time that year. This version was remixed by Paul Hardcastle, who had previously issued a cover version of the song and, by 1985, had become well known for his own hit "19." Despite this success, the group would disband that same year.
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Komentáře • 85

  • @michaeljones6536
    @michaeljones6536 Před 5 lety +96

    One of my all-time favorite songs of inspiration. This song helped me accomplish so many goals for years! Evergreen relevance. "I can't let nobody keep me from reaching the top!" Never have. Never will. "Sky is the limit and you know that you can have what you want, be what you want." "If you have a goal set it in your mind." Keep On! 👏🎶😇🙏💪

    • @charlesreidjr9916
      @charlesreidjr9916 Před rokem +6

      LET THE CHURCH SAY AMEN 🙏

    • @mermaid2208
      @mermaid2208 Před rokem +4

      Happy Monday my pretties! “The sky is the limit and you can have what you want, be what you want to and do what you want! Don’t let nobody keep you from reaching the top!” Keep On! 🚂

    • @Sjw83111
      @Sjw83111 Před rokem

      ​@@charlesreidjr9916y

  • @rcole718
    @rcole718 Před 3 lety +22

    I'm gonna listen to "Optomistic" right after this and do some amazing shit today.

  • @lordbison
    @lordbison Před 6 měsíci +6

    Rolling Down Crenshaw In Los Angeles Back In The Day 😂!
    Classic AM 1230 KGFJ Style!

  • @kilidoniadeacero957
    @kilidoniadeacero957 Před 3 lety +42

    I never get tired of this song!

    • @changeyourenergy708
      @changeyourenergy708 Před rokem +4

      Can play it back to back and even start over from the middle. This jam jams...

  • @ladyhydrojen531
    @ladyhydrojen531 Před 5 lety +57

    *Keep on D Train. His music is uplifting! He has a voice I'd never forget. I will be banging this until I leave this vessel. OLD SCHOOL FOREVER.* ✌🏾👸🏾👌🏾👍🏾🖤👏🏾
    8-10-18 - 8

    • @melvinberrios6981
      @melvinberrios6981 Před 5 lety +5

      I feel you this song brings back good memories

    • @richardlooby4736
      @richardlooby4736 Před 4 lety +8

      D Train WILL ALWAYS be CURRENT SCHOOL. REACH

    • @johnbuss6926
      @johnbuss6926 Před 4 lety +4

      I'll be doing the same...when thing's aren't going great I listen to this...thanks D-train..

    • @josephchampjr.3256
      @josephchampjr.3256 Před 4 lety +5

      LADY HYDRO JEN I agree it’s a kind of rainbow music that uplifting you can make people happy in the whole wide world.

  • @lrlong1285
    @lrlong1285 Před 3 lety +13

    STILL listening 2021!

  • @ISVVVc628
    @ISVVVc628 Před 4 lety +15

    Instant Classic.

  • @ClarenceAnderson-fg3mk
    @ClarenceAnderson-fg3mk Před 17 hodinami

    3 years after receiving my B.A. Degree in English from College in 1980 I turned unfortunately into a crack cocaine addict , alcoholic and cigarettes ! God Freed Me December 23rd , 2001 !!! I'm almost 23: Years CLEAN !!! KEEPIN ON ! 🎉 ❤ "TO GOD BE THE GLORY" ! (Also came out of that 18 year addiction with Zero Criminal Record ) ! Hallelujah Dear Lord Jesus Christ !!( Protection from The Most High God) Thank You ! Thank You ! 🎉 ❤

  • @user-uy2jz9cn8y
    @user-uy2jz9cn8y Před rokem +16

    Great uplifting song (music and lyrics)!!! Released when I was born! God bless disco! Greetings from Greece!

  • @Resilient492
    @Resilient492 Před 9 měsíci +7

    I was a high school senior when this came out, brings back so many great memories!!!

  • @gregorybarnes5260
    @gregorybarnes5260 Před 2 lety +18

    This is one of the most encouraging songs I've ever heard very inspiring and positive

  • @mernelbyfield8690
    @mernelbyfield8690 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Memories from the 80's ❤

  • @keithfailey3715
    @keithfailey3715 Před měsícem +1

    All aboard the D train, next destination 1980s soul and funk, just awesome track 🎶🕺💃☺️❤️🔥🔥🔥

  • @latishahowell8352
    @latishahowell8352 Před 2 lety +13

    This is one of my workout songs 🏃🏽‍♀️
    “Reach, you’re almost there” 🏃🏽‍♀️

  • @andrewhowington6817
    @andrewhowington6817 Před rokem +10

    Now this is still good music ☺️

  • @billhunt2732
    @billhunt2732 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I be
    Keepin' on
    Everyday pushing forward
    Aint no half- steppin
    You already know

  • @pseudoname3159
    @pseudoname3159 Před 8 měsíci +6

    This track is pretty hypnotic. Love the message too. Hard not to tap your foot and groove with. I'm a rock guy, but I've always dug the late 70s - early 80s synth-soul, boogie, and electro-funk artists their music, and the producers they collaborated with to create this sound.

  • @paulmessikommer4027
    @paulmessikommer4027 Před 3 lety +17

    The second half of the song and especially the end, reaching the climax, is so powerful! From 4:43 to the end..... ! !!!

  • @MuzikIzMyLyfe
    @MuzikIzMyLyfe Před rokem +12

    We PARTIED to this song! Funny thing is I didn't internalize this amazingly positive message then. Starting at 4:43 really tuggs at my soul! ❤❤🔥🔥👊🏿👊🏿

    • @umarbentley4953
      @umarbentley4953 Před rokem +2

      Yesss I get a little teary,yes we all know this is a kick ass party song but it is definitely borderline gospel/inspirational.

  • @kalenawarren-rios2591
    @kalenawarren-rios2591 Před 2 lety +10

    When you feel like giving up put this song on just the words keep on is so true

  • @TheDripGodz
    @TheDripGodz Před rokem +4

    You don’t get tired of any D Train songs

  • @alibacchus607
    @alibacchus607 Před 3 lety +10

    I had this album living in Toronto but now living in Cebu city Philippines

    • @theworkethic
      @theworkethic Před rokem +1

      Toronto 👍. Respect to the lovely people of the Philippines. Met so many of them here in Toronto. Lots of friends.

    • @billhunt2732
      @billhunt2732 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Cebu!

  • @eriecatiz
    @eriecatiz Před 4 lety +15

    Yesssss!! Im encouraged. Thank you Lord! 2020

  • @curtiswhiteheadjr1322
    @curtiswhiteheadjr1322 Před rokem +5

    Queen Mother Harriet, Mama Moses, had just 2 words for our Forefathers and Mothers who craved freedom... KEEP GOING! ➡️➡️➡️✊🏽

  • @tonybelleo1895
    @tonybelleo1895 Před 2 lety +8

    Yes... Great song.. And i have to keep it on... Love it..

  • @appliancedude63
    @appliancedude63 Před rokem +5

    Everytime I'm going through something. This is the motivation .😎

  • @ronaldelston6039
    @ronaldelston6039 Před 6 lety +13

    Classic!

  • @reubenpadayachee
    @reubenpadayachee Před 27 dny +1

    WHAT A TUNE........

  • @freefree5309
    @freefree5309 Před 4 lety +8

    2020 still best song

  • @Nicefoolkilla
    @Nicefoolkilla Před 4 měsíci +2

    What an amazing track. Love the lyrics and it culminates in a bad ass instrumental! My jam going forwards. Y'all too!

  • @sheldonhudson1461
    @sheldonhudson1461 Před rokem +3

    keep on so nostalgic 80s

  • @Metron65
    @Metron65 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This tune takes you to the very purpose for your life. Never give up❤

  • @juanaameliahernandezpavon5745

    Love this song! It keeps me motivated 100 percent

  • @chrisnorman7320
    @chrisnorman7320 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I have no words 🤗🤗🤗

  • @deannalynetteclemmonsorteg1300
    @deannalynetteclemmonsorteg1300 Před 8 měsíci +2

    HALLELUJAH YOU PRECIOUS PEOPLE

  • @d.j.smileyofficial
    @d.j.smileyofficial Před 5 měsíci +1

    So Classic.

  • @teainthesahara1
    @teainthesahara1 Před 2 lety +9

    E meu estilo musical sempre nostalgia pura e viva o Brazil

  • @darlenesmith765
    @darlenesmith765 Před 10 dny +1

    Still listening 2024!!

  • @nab1uk
    @nab1uk Před 5 měsíci

    What a tune !! We used to get ready for the poser's pub! Jolly Drayman Bexleyheath Kent UK all D Train sounds now im 61 !!! Grateful times and sounds !!!

  • @pamelabryant9958
    @pamelabryant9958 Před rokem +3

    Keep on !! Don't let turn you around

  • @stevenliebman3175
    @stevenliebman3175 Před rokem +2

    Magique , Xenons, STUDIO 54!! Who, yes it's me? DR. LOVE!, YES

  • @afrohawk7960
    @afrohawk7960 Před 3 lety +5

    2021? Grandtheft auto five Keep on 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @lemajdbarka5837
    @lemajdbarka5837 Před 4 lety +6

    A l'ancienne 👌🤙

  • @looknbakatu
    @looknbakatu Před 6 lety +20

    STILL listening 2018.

    • @patriciaburgess4257
      @patriciaburgess4257 Před 5 lety +1

      Listening in 2019

    • @josephchampjr.3256
      @josephchampjr.3256 Před 4 lety

      Yes I do! I’m still listening 👂 now that’s my favorite kind of jam!

    • @musiclover-cn7tb
      @musiclover-cn7tb Před 3 lety +2

      @@josephchampjr.3256 Alicia Myers I want to thank you is another motivational song just like this one cookout jams that will always be played for years to come.

    • @stevenblathers5145
      @stevenblathers5145 Před 3 lety +1

      Nice job

    • @Mookaron
      @Mookaron Před 9 měsíci +1

      2023 and going! 🎤🎼

  • @BROOKLYN1977
    @BROOKLYN1977 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Matthew 24:13
    But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved

  • @willpowell7039
    @willpowell7039 Před 4 lety +16

    This song has motivated me to loose weight

  • @frost-80
    @frost-80 Před 3 měsíci

    This dude can sing! Keep on.

  • @jaywad8876
    @jaywad8876 Před 2 lety +1

    Times of yesterday! Smells like outside!!!

  • @tmo7777
    @tmo7777 Před 4 lety +23

    Hey Family Let's Keep On Pushing For REPARATIONS.

  • @sylviajones4843
    @sylviajones4843 Před 4 měsíci

    Yes that was the song back in the 80's club song love it 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @elsiocrispim1114
    @elsiocrispim1114 Před rokem +2

    Mais uma grande lembrança da minha adolescência...
    Keep on!!!
    Continue!!

  • @Filmation77
    @Filmation77 Před 4 měsíci

    I would love someone like Todd in the Shadows do a retrospective on D-Train

  • @mrsgretson6069
    @mrsgretson6069 Před rokem +2

    💜💜

  • @teainthesahara1
    @teainthesahara1 Před 2 lety +1

    Feliz ano novo pra o mundo que encontre a paz que tanto almeja

  • @aprilfieldsz23
    @aprilfieldsz23 Před 6 lety +4

    Yep

  • @djrafa1
    @djrafa1 Před rokem

    Uuuhhhh yeahhhhhh

  • @kevinaranza9734
    @kevinaranza9734 Před 4 měsíci

    Please in GTA VI poder escuchar este hermoso tema que viva El Funk 🔥🔥

  • @billhunt2732
    @billhunt2732 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Be motivated 💪

  • @annwilliams9428
    @annwilliams9428 Před rokem +1

    Love uforever

  • @amdmast8979
    @amdmast8979 Před 2 lety +2

    Bjr je cherche le keep on en version instrumentale existe t il ? Je crois pas cette est une bomba les autres aussi dtrai c le meilleur question son

  • @ronclark9717
    @ronclark9717 Před 4 lety +8

    PARADISE GARAGE NYC ...VIP

  • @coreyortiz9913
    @coreyortiz9913 Před rokem

    im in love with the woman on the train

  • @larrylollis5875
    @larrylollis5875 Před 2 lety +1

    What ever happened to those guys

  • @naimamiramanyssayoussefzah4511

    😉😉😉🙏🙏🙏🤲🤲🤲👍

  • @nelsonricardo5961
    @nelsonricardo5961 Před 3 lety

    2021 somebody ?🇧🇷

  • @user-ek4oh6qj6n
    @user-ek4oh6qj6n Před rokem +2

    EXILEチューチュートレインの元ネタ♪

  • @scarsdale22
    @scarsdale22 Před rokem

    Un brano spettacolare