Higher and Higher
Jackie Wilson
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Your love, lifting me higher Than I've ever been lifted before So keep it it up Quench my desire And I'll be at your side, forever more You know your love (your love keeps lifting me) Keep on lifting (love keeps lifting me) Higher (lifting me) Higher and higher (higher) I said your love (your love keeps lifting me) Keep on (love keeps lifting me) Lifting me (lifting me) Higher and higher (higher) Now listen Now once, I was down hearted Disappointment, was my closest friend But then you, came and it soon departed And you know he never Showed his face again That's why your love (your love keeps lifting me) Keep on lifting (love keeps lifting me) Higher (lifting me) Higher and higher (higher) I said your love (your love keeps lifting me) Keep on (love keeps lifting me) Lifting me (lifting me) Higher and higher (higher) I'm so glad, I've finally found you Yes that one, in a million girls And I whip, my loving arms around you I can stand up, and face the world Let me tell ya, your love (your love keeps lifting me) Keep on lifting (love keeps lifting me) Higher (lifting me) Higher and higher (higher) I said your love (your love keeps lifting me) Keep on (love keeps lifting me) Lifting me (lifting me) Higher and higher (higher) Now sock it to me Hold me, ... the other woman Keep my love going Higher and higher I said keep on lifting Lift me up mama Keep on lifting me Higher and higher
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Written by: Carl Smith, Gary Jackson, Raynard Miner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release"Higher and Higher" by Jackie Wilson was released on August 1967.
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Performance ChartUpon its release, the song reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking it as one of Wilson's highest-charting hits.
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Cover VersionsMany artists, including Rita Coolidge and Bruce Springsteen, have covered "Higher and Higher".
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AlbumThe song was not initially released on an album, but has subsequently been included on numerous Jackie Wilson compilations.
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Music GenreFalling under the genre of R&B and Soul music, "Higher and Higher" is a classic example of the vibrant and soulful sound of Motown.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Carl Davis and was written by Gary Jackson, Raynard Miner, and Carl Smith.
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Awards and RecognitionThe song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least twenty-five years old, and that have "qualitative or historical significance."
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ArrangementThe song is known for its energetic and upbeat arrangement, marking it as a staple in classic soul music.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Higher and Higher" are often interpreted as an uplifting message about the power of love.
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LegacyDespite being over 50 years old, the song continues to be well-known and played on oldies stations, in movies, and in commercials, showcasing its lasting impact on the music industry.
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Dance MoveJackie Wilson was known for his dynamic stage presence and smooth dance moves. His performances of "Higher and Higher" were no exception and remain iconic.
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Music VideoAlthough music videos were not a standard practice at the time of its launch, a promotional clip was filmed featuring Jackie Wilson performing the song.
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RemixIn 1988, a remix of "Higher and Higher" charted in the UK, reaching number 11.
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Use in Film and TelevisionThe song has been used in various films and TV shows, most notably in the 1985 film "Ghostbusters" and 1997 film "As Good as it Gets."
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Use in Advertising"Higher and Higher" has been used in several advertising campaigns, including those for brands such as Gap, Coca-Cola, and Google.
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