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However, there is more to "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" than just a danceable beat. Easily move forward or backward to get to the perfect spot. we're on the move! We're gonna move on. His murder remains unsolved. Did the "Crüecifixion" really happen? The country sweetheart opines about the demands of touring and talks about writing songs with her famous father. He was 55. It was inspired by their personal experience, but resonated with anyone looking forward to a challenge. Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, other musicians on the track include guitarists Dennis Harris and Bobby Eli, bass player James Williams, and drummer Keith Benson. They had various appellations, including The Sweeties, The Philadelphia Angels, and The Girls. Easily move forward or backward to get to the perfect spot. McFadden and Whitehead's hit "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" certainly had a great beat, but its lyrics uplifted and empowered listeners as well. we've got the groove! The Information Society hit "What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)" samples the voice of Leonard Nimoy (Spock) from an episode of Star Trek. Drake's "One Dance" was the first ever song to rack up one billion streams on Spotify. McFadden harmonizes and ad libs during the hand-clapping chorus, emphasizing that "we're on the move" and "we've got the groove," obviously marrying motivational speaking to the discotheque. Although Gene McFadden and John Whitehead began as performers--they were members of the Epsilons, an Otis Redding-managed group, and later changed their names to Talk of the Town--they experienced greater success as songwriters. How Bing Crosby, Les Paul, a US Army Signal Corps Officer, and the Nazis helped shape rock and Roll. Find the exact moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. Shrek 2 (2004) - Yarn is the best way to find video clips by quote. No stoppin' us now, huh, Ted? This is our round. According to John A. Jackson's book A House on Fire: The Rise and Fall of Philadelphia Soul, "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" became "hailed by the civil rights movement as a black anthem of sorts," definitely encouraged by the Philadelphia International slogan "The Message Is in the Music." "Are You Gonna Go My Way" by Lenny Kravitz is from the perspective of Jesus Christ: "I am the chosen I'm the one.". One song, however, signified more than just getting down; instead, it became an unofficial anthem for civil rights. These "things" in reality were "Gamble's ideas about how we could best serve his company," Whitehead explained. Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now (Party For The World) (single Mix) 4:45: B2: I'll Keep On: 4:27: Notes Special thanks to the Basildon Posse without whom the "You Wots" would not be the same. Its first single, "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" (co-written with keyboardist Jerry Cohen) became an across-the-board smash, peaking at number one on the R&B singles chart and number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. Ain't no stopping us now We're on the move, There ain't no stopping us now We're on the move, But that ain't poppin', ain't no stoppin', One Day at a Time 2017 (2017) - S01E05 TBA, The place is hoppin' There ain't no stoppin'. and wrote this motivational song. They wrote and produced the song along with keyboard player Jerry Cohen. In 1972, they wrote the O'Jays hit ". On May 11, 2004, Whitehead was shot to death while he was working on a vehicle in Philadelphia. There's been so many things that have held us down But now it looks like things are finally comin' around I know we've got a long, long way to go And where we'll end up, I don't know. Ain't no stoppin' us now (Yeah) Non è non Stoppin 'ora (Yeah) We've got the groove Abbiamo la scanalatura Don't wanna stop, please don't make me stop Non vuole fermare, per favore non farmi smettere (Whoo-oo, Come around with me) (Whoo-oo, vieni in giro con me) Ain't no stoppin' us now It became Simon & Garfunkel's first hit when a producer at their label overdubbed it with electric instruments. Sadly both McFadden and Whitehead have passed; McFadden died of cancer in 2006, while Whitehead succumbed to gunshot wounds in 2004. ain't no stoppin us now! So many lyrics linger in the memory long after the song has ended: "Don' you let nothing, nothing / Stand in your way," "There's been so many things that's held us down / But now it looks likes things are finally coming around," and so many more. By 1977, the duo began recording under the moniker "McFadden and Whitehead," releasing their debut album in 1979. Exhilarated by the opportunity, they thought, "ain't no stopping us now!" McFadden & Whitehead wrote and produced this song with their keyboard player Jerry Cohen. i know we've got, a long long way to go, and where we'll end up, i … The Mindy Project (2012) - S01E11 Bunk Bed. Whitehead later claimed the lyrics actually refer to his and McFadden's happiness and newfound artistic freedom. "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" and its universal themes will continue to speak to generations of listeners. But it ain't no stoppin', I'm still poppin'. One of the most successful songwriters in the business, Desmond co-wrote "Livin' La Vida Loca," "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)" and "Livin' On A Prayer.". It's available on the web and also on Android and iOS. No matter the interpretation, "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" still symbolizes empowerment. During the 1970s, much of disco was just about dancing all night long. Whitehead's raspy and emotional lead vocal resembles a preacher, exclaiming "If you felt we've been held down before / I know you'll refuse to be held down anymore!" Despite their untimely deaths, their legacy remains in their words and music. The backing vocals were done by the female trio of Barbara Ingram, Carla Benson and Evette Benton, who sang on many of the recordings that came out of Sigma. The song went to #1 on the R&B charts and also found a home on Top 40 radio. Damn right he did. Now, we're gonna move on. Released as the lead single from the album, the song spent a week at number one on the R&B singles chart. This record is released as a fitting tribute to Steve Walsh who died so tragically on July 3rd 1988. Philadelphia International cofounders Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff discovered their talent for composing memorable soul, and hired them as in-house writers for their label. Ain't no stoppin' us now We're on the move Ain't no stoppin' us now We've got the groove. We ain't stoppin'. A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, Gene McFadden and John Whitehead were songwriters and producers at Philadelphia International Records, where they worked on many of the tracks that helped define the Philadelphia Soul sound. Steve was the ultimate showman. Bono came up with the idea of focusing on a soldier's last thoughts as he dies from his wounds in the U2 song "White As Snow" after reading William Golding's 1956 novel Pincher Martin. While the duo may go down in history as "one hit wonders," they composed some of the biggest hits of the Philly Soul era. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) - S04E08 Adventure, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016). Its first single, "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" (co-written with keyboardist Jerry Cohen) became an across-the-board smash, peaking at number one on the R&B singles chart and number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. Yarn is the best way to find video clips by quote. 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They immediately struck gold by composing the Intruders' "I'll Always Love My Mama," and followed it up with writing and/or producing classics such as "Backstabbers" by the O'Jays as well as "Bad Luck" and "Wake Up Everybody" for Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. There's no stoppin' us now. The first release of "The Sound Of Silence" was acoustic, and went nowhere. Train wrote the 2011 song "Brand New Book" for the TV show The Biggest Loser - part of the song was used in the opening credits. Do you want us to stop? there's been so many things thats held us down. Featuring a killer bass line, the trademark Philly Soul strings, and a pounding beat, the song captured the last gasp of disco and brought people onto the floor. Philly Soul tracks not only contain irresistible grooves, but they often include political messages ("Bad Luck") or commented on the darker sides of human nature ("Backstabbers," "For the Love of Money").