"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 in May 1992 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. Hurley was awarded an ASCAP Writer's Award for the song, with "I'm Not Over You" and "Too Blind to See It" by Kym Sims. The accompanying music video received an nomination at the 1992 Billboard Music Video Award.

"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." J.D. Considine from The Baltimore Sun remarked the "Teena Marie-style delivery" that Peniston lends "Keep On Walkin'".Considine, J.D. (1992). "CeCe Peniston – Finally". The Baltimore Sun – via Milwaukee Journal. (February 25, 1992). Larry Flick from Billboard magazine 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." Clark and DeVaney from Cashbox felt that the production "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."

Pan-European magazine Music & Media noted that after the "demanding dance beats" of her breakthrough hit, "the pace slows down a bit." They added, "In comparison the composition may be a bit weak, but her tremendous vocals carry it across." 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." James Hamilton from the Record Mirror Dance Update described it as a "soulfully wailed jaunty jiggler". Bunny Sawyer from Smash Hits wrote, "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." Charles Aaron from Spin said that the singer and producer "revived R&B lickety-split with this undeniable strut."

Music awards and nominations ASCAP Awards YearNominated artistAwardResult1992Steve "Silk" HurleyASCAP Writer's Award

Billboard Music Video Awards Year Award Category Result1992Billboard Music Video AwardBest Female Artist - R&B/Rap

Track listings and formats

7", UK, #AM 878< 7", FR, #AM878 "Keep On Walkin'" (LP Version) - 4:30 "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 7") - 4:09

7", EU & UK, #AM 878/390878-7 CD, FR, 390 889 2 "Keep On Walkin'" (7" Version) - 3:43 "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 7") - 4:09

CS, UK, #AMMC 878 "Keep On Walkin'" (LP Edit) - 3:58 "Keep On Walkin'" (Silky Soul 7") - 4:09

CD, AU, #580 006-2 "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 "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 "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

12", NL, #390 878 1 12", UK, #AMY878 12", UK, #AMY 878/390 878-1 "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 "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 "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

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 (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 , Chantay Savage Keyboards – Hurley (remix) Programming – Lee and Robert Douglas (keyboards; remix) Cover art – Simon Fowler

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1992) PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA)123Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)31Belgium (VRT Top 30)30Canada Top Singles (RPM)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.67Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)1Europe (European Dance Radio)7Ireland (IRMA)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.17Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)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 40.44Netherlands (Single Top 100)41UK Singles (OCC)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.10UK Airplay (Music Week)17UK Dance (Music Week)2UK Club Chart (Music Week)1US Billboard Hot 100For 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.

15US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)1US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)3US Rhythmic Airplay Chart (Billboard)19US Cash Box Top 100For 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.12

Year-end charts Chart (1992) PositionAmerican Top 4046UK Top Singles (Music Week)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.121UK Club Chart (Music Week)23US Top Pop Singles (Billboard)61US Top Dance Music Club Play (Billboard)32US Top R&B Singles (Billboard)37US Cash Box Top 100100

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesMay 5, 1992A&MUnited KingdomMay 11, 1992

Reissues

"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).

Track listings MD, US, #() "Keep On Flossing" (Radio Version) - 3:26

Additional credits Production Producer – Duane Ramos Remix - Mitch Waddell

Personnel Lead vocals – Lavon Collins (rapping) Backing vocals – Cecilia Peniston

See also List of number-one dance singles of 1992 (U.S.)

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