Move on Up
Curtis Mayfield
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Hush now child, and don't you cry Your folks might understand you, by and by Move on up, toward your destination You may find from time to time Complication Bight your lip, and take a trip Though there may be wet road ahead And you cannot slip So move on up for peace will find Into the steeple of beautiful people Where there's only one kind So hush now child, and don't you cry Your folks might understand you, by and by Move on up, and keep on wishing Remember your dream is your only scheme So keep on pushing Take nothing less, than the second best Do not obey, you must keep your say You can past the test Just move on up, to a greater day With just a little faith If you put your mind to it you can surely do it Just move on up Move on up But move on up Oh child, but just move on up But move on up Move on up
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Written by: Curtis L. Mayfield
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Creation"Move On Up" is a song by American singer-songwriter Curtis Mayfield from his 1970 debut album "Curtis". It is a social consciousness song with lyrics that promote positivity and perseverance.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Curtis", including "Move on Up", peaked at number 19 on the pop albums chart and number one on the R&B charts.
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Song LengthThe original album version of "Move on Up" runs at over nine minutes, featuring an extended musical segment towards the end.
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Single ReleaseA shorter, radio-friendly version of "Move on Up" was also released, running for a little under three minutes.
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Instrumentation and Style"Move on Up" is known for its upbeat horn arrangements and rhythmic percussions, reflective of Mayfield's roots in funk and soul music.
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Impact and Influence"Move On Up" is considered a classic of the funk and soul genres and has been heavily sampled by various artists in hip-hop and dance music. The uplifting and enduring message of the song has allowed it to stand the test of time.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including the British band The Jam, who included their version on their 1982 album "The Gift."
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Usage in Media"Move on Up" has been used in numerous films and advertising campaigns due to its lively sound and motivational lyrics.
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Notable MentionsIn 1971, "Move on Up" was ranked at number 49 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity and critical acclaim, "Move On Up" did not chart in Mayfield's native USA. However, it reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart in 1971.
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