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 themselves "D. Train" after a nickname Williams had acquired as a football player in high school.
D. Train released their 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 has been 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 sometimes 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/Hal David penned "Walk On By", that owed more to the Isaac Hayes version than to Dionne Warwick's original recording.
In 1983, the band released their follow-up album, Music. The title track became another dance-floor anthem and is the most gospel infused of D-Train's floor fillers.[citation needed] 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 their 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.[1] Williams himself played acoustic guitar on a cover of Carole King's "So Far Away".
A Greatest Hits album entitled You're the One for Me- The Very Best of D'Train was issued in several European countries in 1985 [1]. Featured on this compilation was a remixed version of "You're the One for Me," and the tune charted a second time that year. The remixing on this version of the song was done 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.
Who is listening in 2024?❤
I am❤
Me2❤😊
How can u not dance a lil shoulders sum😅🎉🩷
but me !
Ich 💕
The most powerful song ever written. .... for REAL!!!!!!
D Train good group back 1982 still play it today
WBLS one and only can only do it like that and talking about d-train
Struggling, a young man living on the streets of Chicago--alone. Freezing cold, no winter coat, virtually homeless and hungry but determined to become a writer one day. I went from sleeping on sidewalks and in bus and train stations, to writing speeches for the city's first black mayor in one year, then on to EBONY/Jet and many other national magazines and newspapers. This song is what got me through many long, frigid nights. Thank you so much, sir. "Sky is the limit..."
Amen
No doubt
But you made it!! Amen!!!!!
From "test" to "testimony," that's wassup!!!!!
@@edennard1 I know that's motivational.
Not just a jam, this is an anthem for life!
THATS FOR DAMN SURE
That's right. Forget this victim mentality they trying to push!!!
That's right..Forever..😎👍
Absolutely!!
@@jeromebreezedale4592 lp
Accidentally found this song when I needed it
me too
Nothing is by accident my friend. Your design has purpose....keep on
Back, when music would heal you.
Yes!... Life and death is in the power of ur tongue
You gave a word!
Enjoy!!
Who rocking this 2024!??
I am
Me!!!!!✌🏾 keep on✊🏾🙏🏾🌅sky's the limit 🌟✨🤗
Just heard it in a Gap store in Florida. I had to Google to see who it was. Lol
@@marvinjohnson1977 sky's the limit 🌟✌🏾 have you heard keep on chopped up????👍🏽✌🏾✨
We gotta keep keeping on. It's in our blood. 💯
SO MANY GREAT ARTISTS AND SONGS IN THE 80'S, ENDLESS
80's was the end of R&B.
You are the very few that understand that. 🤦🏾♂️
A example of back when soul music had a positive message for our people, I Miss it.
Amen.....
Me too
Yes true 👍 ❤
I hope D Train knows how this song motivates so many people from all walks of life !!!
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Absolutely!!!! Played this for my students!
James Williams - KEEP ON!
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To the 2024 high school and college students who graduated 🎓 ❤. Keep On. The sky is the limit.
Mom & Pops wore this whole album out, you hear me??!! I was probably 11/12. It's message resonates even more 40 years later. Thank you.
😂lmao bet they did!!
My Dad is always bumping this one, timeless ✌🏽
Worth Wearing Out
Back when artists actually told a story and cared about sharing an inspirational message to everyone. And you could dance your ass off to it at the same time!!!
Totally right on man .... This is beautiful music and words xxx
Yes you could!
Well said my brotha 👏 💯 🙏 🙌 🇭🇹🇭🇹💙
You know it man.
Bring back positive messages in music.
John McCullough , I encourage you to listen to Earth, Wind, & Fire...Songs like “Earth, Wind & Fire”, “Burnin Bush”, “Imagination”, “Freedom of Choice”, “Love Is (The Greatest Glory)”, “That’s the Way of The World”, “Touch the World”, “In the Stone”, “Gratitude”, “Changing Times”, “Shining Star”, “Heritage”,...This group as you may already know has such a vast menagerie of music across so many genre’s that there are plenty of more songs to choose from as far as positive motivation is concerned! They always leaned towards the positive in their music!...
@@malcolmbekoe9279 k
True, "Keep on" giving good messages, this music should be a classic.
Hey "D"..., This yo bro-n-law 😎
What you know about this music 😎
You got good taste.....
@@michaeldwilliams2399 Yo Mike! What's Up? I grew up in a house that LOVED music. We listened to everything. Shouts out to my sister for being a big part of that. I can still feel the jam sessions the neighbor band would have in the basement of 556. She was a beast and could play several instruments. I was always in awe of her talent.
GOD speaks to ME thru music DAILY! I was walking my dogs and this song popped in my head. I’m going thru a lot of shit JUST LIKE THE REST OF US and I needed this message!
I hope you're doing well pretty woman. Happy memorial day 2024
Wow never new what the words was saying until I was at the table doing HOMEWORK playing this song📚🙌🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾💃🏻 I HAVE A GOAL CLASS 🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓OF 22!!!!!!!!!!!!
This song will never lose it's power....never!
Indeed
DaOrigTruthSeeker:🎯
So True!!!!!
DaOrigTruthSeeker yes yes
Keep on! Till you get by🤗
I woke up singing this song. I haven't heard it in years but it was in my Spirit today. Thank you Lord for keeping me. KEEP ON!!!
I also woke up singing this song.
@@g430 such a motivational track I froze up in CVS once when it came on I stayed until it finished playing lol 😆😂 .
Me too!!!👊🏿
A classic
gets me going every day...💤😍🥳
Who's listening in 2024 jamomand keep on
This is a Hidden Gem on UA-cam
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I am 30 pounds from being placed on the kidney transplant list. I woke up with this song on my mind this morning & I’m feeling inspired by it. I will keep on towards my goal!💪🏾 I Loved this song since I was a child in the 80’s!🥰🎼🎵🎶
Best of luck with your medical challenges......GOD GOT YOU
Are you still listening, it’s 2020
Good Luck 🙏👼🙏✨
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How you make out?
Thank you D train for making this song especially! 👍 👍 👍
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This goes out to anyone who doubts themselves about their passion and ambition in life. Probably one of the most motivating tracks heard to date.
Popyppl
absolutely....
Definitely I need to make this my daily prayer 🌹🙏🌹
@@freespirit21newyorkMe Too
4 SHO
James aka DTrain is one of the nicest, caring and most congenial people I know or have ever met!
May god bless him and keep him on earth a long time for it’s a far better place with him on it!
Peace and love brother…
This song has a very positive message also
Sending this to my daughter who is in college.....NC A&T.....
I was in college when this jam came out. Where did the time go? I'm blessed to have lived during an era of uplifting, positive music.
SO TRUE
100%!
indeed
this song woke me up ,''my youth has returned ''my eldest daughter played this in her car after valentine's day DINNER,''it touched me in away that touched my soul,'' in a positive way ,''i use to play in my car when they were small ,taking them to school she is 54 yrs of age,''i am greatful & thankful for everything I HAVE,' &',now I can continue too help others, which is my passion!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had a vivid dream of a man singing this to me…I woke up to find a picture of D Train, and it was definitely him. It was surreal. I’m sure God inspired this beautiful song. Always brings back great memories and pops into my head and I can’t get it out, and that’s truly what music is supposed to do ♥️♥️♥️
Just found out this was my dad's favorite song as a dj he played this back in the days will be playing this one of his favorite song at his memorial rest in Peace dad
Its been 40 years since this hit the airways. Seems like yesterday. One off the alltime great inspirational songs ever recorded.1982 to 2022.Its still a hit
2023 I'm trying to hold on
Agreed! This is my best motivational inspirational dance tune! LOVE IT!
When I Google this ARTIST , and saw that these were early 80's songs. I said damn I was 14 and now 54. I was a old soul with the music thing then & now.
@@lajeanadavis8162 DON'T TRY BROTHERMAN, DO IT.
Classic stay forever
It's amazing that someone would make a great song to encourage people to "keep on keeping on" and believe in themselves.
Thank you!
If it wasn't for black Americans, funky and disco wouldn't exist.....BLACK MAGIC FUNKY & DISCO
I agree. I remember a black female gospel singer telling her wyt audience we are like jelly to peanut butter.We smooth you out 😂😂😂
Why does race ALWAYS have to be brought up in the comments of every UA-cam track that’s performed by members of the black community ?! It’s become so predictable now 😴.
@Jannie- if it is THAT predictable, why waste time being redundant about it?? Please know and understand that MANY of Black creators of MANY FACETS have had their ideas and inventions STOLEN, with ZERO CREDIT, money owed or a legacy to hand down. If you don't understand THIS, than that makes ur comment look foolish. I'm Black, White and Indigenous, FYI. So I've grown up in a MULTITUDE of these conversations. You'll be ok
D train and I were in HS chorus together in Brklyn! This is a soulful song beyond words! Where u at bro??🤘🏽💜☀️☀️☀️
Who elses here because this song gives you inspiration 2021 and beyond here I come 👍🏽🙏🏾🎶🕊
Just T-Down on this track, lyrics to live by 💯
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@@dtrain8145 I trust all is well with you.
Yes. This was one of my fathers favorite songs!! #RIPMrTaylor💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽
Yep! That’s exactly why I’m here. Keep on!
Maaaaaan, this song is a freakin' time machine!! Classic, classic, CLASSIC!!
Uplifting, timeless masterpiece!
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This the jam, very inspirational
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I just lost my daddy last week and this song was the last song he was singing in his room.. and that's what he want me to do....Keep on
I hope that you are reunited with your Dad in the resurrection that the Bible speaks of.
Acts 24:15
Keep.your.fathers.memory.with.you.in.your.heart
Keep on brother!
My Prayers & Condolences🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
love to loop and cut the break, sky's the limit.
When you went to d train's concert, you went to a concert. Because when the concert is over, you'll still be popping your finger and still sing in some of the songs.❤❤❤❤
This is one of the baddest funky songs and the lyric is also inspiring!!!
this is one of the underappreciated classics of the era. truly monster jam.
Keep on, keep on
Keep on steppin' 'til you reach higher ground
Can't nobody turn you 'round
Step on up you can claim the highest star
Straight ahead, it's not very far!
Keep on, keep on
With the strength of your mind you can be set free
You can know the? from your past
Search deep inside and you will see
Time has come at last!
Keep on, keep on
Keep keepin' on, you gotta keep keepin' on
You can make it if you only try
Don't stop reaching 'til you touch the sky
Life has many ups and downs
Plant your feet on solid ground! keep on!
Keep on, keep on
Keep keepin' on, you gotta keep keepin' on
Through the strength of your mind you can be set free
You can know the? from your past
Search deep inside and you will see
Time has come at last!
Keep on, keep on
Keep keepin' on, you gotta keep keepin' on
Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on just
Keep on pressin' on
Sky is the limit and you know that you can have what
You want, be who you want
Listen, I can't let nobody keep me from reachin' the
Top!
Don't you give up for nothing keep on 'til you get by!
Reach, reach, reach you're almost there!
If you have a goal, set it in your mind!
Reach for it, say to yourself, this will be mine!
K-e-e-p, pressin' o-n spells keep on, keep on pressin'
My friend!
Ain't no half steppin' you've got to keep on pressin'!
RESPECT DUE!!! Thank you for a timeless classic!! They dont make them like this anymore!
This song IS my inspiration ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This song indeed gives you Strength
💞 #Favorites
Inspirational. Songs these days are empty.
This really is one of the very best of the best. Fell bad for those that don't know it
The tears well up in my eyes as I remember the look of optimism on the faces of fellow dancers as we looked into each others eyes to affirm the message in the song...this is what unity feels like.....
1000% agree
@nathar40 so deep
Keep on dancin' baby!
The audacity of this dance song to be so affirming💚!
I love that
A CLASSIC FOR LIFE!!!
this is the most uplifting funk song ever!
All all praises to the most high, just hold on family we almost there!!!!
This song has positively influenced my life since 1984. If you have a goal, set it in your mind. Say to yourself, this will be mine. Ain't no half steppin... Keep on pressing, my friends.
You're so right! This song has encouraged me and helped me since the death of my mom who died on 6/14/22 along with prayer. Keep on!
Thanks
Absolutely. What was your goal?
@@debrarogers6529 Wishing you all the best sis.
This song came out in 1986
The Tri-State Anthem!!! Keep that Hustle & Grind.
Absolutely!! I forgot which DJ on radio would say this!!!! Inspired me to get going....
This Song still moves me in 2024 I listen to it everyday still when things are going well and when things are not so well I keep on
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RIP BUMP CITY!!! This was my grandfather’s anthem. Through the strength of your mind you can be set free! Search deep inside and you will see, time has come at last ‼️
I am 80's music!!!!! Gotta Keep Movin, 65 years younger now
this song takes me to 1983 and I will always love it
My ALL TIME FAVORITE SONG EVER !! WE'LL ALWAYS KEEP ON HALLELUYAH!!!💪💕🙌🙏
This song just killed the corona!!!
Don't ALLOW ANYTHANG TO stop you from reaching your goal
@bill ba ur not wrong!
This song tells you to keep on going, no matter what!!! 🙏
MOTIVATION BABY!!!!....KEEP ON!!!!....WE CAN AND WILL DO IT
Love how biggie sampled this before he died. R.I.P 🙏
Perfect uplifting tune for these times we’re going through
Best motivational song..
Thank you!
One of D Trains best. Funky beat and a straight out positive message. This is what music is supposed to be about!!! Love and peace!!!!
Thank you ❤❤
Ain't no half steppin. You got to keep on pressin.
RIGHT
Sky is the limit, gonna reach the top !
Say it loud
With Vision 2👀2👀... Inspired, Empowered /Engagement Too Have Life Long Success 🎉
Gurl Yu so Rite
Gurl Yu said it jus Rite
Rite On Sis!
*Idk who needs to hear This but DON'T look back!! Focus on the road ahead & keep pushing until you reach your goal/dreams!! No matter how big or small you may think it is, KEEP GOING!!!* 😎😎😎😎
Thank you that's something I needed to hear in troubled times
THANK YOU SIR or ma’am. BACK AT YOU!
This song always lifts my spirit. This was the cut back in the club days.
No matter what road you are traveling down, sometimes you can stop and rest, but never give up because in order to reach your destination, you gotta KEEP ON!!! 💯😎
I can't put it into words..the focus, the motivation and inspiration I get from this song. It's a spiritual thing. Classic!!!
This song made me get off my tuff. And get mt GED go to beauty school and junior college igot my associate degree in early childhood i love this song it really motivated me
Mary
i hear you sis this song helped me to get off crack cocaine its been 12 years now
Yessss it is!!! Thought I was the only one to feel that way!
Your right.. it's a spiritual thing.
William Teague SOUL
Thanks God for blessing me to live to have my 70 birthday 🎂 and still can listen 👂 to this song keep it moving is what i always saying
I love the way Biggie sampled this. Shoutout to D Train for paving the way with this one.
Forgot about D Train. So many amazing jams from these guys...
Fantastic song! Fantastic voice! I appreciate it now more than when it came out.
This song is on my Workout Playlist
🗣Reach 🗣Reach 🗣Reach.. You’re Almost There‼️
Glad it is! 😎
In the club, this track used to send me up. Especially the way Ron Hardy edited it. The meaning is so powerful. It motivated me to dance and be free back then, and now it motivates me to trust the Lord and to keep believing.
Amen❤
Never dead always will be full of life very uplifting song
Blackbuttahfly Reid Amen
I asked God for a sign and heard this playing in tge store while shopping. I'm in awe! Thank you Lord 🙏🏾❤️
My childhood right here 👊🏾🫶🏾🙌🏾
Songs of inspiration for a generation proud of their heritage! ✊🏾
I love D Train!!! what encouragement, and inspiring, it is written in the Holy Scriptures, "Iron sharpeneth Iron" even that song "You're the one for me" It's aweome! God bless u and urz beloved-
Who is listening to this inspirational song in 2023?
LADY DEBRA I'M DOING IT NOW 1/29/24 AT 10:37 PM EASTERN TIME! ALWAYS LOVE THIS AND ALL D-TRAIN 12" INCH SINGLES!
I am in 2024!!!
@@mrflynn01 BROTHER FLYNN WE KNEW GOOD REAL MUSIC WHEN WE HEARD D-TRAIN'S MUSIC BACK IN THE DAY!
@@georgea.henryjr.5191 no F’n question.
And ppl tripping on Beyoncé didn’t get album of the year, when in fact her last album sound like 1st record she made, I’m ☠️☠️☠️: 🤡💩
2024 is our year baby! keep on!
Motivation music
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I was moved by reading so many of the comments. Ronald Childs is an earth-shaker of an inspirational JOURNEY..wow!!!! Thank God. Helen Reyes wrote, :Back when artists actually told a story and cared about sharing an inspirational message to everyone. So true. Mr D Train, I pray the artist of today follow your on music that builds. Every line of the Lyrics is lifting and feeding my soul. "Search deep inside, and you will see." And then bridge is spanking with grooves and echos. "Sky is the limit" I can relate to so many comments that say this song brings tears and emotions. Thanks Mr D Train..... Lagos Oct 2021
Takes me back to 1983 shortly after I had completed my freshman year of college. What a positive, self-affirming, and groovin' song!
Timeless!
I met Dtrain back in the day like 40 years in my home state Chicago he was doing a concert I love it he brought the house love his music.
Came back to Philadelphia homeless in 2018 after being away in other various states working living. Always remember this song. Now working for The Court Of Common Pleas.
This song has become the theme of my life and every pursuit. It never fails to speak me when I need it the most.
Who's here listening in 2020? Keep on!!
Me
Me...I gotta reach...reach..I'm almost there!!!
Lndn drgs brought me here
Always
Yass!! This song is so uplifting in these times that we are living in!!
I was a Junior in High School when this song was released. It propelled me to go onto college in the fall of 1983. I went to my first dance at the “sweatbox” which was the student union building. This song “reconnected” my life, and it served as an ephiphany
Just heard part of this on t.v. Brought back memories of a great time in my life.
GREAT MORNING SONG HEADING TO WORK. AND DIFFICULT TIMES. WE SUFFER MANY DEFEATS BUT WE MUST NOT BE DEFEATED!
james strother I'll second that James!
One of the best inspirational songs in my life .. keep on
, I believe the song came out wrong about the fall of 1982 I was in the 12th grade and I enjoy listening to that song D train always made some good music back during the day I enjoyed listening to him and it takes me back give me memories and it's a good song so I enjoyed it and may you always be blessed artist
Yes
While I listen to D-Train's "Keep On" I have to reminisce about the year of 1982: This record is telling me via mama's voice "If you have a goal, just set it in your mind! Reach for it; say to yourself 'This Will Be Mine'! K E E P... pressing O N; Just Keep On... Pressing, My Friend! Ain't No Half-Steppin'; You've Got To Keep On Pressin'"!!
This was my father's favorite jam... RIH Pop! (DJ Music Man)
I hope that you are reunited with your Dad in the resurrection that the Bible speaks of. Acts 24:15
All I know is that my morning starts with a 'THANK YOU" TO OUR GOD, COFFEE, THEN MY TRACK of keep on.
Linda Lehmann I like that sequence of events!!!
Love me some D- Train. Such a positive message. Still stands some 30 plus years.
THANK YOU D TRAIN!!! Good anthem and memories.
# love it
This song was in my head this morning 🌄..Thank GOD for another day..KEEP ON!!!!!
KEEP ON!
My theme song. Wow. Timeless classic.
2023 Still Bangin This❤
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This song played in my head all morning. I had to listen to it multiple times. So inspirational and it’s a “jam”.
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Still loving and listening in 2024!
Banger back then....and still is a ....Banger!!!