Born "Eumir Deodato Almeida" in 1943, he recorded under the stage name "Deodato" in the 1970s and 1980s.
He got his start by playing the accordion at age 12. Shortly thereafter, he started studying piano as well as orchestration, arranging and conducting.
His records can be categorized mainly as pop jazz or crossover jazz. His successes as an original artist (on keyboards) occurred mainly in the 1970s. Since then, he has produced or arranged for acts ranging from Kool & the Gang to Björk; from Eydie Gormet to k.d. lang.
His first album in the USA, Prelude, released in 1972, was of a big band Latin jazz style that immediately attracted a wide audience. His funky cover of Also Sprach Zarathustra (originally by Richard Strauss) won the 1973 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and went No. 2 in the pop charts in the US and No. 7 in the UK. It was also covered extensively by the rock band Phish in their live performances and included in several of their live releases.
His second album, Deodato 2, despite being of the same style and quality, failed to meet sales expectations. Deodato continued recording until the late 1980s on the Warner Bros label, but never reached the level of his early successes -- although two singles, SOS, Fire In The Sky and Are You For Real, were Top 20 Billboard Dance hits in 1985.
Two of his songs, Latin Flute and Super Strut, are featured in the video game: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and on the subsequent soundtrack, titled "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Vol. 7 - Radio Espantoso".
Deodato has been in demand as a producer and arranger since the 1960s. In all, he has worked on over 500 albums, fifteen of which have reached platinum. His skills as an arranger were put to use for artists such as Wes Montgomery, fellow Brazilian Astrud Gilberto, and, for 1971's LP "Sinatra & Company", Frank Sinatra. He has also written scores for a number of films.
Keep On Movin'
Deodato Lyrics
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When the beat is turned around
Move your feet and get on down
Keep on movin', keep on movin'
When your luck is falling low
And you're losing your control
Keep on groovin', keep on groovin'
There's nothing better than some music
Music, sweet music
So now get out, just go and do it
Take a dive into the night
You'll feel alright
Get on up, get on up
When you feel like disco nights
And the timing looks alright
Keep on movin', keep on movin'
There's no time to waste around
Get your feet back on the ground
Keep on groovin', keep on groovin'
Keep on movin', you'll feel alright
Keep on groovin', yeah
There's nothing better than some music
Music, sweet music
So now get out, just go and do it
Take a dive into the night
You'll feel alright
Get on up, get on up
Keep on movin', keep on groovin'
When you're feelin' down and low
Let the music take control
Keep on movin', keep on movin'
When you don't know what to do
Let the music talk to you
Keep on groovin', keep on groovin'
Keep on movin', keep on groovin'
Keep on movin', keep on groovin'
Keep on movin', feels so good to me
Keep on groovin', yeah
Get on up
There's nothing better than some music
Music, sweet music
So now get out, just go and do it
Take a dive into the night
You'll feel alright
Get on up, get on up
When you feel like disco nights
And the timing looks alright
Keep on movin', keep on movin'
There's no time to waste around
Get your feet back on the ground
Keep on groovin', keep on groovin'
Keep on movin'
Keep on groovin', keep on groovin'
Keep on movin'
Keep on groovin', keep on groovin'
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It feels so good to me
Does it feel so good to you
Like it feels to me
When I move and when I groove
Don't you feel the music deep down in your soul
Oh baby, don't you wanna groove with me
Get on up, you'll feel alright
Don't you wanna groove with me...
The song is about the power of music to uplift and move people. The lyrics encourage listeners to keep dancing and grooving, even when they are feeling down or experiencing difficulties. The chorus repeats the phrases "keep on movin'" and "keep on groovin'," urging listeners to stay active and engaged with the music.
The verses offer specific examples of when the listener might need to rely on music to help them through tough times. For example, when "your luck is falling low" or "you don't know what to do," the lyrics advise turning to music to lift your mood and give you energy.
Overall, the upbeat melody and lyrics of "Keep On Movin'" work together to convey a sense of optimism and hope. The song celebrates the joy of dancing and the power of music to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby
Addressing the listener with affection and setting the tone for the song.
When the beat is turned around
When the rhythm changes.
Move your feet and get on down
Dance and enjoy yourself.
Keep on movin', keep on movin'
Continue dancing and moving to the music.
When your luck is falling low
When things are not going well for you.
And you're losing your control
When you're feeling like you're losing your grip on things.
Keep on groovin', keep on groovin'
Continue dancing and enjoying the music despite your troubles.
Keep on movin', you'll feel alright
Keep dancing and eventually you'll feel better and forget your problems.
There's nothing better than some music
Music is one of the best things in life.
Music, sweet music
Music is enjoyable and pleasing to the ear.
So now get out, just go and do it
Get up and dance to the music now that you've acknowledged its importance.
Take a dive into the night
Embrace the atmosphere of the night and enjoy yourself.
You'll feel alright
Dancing to the music will make you feel better and put you in a good mood.
Get on up, get on up
Get up and dance.
When you feel like disco nights
When you're in the mood for a disco vibe.
And the timing looks alright
When the right conditions for dancing are present.
There's no time to waste around
Don't waste time, get up and dance.
Get your feet back on the ground
Regain control and composure.
When you're feelin' down and low
When you're feeling sad and unmotivated.
Let the music take control
Let the music uplift and motivate you.
When you don't know what to do
When you're feeling lost.
Let the music talk to you
Listen to the music and let it guide you.
Keep on groovin', keep on groovin'
Continue to enjoy the music and dance to the beat.
Feels so good to me
The enjoyment and pleasure one feels from dancing to the music.
Does it feel so good to you
Asking the listener if they are also feeling the enjoyment and pleasure from the music.
Like it feels to me
The extent of the enjoyment and pleasure the singer is feeling from the music.
When I move and when I groove
The experience of the singer when they move their body and dance to the beat of the music.
Don't you feel the music deep down in your soul
Asking the listener if they also feel the essence and impact of the music on their being.
Oh baby, don't you wanna groove with me
Encouraging the listener to dance alongside the artist and have a good time.
It feels so good to me
Reiterating the enjoyment and pleasure the singer derives from dancing to the music.
Get on up, you'll feel alright
Encouragement to stand up and dance, assuring the listener of a great experience.
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The music continues to play as the song comes to an end.
Contributed by Adam F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.