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Upon its release, the single peaked at number ten on the US pop chart and number seven on the R&B charts. Overseas, "Keeper of the Castle" peaked at number 18 on the UK singles chart. It had a lesser showing in Canada, yet still reaching the Top 40 (#32).
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