Featured peformers: Jackie Wilson (vocals), Sonny Sanders (arranger), Gerald Sims (music director), Carl Davis (producer), Carl Smith (songwriter). Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com.
Writing credits were agreed with Smith, Miner, Jackson and Billy Davis all named. "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" was written by Gary Jackson - Carl Smith.
The difference between romantic and spiritual bliss means is virtually meaningless here. Wilson seems to be singing about a lover and religious transcendence at the same time. Release Date: 1967 Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media People laugh, and they ask: "Simon, is there any song that's not your favourite?" Picked up the paper and read the news (can you believe what is happening) People hopeless and begging for food (and the whole world’s just standin’ still) I want to practice what I preach (to put love into action) They'd load up in the van and come over to Chicago, and I would pay 'em double scale, and I'd pay 'em in cash. Both tracks instrumental accompaniment was directed by Gerald Sims.The last hit for Jackie Wilson, and it is probably his most famous recording as well.
Yeah, yeah your love (your love keeps liftin' me) It keeps on liftin' (your love keeps liftin' me) Higher (Liftin' me higher and higher) Now, once I was downhearted Disappointment was my closest friend But then you came and he soon departed And you know he never showed his face again I'm so glad I finally found you Yes, that one, the one in a million, yeah And I wish my lovin' arms around you 'Cause I can … When the singer recorded his vocal track, Davis recalls, Wilson originally sang the song "like a soul ballad. It was originally recorded by Jackie Wilson for his album Higher and Higher (1967), produced by Carl Davis, and became a Top 10 pop and number one R&B hit. 55336; Vinyl 7"). I am unable to listen to this song and not smile.
There were a lot of songs about 'love' in the summer of 1967, but few were as uplifting and inspired as this.It's almost shameful how low this single is in the ratings on this website.
Later, Davis removed his credit and BMI now lists the song as by the three other writers. Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher. Another writer, Gary Jackson, made some changes to the song and pitched it to Davis at Brunswick.
Song information for Your Love Keeps Lifting Me (Higher & Higher) - Jackie Wilson on AllMusic Know your love, lifting me higher Than I've ever been lifted before So give me love, which is my desire I'm gonna be at your side, forevermore. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher / I'm the One to Do It, a Single by Jackie Wilson. The angelical backing vocals in the chorus, Jackie's continuous extravertion, his spontaneous falsetto during the words Every so often Jackie would deliver a stone-cold classic just when you'd written him off as an also-ran. Uhhhhh this being below 4.0 requires someone to give this classic less than a 4uplifting, passionate, energetic, melodic, love, optimistic, rhythmic, happy, longing, romanticI don't really have a set-in-stone list of favourite songs of all-time. After not having any popular singles for a few years, Wilson made a comeback with "Whispers" in 1966, then released (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) "Higher and Higher", his first top ten since "Baby Workout" in 1963. ♬ Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher | 0 Posts. He and his music will always be cherished and missed. Always a floor-filler, Jackie shows his prowess as Mr. Entertainment late in the game with one of his best. "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" is an R&B song, originally performed and made a Top 10 Pop, #1 R&B hit by Jackie Wilson in 1967. The Dells' version appeared on their album, "There Is" for Chess subsidiary, Cadet the same year.
Both tracks were arranged by Sonny Sanders. Now, you know your love keeps lifting me higher Than I've ever been lifted before So give me love, which is my desire, honey I'm gonna be at your side, forevermore.