Take Me Higher (song)

"Take Me Higher" is a 1995 single by Diana Ross. The single is the title track of Diana Ross' nineteenth studio album of her career and was released on the Motown label. "Take Me Higher was written by Sally Jo Dakota, Nikita Germaine, and Narada Michael Walden.[1] The single was also produced by Walden and was Diana Ross' fifth number one on the US dance chart.[2] "Take Me Higher" also went to #77 on the soul singles chart.[3] Overseas, the single went to #32 in the UK.

For other uses, see Take Me Higher (disambiguation).
"Take Me Higher"
Single by Diana Ross
from the album Take Me Higher
B-side"Don't Stop"
ReleasedAugust 5, 1995 (US)
Format
  • Cassette
  • single
  • slipcase
Recorded1995
Genre
Length4:13
LabelMotown
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Narada Michael Walden For Perfection Light Productions
Diana Ross singles chronology
"Chain Reaction '93"
(1993)		 "Take Me Higher"
(1995)		 "I Will Survive"
(1996)
Music video
"Take Me Higher" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as "a swirling retro disco ditty that inspires a wonderfully loose and playful performance." He complimented the track's chorus as "instantly infectious and brimming with warm optimism."[4] Cash Box commented that "Lady Ross is in fine form with a confident vocal delivery, while her music backdrop is a throwback to the glory days of disco."[5] Quincy McCoy from the Gavin Report noted that the song "kicks up a happy feeling of nostalgia along with keeping a contemporary feel that brings a smile to your feet."[6] Music & Media wrote that "La Ross shifts to a higher gear, the pop dance speed."[7]

Music video

The single's music video featured scenes of Ross in a cocktail dress on stage, while dancers execute a choreography and the band plays the song, intercut with footage of Ross on the beach. The video was uploaded 20 November 2009 on her Vevo Channel. Until now it has more than 1 million visits.[8]

Charts
Chart (1995) Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[9] 61
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[10] 35
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[11] 32
UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[12] 4
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[13] 14
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[14] 1
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 77

See also

References
  1. http://www.metrolyrics.com/take-me-higher-lyrics-diana-ross.html
  2. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 222.
  3. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 502.
  4. "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. 1995-09-16. p. 47. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
  5. "Pop Singles: Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. 1995-09-23. p. 7. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
  6. McCoy, Quincy (1995-09-01). "Gavin Picks > Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. No. 2070. p. 54. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
  7. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 1995-09-09. p. 6. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  8. DianaRossVEVO Take Me Higher
  9. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 1995-09-09. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  10. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  11. "Diana Ross: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  12. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  13. "Diana Ross Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  14. "Diana Ross Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  15. "Diana Ross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
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