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Eddie Kendricks, “Keep On Truckin’”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 38 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via  Pixabay]In the 38th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Keep On Truckin’” by Eddie Kendricks. 

The vibes, the vibes, those Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶! Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past.  The records that grace this column are older, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re ancient – no fossils 🦴! All genres of music are welcome. In the 38th edition of Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 (2023), we recollect and reflect on 🎵 “Keep On Truckin’”, performed by 🎙 Eddie Kendricks

Eddie Kendricks, Eddie Kendricks [📷: Motown]“Keep on truckin’, baby / I got to keep on truckin’ / Got to get to your good lovin’,” soul legend, 🎙 Eddie Kendricks sings on his beloved, no. 1 hit, 🎵 “Keep On Truckin’”. In its full, un-edited form, the highlight from the Kendrick’s 1973, self-titled album clocks in at eight minutes long.  Although lengthy, “Keep On Truckin’” yields some of the sweetest music you’ll ever hear from the former 🎙 The Temptations member. The arrangement (horns, strings, vibraphone, keys and such) and production supporting Kendricks is insane – in the most awesome, creative, and soulful way possible.  It is no surprise that “Keep On Truckin’” has been sampled multiple times.

classicSo, is Eddie Kendricks a truck driver? Not in the traditional sense! “I’ve got a fever rising with desire / It’s my love jones,” he asserts at one point, continuing, “And I feel like I’m on fire.” Woo! Furthermore, the anointed tenor and falsetto king asserts, “I’m the red ball express of lovin’ / Diesel-powered straight to you / I’m truckin’.” Let’s just cut straight to the chase – this man is horny.  Honestly, his desire is relatable.  Most importantly, 🎵 “Keep On Truckin’” is incredibly fun. Epic vocals, a top-notch backdrop, and those relatable, desire-laden lyrics make this one a winner for all time.  Also, can’t forget about that diss to his former group: “In old Temptation’s rain / I’m duckin’.”


🎙 Eddie Kendricks 💿 Eddie Kendricks 🏷 UMG Recordings, Inc. • 🗓 1973

Eddie Kendricks, “Keep On Truckin’”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 38 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via  Pixabay]

 


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the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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