At the time, the singer and keyboardist of the band, Steve Winwood, was only 17 years old, and he was already making his mark as a talented artist in the rising rock industry. The song "Keep On Running" was first written and recorded by artist Jackie Edwards in 1965, with the Spencer Davis Group's version coming out later the same year.
Thankfully, this was a risk worth taking. The song was a huge hit, taking the top spot on the U.K. Official Singles chart in 1966. It was the Spencer Davis Group's first No. 1 hit. "Keep On Running" also didn't do too badly in the United States, peaking at No. 76. For their first major single to gain any success, to chart at all in another country was an accomplishment.
Now over half a century later, the song's legacy continues. In the years since its release, many prominent artists have covered the track, including John Alford, Tom Jones, and The Romantics, among others.
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