Higher Plane

Kool & the Gang

About Higher Plane

"Higher Plane" is the name of a hit song by R&B/funk band Kool & the Gang and written by Robert Earl Bell, Ronald Nathan Bell, George Melvin Brown, Robert Spike Mickens, Claydes Charles Smith, Dennis Thomas and Rick Westfield. From the album Light of Worlds, the single spent one week at number one on the R&B singles chart in October, 1974. It also peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The song was included on the 1975 Kool & the Gang Greatest Hits! record.  


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Higher, higher
Higher, higher
Yeah, yeah

We've been down too long
Gotta keep on liftin', liftin', liftin', liftin' you
(High, high, high, high, high)
Gotta keep on liftin', liftin', liftin', liftin' you
(High, high, high, high, high)
Nothing never remains the same

Gotta keep on liftin', liftin', liftin', liftin' you
(High, high, high, high, high)
Gotta keep on

High, high, high, high, high
High, high, high, high, high, high
High, high, high, high, high, high
High, high, high, high, high, high
Yeah, yeah

Gettin' down too strong
Gotta keep on liftin', liftin', liftin', liftin' you
(High, high, high, high, high, high)
Gotta keep on liftin', liftin', liftin', liftin' you
(High, high, high, high, high)

High, high, high, high, high
High, high, high, high, high, high
High, high, high, high, high, high
High, high, high, high, high, high
Yeah, yeah

We've been down too long
Gettin' down too strong
It won't be long
Nothing never remains the same

Gotta keep on liftin', liftin', liftin', liftin' you
(High, high, high, high, high)
Gotta keep on liftin', liftin', liftin', liftin' you
(High, high, high, high, high)
(High, high, high, high, high)

Gotta keep on liftin', liftin', liftin', liftin' you
(Higher plane, higher plane, higher plane, higher plane)
Gotta keep on liftin', liftin', liftin', liftin' you
(Higher plane, higher plane, higher plane, higher plane)
Gotta keep on liftin', liftin', liftin', liftin' you
(Higher plane, higher plane, higher plane, higher plane)

High, high, high, high, high
High, high, high, high, high
High, high, high, high, high

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Kool & the Gang

Kool & the Gang is an American jazz, R&B, soul, and funk group, originally formed in 1964 as the Jazziacs based in Jersey City, New Jersey. more »

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Written by: JOHN MELVILLE LEE ARCHER, DOUGLAS JAMES FALCONER, JOHN ALBERT HOWARD, ROBERT DAVID MILES, BARRY JOHN JOSEPH PALMER, MARK JEREMY SEYMOUR, JEREMY STUART SMITH, MICHAEL BERNARD WATERS

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13 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Higher Plane" was released in the year 1973 by American band Kool & the Gang.
Album Information
The song features on the band’s fifth album, "Wild and Peaceful".
Genre
"Higher Plane" is classified under the Funk genre. Kool and the Gang are noted for their significant contributions in jazz, soul, and funk music.
Chart Performance
Unfortunately, there are no records of "Higher Plane" charting on Billboard or any other music chart list, unlike other famous songs by Kool & the Gang.
Lineup
The original band members involved in the track are Robert "Kool" Bell, Ronald Bell, Dennis Thomas, Robert 'Spike' Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, and Ricky West.
Song Theme
The song carries the band's signature funk sound and reflective lyrics that urge listeners to move to a "higher plane" of love and understanding.
Legacy
Although not as popular as their other hits like "Celebration" or "Get Down On It", "Higher Plane" is still remembered by fans of Kool & the Gang.
Live Performances
"Higher Plane" has been performed live by the band on many occasions during their concerts and live engagements.
Length of the Song
The song has a runtime of 3 minutes and 19 seconds.
Music Production
"Wild and Peaceful", the album featuring "Higher Plane", was produced by Gene Redd and Kool & the Gang themselves.
Reviews
Despite specific reviews on "Higher Plane" being scarce, the album "Wild and Peaceful" has been acclaimed for its raw energy and instrumentation.
Commercial Success
Even though "Higher Plane" didn't chart, the album "Wild and Peaceful" was commercially successful reaching number 6 on Billboard’s R&B album chart.
Discography
"Higher Plane" forms an integral part of Kool & the Gang's discography and contribution to American funk and jazz heritage.

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