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Jackie Wilson — (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher
Album: The Greatest Hits Of Jackie Wilson
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Released: 1967
Length: 2:51
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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
Comments (162)add comment
The older I get the higher I rate this song. I’ve maxed out at 10!
Posted 5 months ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]
1967
Posted 11 months ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Had to move to 10! Had to….
Posted 1 year ago by ai63    [ Reply ]
Godlike indeed! Straight 10.
Posted 1 year ago by siqbal    [ Reply ]
Bill’s burning it up tonight!
Posted 3 years ago by naomin    [ Reply ]
Does anyone know what he says at the end of the song about "the other woman?"

  Now sock it to me. 
  Hold me, ... the other woman

Looked up, actually he says 

  Alright, now sock it to me
  Alright, lift me up woman

Bummed, was curious about this other woman.
Posted 3 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]
This song is a time-tested 'Anthem' for a good reason. It is a great record.
Posted 3 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
First time hearing this on RP.
An instant 10.
Posted 4 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
 Tomasni wrote:
8 -> 9 - OUTSTANDING
 
There you go....maybe my previous comment helped....now...where's the 9.5 rating button at? 
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
8 -> 9 - OUTSTANDING
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
Lately when I hear this song I think of a movie's credits rolling...anyone know what movie it is? I feel like it's a movie I've seen many many times...
Posted 5 years ago by LemonadeLucy66    [ Reply ]
Crivens, I've never noticed quite how high pitched those backing singers are before.
Posted 5 years ago by be4con    [ Reply ]
 Tomasni wrote:
Long Live Radio Paradise
My rating is a  very SOLID  8 -M o s t   E x c e l l e n t       almost  9  
 
Your rating has got to be "Higher & Higher"  It's a 9 for sure!!  Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Long Live Radio Paradise
My rating is a                    very SOLID                                        8 -M o s t   E x c e l l e n t     
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
Jackie Wilson said
It was Reet Petite
Kinda love you got
Knock me off my feet
Let it all hang out
Posted 5 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
Posted 6 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
thanks Bill now I don't have to get that mid-morn coffee
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Great song but the Chipmunks backing vocals grate after a while.
Posted 8 years ago by Crispy_one    [ Reply ]
Soniah, Bertold, Miriam and Maria ladin girl which is mixing emo with retro roman, came like a stampede,
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
CLASSIC{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 8 years ago by rjewyo    [ Reply ]
another great one from 1967,  
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
"I'm so glad, I've finally found you,
You're that one-in-a-million girl.
When I wrap my loving arms around you,
I can stand up, and face the world."

That's a love song. 

 
Yes Sir!  : )

the voice of Jackie Wilson is positive medicine 
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
A tenor with a four octave vocal range,
One of the very finest to ever.
Posted 8 years ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
Jackie, what a voice never go wrong with some Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson..
Posted 10 years ago by serverrunner    [ Reply ]
 drivingunit103 wrote:

...just love it when Bill tosses in one of these classics here and there.



 
amen
Posted 10 years ago by agbar713    [ Reply ]

...just love it when Bill tosses in one of these classics here and there.


Posted 10 years ago by drivingunit103    [ Reply ]
Awesome voice!  Jackie Wilson doing this song rates a 10 just because its timeless, and so ALIVE!!!
Norah Jones and the Malick Group were right before this and she depressed the hell outta me, she lacks passion
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
fly
Posted 10 years ago by stef_ji    [ Reply ]
 LastChance wrote:
Why does the image of the Sta-Puffed Marshmallow Man pop into my head when I hear this?


 
Harold Ramis, RIP...

Ernie Hudson, Dan Akroyd, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis vs. The Stay Puft Marshmallow man 
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Can be a rising spiritual song too!!
Posted 11 years ago by Isabeau    [ Reply ]
"I'm so glad, I've finally found you,
You're that one-in-a-million girl.
When I wrap my loving arms around you,
I can stand up, and face the world."

That's a love song. 
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Mickie's A Go-Go in Omaha, Nebraska!
Posted 11 years ago by helenofjoy    [ Reply ]
Brilliant. So joyful. Would be dancing in my living room if I didn't have a cat asleep on my lap. {#Dance}
Posted 11 years ago by lexica    [ Reply ]

holy moly !


Posted 11 years ago by rascal    [ Reply ]
Wonderful infectious, soulful music - there is grinning and tapping of feet going on here! {#Propeller}
Posted 11 years ago by hidey    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest of all time
Posted 11 years ago by slieve    [ Reply ]
Death to Smoochy!  {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 11 years ago by dragonlady    [ Reply ]
I still can't help but think of Ghostbusters II every time I hear this song. That's actually a good thing. :)
Posted 12 years ago by zair99    [ Reply ]
An icon
Posted 12 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
 dancingfox wrote:
Pretty high voice for a black man. Wonder if they spent most of their money on rims, watches, and shoes back then? Good music though.
 
great to see that racism is alive and well in wisconsin.  get new parts for your head, asshole
Posted 12 years ago by gjr    [ Reply ]
Damn Bill, you are spinning a great set of tunes this evening. For those of you who live in the Chicago area, the Black Ensemble Theater are running a production called the Jackie Wilson Story. It is a must see show!
Posted 12 years ago by mfcrowe    [ Reply ]
What a great song for a Friday afternoon.
Posted 13 years ago by grogg    [ Reply ]
Not sure I understand the connection between this song and the previous "Sullivan Street," but ohhhh - Jackie Wilson. There is never a bad time for one of his songs.{#Mrgreen}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Perfect song.
Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Phew, washed that Counting Crows right outta my head...
Posted 13 years ago by neuticle    [ Reply ]
Awww, hells yeah!
Posted 13 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
Onwards n upwards RP

Posted 14 years ago by ttsam    [ Reply ]
Why does the image of the Sta-Puffed Marshmallow Man pop into my head when I hear this?

Posted 14 years ago by LastChance    [ Reply ]
 dedawson wrote:

Or head into the evening!

 

or keep the evening lasting a little longer before the night.

{#Bananasplit}
Posted 14 years ago by BoynHill    [ Reply ]
 dancingfox wrote:
Pretty high voice for a black man.

Wonder if they spent most of their money on rims, watches, and shoes back then?

Good music though.
 

Can you say stereotypification?  (probably not)
Posted 14 years ago by jimbaca    [ Reply ]
 Mugro wrote:
HIGHER!

{#Bananasplit}
 
The older I get, the higher I rate. OK. I'm done.

Posted 14 years ago by katzendogs    [ Reply ]
HIGHER!

{#Bananasplit}
Posted 14 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
 WayUpNorth wrote:
Great way to start the day! {#Sunny}
 
Or head into the evening!

Posted 14 years ago by dedawson    [ Reply ]
Great way to start the day! {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
Ah, Jackie Wilson... the energy just jumps out of the grooves on this one. The man had truly attained enlightenment. 

And don't forget the wonderful tribute song - an amazing and moving sonic tapestry- to  Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson  (who both left this earthly realm in 1984)
"Nightshift" by the Commodores, :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlsfYDj2HWA

2nd verse:
"Jackie (Jackie), hey what'you doing now
It seems like yesterday
When we were working out
Jackie (Jackie, oh) you set
The world on fire
You came and gifted us
Your love it lifted us
Higher and higher "


Posted 14 years ago by jackie0    [ Reply ]
 nattywoohoo wrote:


Totally!

Egon: I don't think they make Nikes in her size, Ray.
Peter Venkman: Hey, she's tough. She's a harbor chick!

 
heh...it make me think of Busters immediately. 

Great song!

Posted 15 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:

Van did write a song called "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in heaven when you smile)". His tribute, maybe?
 
Kinda sounds like.

Posted 15 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

You mean while the Red State rednecks dreamt of aerial bombing innocent women and children?

 

Were you and dancingfox separated at birth?
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
If you like this - you should check out Flip Wilson!  
Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:

From Wikipedia:

Wilson suffered a massive heart attack while playing a Dick Clark show at the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on September 29, 1975, falling head-first to the stage while singing "Lonely Teardrops". The blow to the head Wilson suffered left him comatose. For the next eight years and four months, he was in a vegetative state until his death at age 49. Al Green, the soul singer, and Elvis Presley were some of the few artists who regularly visited the bed-ridden Wilson.

Sad end—wasn't around long enough to get the John Lee Hooker, Al Green, Johnny Cash re-emergence he so richly deserved.

What a great song and sad story...
 


Posted 15 years ago by joshrg    [ Reply ]
Fantastic song, but why is this the only one of Jackie's songs in the system?

More, Bill!

Posted 15 years ago by sedentaryz    [ Reply ]
dancingfox wrote:
Pretty high voice for a black man. Wonder if they spent most of their money on rims, watches, and shoes back then? Good music though.

No...pomade, asshole. And don't come back.

Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

You mean while the Red State rednecks dreamt of aerial bombing innocent women and children?

 
Blessed is the man who, having nothing to stay, abstains from giving us worthy evidence of the fact
{#Cowboy}

Posted 15 years ago by k_trout    [ Reply ]

From Wikipedia:

Wilson suffered a massive heart attack while playing a Dick Clark show at the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on September 29, 1975, falling head-first to the stage while singing "Lonely Teardrops". The blow to the head Wilson suffered left him comatose. For the next eight years and four months, he was in a vegetative state until his death at age 49. Al Green, the soul singer, and Elvis Presley were some of the few artists who regularly visited the bed-ridden Wilson.

Sad end—wasn't around long enough to get the John Lee Hooker, Al Green, Johnny Cash re-emergence he so richly deserved.


Posted 15 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
This song keeps lifting me (and my ratings) higher!!

9 ———> 10 !!

{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Yay, Jackie Wilson!
Posted 15 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
 Yamson wrote:
Anyone else have a mental picture of the Statue of Liberty walking through the streets of Manhattan?

{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana_2}
 

Totally!

Egon: I don't think they make Nikes in her size, Ray.
Peter Venkman: Hey, she's tough. She's a harbor chick!

Posted 16 years ago by nattywoohoo    [ Reply ]
 Bleyfusz wrote:
Yeppers. Sounds like the very spark of inspiration of young Van Morrison.
 
Van did write a song called "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in heaven when you smile)". His tribute, maybe?
Posted 16 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 dancingfox wrote:
Pretty high voice for a black man.

Wonder if they spent most of their money on rims, watches, and shoes back then?

Good music though.
 

 It would appear your white hood obstructed your vision, or was that from constantly crawling on your belly...{#Ass}
Posted 16 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
 dancingfox wrote:
Pretty high voice for a black man. Wonder if they spent most of their money on rims, watches, and shoes back then? Good music though.
 
Better get some shirts with higher collars.  I think I see some red showing.

Posted 16 years ago by Eric_Denison    [ Reply ]
 dancingfox wrote:
Pretty high voice for a black man.

Wonder if they spent most of their money on rims, watches, and shoes back then?

Good music though.
 

I wish Fox News would start an online music service, so trolls (like this racist prick) would stay off RadioParadise. And yeah, you can quote me.
Posted 16 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
 dancingfox wrote:
Pretty high voice for a black man. Wonder if they spent most of their money on rims, watches, and shoes back then? Good music though.
 
You mean while the Red State rednecks dreamt of aerial bombing innocent women and children?

Posted 16 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Anyone else have a mental picture of the Statue of Liberty walking through the streets of Manhattan?

{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 16 years ago by Yamson    [ Reply ]
dancingfox wrote:
Pretty high voice for a black man. Wonder if they spent most of their money on rims, watches, and shoes back then? Good music though.

you're disgusting.

Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
dancingfox wrote:
Pretty high voice for a black man. Wonder if they spent most of their money on rims, watches, and shoes back then? Good music though.
hmmmm...two racist remarks on the same thread. Who let these guys in?
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
93vx800 wrote:
Thank you! So much better than the previous Counting Crows track.
Yeppers. Sounds like the very spark of inspiration of young Van Morrison.
Posted 16 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
No one EVER sang like Jackie! No one ever will. Even Van paid homage, and named a song after him.
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
Pretty high voice for a black man. Wonder if they spent most of their money on rims, watches, and shoes back then? Good music though.
Posted 16 years ago by dancingfox    [ Reply ]
93vx800 wrote:
Thank you! So much better than the previous Counting Crows track.
deja vu and I agree.
Posted 16 years ago by Tree_Hugger    [ Reply ]
Thank you! So much better than the previous Counting Crows track.
Posted 16 years ago by 93vx800    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by Honeyman    [ Reply ]
natius wrote:
That's Barack Obama original soundtrack
Posted 16 years ago by sunny_day    [ Reply ]
Thank Gawd! Needed something with some soul after that last one...
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
That's Barack Obama original soundtrack
Posted 16 years ago by natius    [ Reply ]
This always puts a smile on my face.
Posted 16 years ago by sub-arctic    [ Reply ]
Been groovin' to this toon for decades. Absolutely superb. Now how do we label this? Soulful R&B?
Posted 16 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
I'm trying to cut way back on "10's" but this makes the cut in a cakewalk.
Posted 16 years ago by RobRyan    [ Reply ]
mattsommer wrote:
the only way this song could be any better is if it was coming from walking statue of liberty.
I can't listen to this song without thinking of Ghostbusters II... "Keep kickin' Libby! If you make this work, we'll pop for a weekend in Vegas with the Jolly Green Giant!"
Posted 17 years ago by swinghamer    [ Reply ]
How can anyone not get into this!
Posted 17 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
They don't call it Soul for nothing. Soul-less is a sad state of being. Xeric wrote:
Aretha and then this in one night? Too much soul, Bill. Way too much.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
To truely appreciate music you can never have to much Soul. Its the nature of the beast and personally I Love It
Posted 17 years ago by YA_MAN    [ Reply ]
mattsommer wrote:
the only way this song could be any better is if it was coming from walking statue of liberty.
Yes, even inanimate objects will be driven to move to the beat!
Posted 17 years ago by triviagal    [ Reply ]
mattsommer wrote:
the only way this song could be any better is if it was coming from walking statue of liberty.
"Vy am I drippings with goo?"
Posted 17 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
the only way this song could be any better is if it was coming from walking statue of liberty.
Posted 17 years ago by mattsommer    [ Reply ]
Head boopin, foot tappin.
Posted 17 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
"good to be alive music" !
Posted 17 years ago by minimole    [ Reply ]
Xeric wrote:
Any soul is too much.
Well, we are still talking about music, no?
Posted 17 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
TELL me you're kidding. Hard to tell here sometimes, and I've certainly been grilled over my apparent misreadings of sarcasm before. But again, tell me you're kidding.
I'm kidding. But now I'm lying. I wasn't kidding, nope, sorry. Oxymoron or not . . . too much soul. Any soul is too much. According to me; good thing for you guys I don't do the programming!
Posted 17 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
Xeric wrote:
Aretha and then this in one night? Too much soul, Bill. Way too much.
TELL me you're kidding. Hard to tell here sometimes, and I've certainly been grilled over my apparent misreadings of sarcasm before. But again, tell me you're kidding.
Posted 17 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
To Almarie:
Posted 17 years ago by Geo_orc1    [ Reply ]
I normally like backing vocals, but the backup "echo" vocals on this song are so staccato-sounding, I can't stand it. And this song is just too happy for me.
Posted 17 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
Xeric wrote:
Aretha and then this in one night? Too much soul, Bill. Way too much.
A puzzling oxymoron.
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
Cream of the crop stuff. That's hard to be, but it is what it is.
Posted 17 years ago by marz_cat    [ Reply ]
There are issues I have with the numbers in the ratings versus the descriptions. This is one of the few songs where "Godlike" applies imho. Just one of the greatest ever.
Posted 17 years ago by RobRyan    [ Reply ]
just a great happy song - always makes me smile and sing along.
Posted 17 years ago by fumbisiman    [ Reply ]
"While performing their 1982 hit "Jackie Wilson Said" the band Dexys Midnight Runners were seen performing in front of a projection of the darts player Jocky Wilson. <2> Opinions differ as to whether this was deliberate or accidental" TOTP - Wikipedia
Posted 17 years ago by lunar1963    [ Reply ]
Loved by all demographics when released...who can do that today. Priceless!
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
A classic!
Posted 17 years ago by x3n0b07    [ Reply ]
Aretha and then this in one night? Too much soul, Bill. Way too much.
Posted 17 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
yes yes yes
Posted 17 years ago by Restless    [ Reply ]
This guy is crazy in love! :D
Posted 18 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
What was I thinking?? I had this rated as 9. This is sheer 10 if not higher, and higher and higher!
Posted 18 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
sutcliff wrote:
Ghostbusters!
so glad somebody else said it!
Posted 18 years ago by optimusprime10    [ Reply ]
Ghostbusters!
Posted 18 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
truk77 wrote:
Am I the only one who remembers that scene from Ghostbusters 2, with the walking Statue of Liberty?
Nope! Everytime I hear this amazing song it reminds me of that scene.
Posted 18 years ago by deanofox    [ Reply ]
truk77 wrote:
Am I the only one who remembers that scene from Ghostbusters 2, with the walking Statue of Liberty?
For me, this song is Smoochy Heaven time! Remember, boys and girls: friends come in all sizes!
Posted 18 years ago by lkbooth71    [ Reply ]
OK, young 'uns learn the elements of great R&B. Now gets up and shake.
Posted 18 years ago by xsrossiter    [ Reply ]
Great Monday morning tune. YAY!
Posted 18 years ago by GregK    [ Reply ]