I Want to Take You Higher
Sly & the Family Stone, Ike & Tina Turner
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(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) Beat is gettin' stronger Beat is gettin' longer too-oo-oo Music's soundin' good to me But I want to, said I want to I want to take you higher Yeah, let me take you higher Baby, baby, let me light your fire Ooo yeah, little bit higher Boom-shaka-laka-laka Boom-shaka-la-boonka-boo (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) Beat is nitty-gritty Music's in your city too-oo-oo Music's gettin' good to me But now don't ya, I said don't ya Don't ya want to get higher Yeah, don't ya want to get higher Baby, baby, let me light your fire Ooo ha, little bit higher Boom-shaka-laka-laka Boom-shaka-la-boonka-boo (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) ------ guitar ------ Come on baby (higher!) Don't ya want to get high (higher!) Ooo yeah! (higher!) Light your fire (fire!) Come on daddy (higher!) A little bit higher (higher!) I want to (higher!) Said I want to light your fire (fire!) Boom-shaka-laka-laka Boom-shaka-la-boonka-boo (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) Beat is here to make you mo-ove Music's here to help ya groo-oo-oove Music's soundin' good to me But take your places I'm gonna take you higher (higher!) Yeah, baby (higher!) Gonna take ya higher (higher!) Ooo yeah (higher!) Little bit higher (higher!) c'mon daddy (higher!) A little bit (higher!) (higher!) (higher!) (higher!) (higher!) (higher!) {fade}
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Written by: Sylvester Stewart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"I Want to Take You Higher" is a popular song by the band Sly & the Family Stone, released in 1969.
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Album InformationThis song was first released in their fourth studio album "Stand!" with which the band gained significant commercial success.
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Not a Standalone SingleDespite its popularity, the song was not initially released as a standalone single. It first appeared in the market as a B-side to the hit "Stand!"
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Chart PerformanceConsequent upon its surge in popularity, "I Want to Take You Higher" was later released as an A-side single and peaked at #38 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in 1970.
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Live PerformancesThe song is especially notable for its high-energy amplified performances. One such performance at the Woodstock Festival in 1969 is widely considered one of the best performances of the event.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various other artists over the years, including Tina Turner and Ike Turner, who scored a top 40 Pop hit with their rendition in 1971.
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Cultural ImpactCapturing the culture and spirit of the late 60s and early 70s, the song became an anthem for the counterculture movement, symbolizing freedom, rebellion, and psychedelic experiences.
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Musical AspectsThe song is characterized by its chanted vocals, energetic music, and the band's distinct incorporation of funk, soul, and psychedelic rock.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe song has influenced other artists, notably, the British band The Beat, who used a similar riff for their popular 80s' hit, "Mirror in the Bathroom".
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Role in AdvertisingThe song was also famously used in a series of Toyota commercials, proving its lasting appeal and recognition factor.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song lyrics are notably simple and repetitive, but they are frequently interpreted as a call to uplift one's consciousness, aligning it with the band's overall psychedelic image.
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Induction into Grammy Hall of FameThe album "Stand!" included "I Want to Take You Higher", and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015. This speaks volumes about the song's influence and stature in the music industry.
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