(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven

Reba McEntire

About (You Lift Me) Up to Heaven

"(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven" is a song recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in June 1980 as the first single from the album Feel the Fire. The song reached #8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was written by Johnny MacRae, Bob Morrison, Bill Zerface and Jim Zerface. She promoted the song by singing it on famous television shows in 1980 including Hee Haw and Pop Goes The Country. She also sang it at the 1980 Academy of Country Music Awards.  


Year:
1992
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I've been to Colorado
Where the mountains touch the sky
And I've done other things in life

To lift my spirits high
But nothin' that I've ever tried to do
Has taken me as high as lovin' you

'cause you lift me up up up
Up to heaven
When you gently lay me down
You lift me up up up
Up to heaven
Yes you make my world go round

I never try to get away
On daydreams anymore
Love's taken me to places
That I've never been before

But if it's not heaven
When you're holdin' me
Then it's the way that heaven oughta be
'cause you lift me up

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Reba McEntire

Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band, on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. While a sophomore in college, she performed the National Anthem at the National Rodeo in Oklahoma City and caught the attention of country artist Red Steagall. He brought her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she signed a contract with Mercury Records a year later in 1975. She released her first solo album in 1977 and released five additional studio albums under the label until 1983. more »

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Written by: JOHNNY, BILL ZERFACE, BOB MORRISON, JIM ZERFACE, MAC RAE

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12 facts about this song

Artist History
"(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven" was performed by American country music artist Reba McEntire, who is often referred to as "The Queen of Country" and is known for her dynamic voice and emotive performance style.
Album Appearance
The song appeared on her album "Feel the Fire," which was released in 1980. This was McEntire's fifth studio album.
Chart Performance
The song, released as a single in 1981, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, making it her first top-10 hit and confirming her status as a rising star in the country music genre.
Song's Genre
"(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven" is considered a country-pop song, evidence of McEntire's ability to merge traditional country elements with more mainstream pop influences.
Songwriter's Credit
The song was written by Johnny MacRae, Bob Morrison, and Bill Zerface. These songwriters have written for many other well-known country artists as well, showing that McEntire collaborated with talented and respected individuals in the music industry.
Live Performances
This track became a favorite during McEntire's live shows as she often paired its uplifting lyrics with high-energy performances.
Critical Response
The song received positive critical reviews and was praised for its lyrics that spoke to the joy of love and adoration.
Music Video
Unlike many songs of the era, "(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven" did not have an official music video. This was common in the early '80s before the rise of music television.
Song Theme
The song takes a common theme of romantic love and elevates it to a spiritual level, depicting love as a force that literally lifts the singer "up to heaven."
Impact on McEntire's Career
"(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven" played a huge role in helping to establish Reba McEntire as one of country music's most popular and enduring female artists.
Cover Versions
To date, there have not been any major cover versions of "(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven", highlighting the unique association of the song with Reba's iconic voice and style.
Industry Recognition
Though the song did not win any awards, its commercial success confirmed McEntire's place in the country music industry and helped pave the way for her future successes and numerous accolades.

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