High on You

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About High on You

"High On You" is a 1985 song by the American rock band Survivor. It peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of March 23, 1985. It also reached No. 8 on the Top Rock Tracks chart. It was the band's second single and first top-ten hit from their 1984 album Vital Signs. "High On You" was one of Frankie and Peterik compositions. "This is one song that's not brain surgery. It came from a jam. A lot of great songs come from jam sessions. I remember soundchecks with Survivor and The Ides Of March, and there's no better place to start a jam then on stage. Everything is miked-up, you're in a good mood, the lights come on, the audience isn't there yet and you start jamming. "High on You" was similar to that, only it started in rehearsal. Frankie started jamming on this really great guitar riff. I started laying my right hand on the keyboard and coming up with that very sing-song melody."Jim Peterik told to songfacts: "Lyrically, I've had that title ever since the CBS convention in 1977 when Sly Stone of Sly & the Family Stone - there were rumors about him being strung out on drugs - he bolts on stage all cleaned up and says, 'I want you to know, people, I am high on you." Everybody applauded. There's a title if I ever heard one, so I guess indirectly he inspired that song." 


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2003
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There you stood, that'll teach ya
To look so good and feel so right
Let me tell you 'bout the girl I met last night
It's understood, I had to reach ya
I let the wheel of fortune spin
I touched your hand before the crowd
Started crushin' in
Now I'm higher than a kite
I know I'm gettin' hooked on your love
Talkin' to myself, runnin' in the heat
Beggin' for your touch in the middle
Of the street and I --

I can't stop thinking 'bout you girl
I must be living in a fantasy world
I've searched the whole world over
To find a heart so true
Such complete intoxication
I'm high on you

Smart and coy, a little crazy
The kinda face that starts a fight
Let me tell you 'bout the girl I had last night
Piercin' eyes, like a raven
You seemed to share my secret sin
We were high before the night
Started kickin' in
Now I'm screamin' in the night
I know I'm gettin' hooked on your love
Talkin' to myself, runnin' in the heat
Beggin' for your touch in the middle
Of the street and I --

I can't stop thinking 'bout you girl
I must be living in a fantasy world
I've searched the whole world over
To find a heart so true
Such complete intoxication
I'm high on you

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The Ides of March

The Ides of March is an American rock band that had a major US and minor UK hit with the song "Vehicle" in 1970. After going on hiatus in 1973, the band returned with their original line-up in 1990 and has been active since then. more »

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Written by: FRANK SULLIVAN, JIM PETERIK

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10 facts about this song

Song History
"High on You" is part of Survivor's fourth studio album titled "Vital Signs," which was released in 1984.
Song's Performance
This song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985, remaining Survivor's second most popular song after "Eye of the Tiger".
Song's Production
The song was produced by Ron Nevison who has worked with other top rock artists like Heart, Ozzy Osbourne, and Europe.
Lead Singer
"High on You" was sung by Survivor's second lead vocalist, Jimi Jamison. Before he joined Survivor, the band's first vocalist, Dave Bickler, had to quit due to vocal chord problems.
Song's Influence
The phrase “I can’t sleep at night I’m burning for you” from the song's lyrics has been referred to in pop culture several times, showing the song's influence.
Survivors' Influence
Survivor's earlier work influenced many bands and artists in the 80's rock scene, and they continue to inspire other musicians even today.
The Ides of March Relation
Before Survivor was formed, three of its members (Jim Peterik, Frankie Sullivan and Dave Bickler) were part of another band called "The Ides of March" which was well-known for its song "Vehicle."
Band's Foundation
Survivor was formed in 1978 by Peterik and Sullivan - both members of The Ides of March - to explore a more rock/pop music direction than their previous band.
Band's Transition
Jim Peterik wrote the hit single "Vehicle" for The Ides of March before he transitioned into Survivor to bring a more 'hard-edge' sound.
Ides of March's Collaboration
Notably, Jim Peterik of Survivor and The Ides of March collaborated with the band .38 Special, writing and co-writing several songs for them.

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