The Impact of Jackie Wilson’s ‘(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher’ on Soul Music”

About The Song

A timeless classic released in 1958, Jackie Wilson’s “Higher and Higher” is a soul-stirring anthem that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. The song’s infectious melody and Wilson’s powerful vocals propelled it to the top of the R&B charts and even crossed over to the pop charts, making it a cultural phenomenon. The lyrics express a deep sense of joy and gratitude, as the singer proclaims that his love is lifting him higher and higher. Wilson’s passionate delivery and the song’s energetic rhythm create a euphoric atmosphere that has made it a beloved staple of weddings, parties, and celebrations.

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Lyrics

🎵 Let’s sing along with the lyrics! 

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)

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 me (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 finally found you
Yes, that one in a million girl
And now with my loving arms around you
Honey, I can stand up
And face the world

Let me tell you, your love (your love keeps lifting me)
Keep on lifting me (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)

Alright, now sock it to me (lifting, lifting, lifting)
Alright, lift me up woman (your love keeps lifting me)
Keep my love going, now (lifting me)
Higher and higher
I said keep on lifting (lifting, lifting,lifting)
Lift me up mama (your love keeps lifting me)
Keep on lifting (lifting me)
Higher and higher

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