Take Me High (song) explained

Take Me High
Cover:	Cliff Richard Take Me High.jpg
Caption:	Cover of the single released in the Netherlands
Type:	single
Artist:	Cliff Richard
Album:	Take Me High
B-Side:	Celestial Houses
Recorded:	26 May & 18 September 1973^[1]
Studio:	EMI Studios, London
Genre:	Pop
Length:	2:45
Label:	EMI
Prev Title:	Help It Along
Prev Year:	1973
Next Title:	(You Keep Me) Hangin' On
Next Year:	1974

"Take Me High" is a song by British singer Cliff Richard, released as a single in November 1973. Written by Tony Cole, it is the title track from the film of the same name in which Richard also stars. It was released as a single with the B-side "Celestial Houses", written by Terry Britten, and peaked at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing

7": EMI / EMI 2088

1. "Take Me High" – 2:45
2. "Celestial Houses" – 2:46

Personnel

• Cliff Richard – vocals
• Terry Britten – guitar
• Kevin Peek – guitar
• Alan Tarney – bass guitar
• Dave MacRae – keyboards
• Trevor Spencer – drums
• Barrie Guard – percussion

Charts

Chart (1973)	Peak position
Australia (Kent Music Report)^[2]	88
New Zealand (Listener)^[3]	6

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cliff Richard Song Database – Song Details (Take Me High). www.cliffrichardsongs.com.
2. Book: Kent, David. David Kent (historian). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. illustrated. Australian Chart Book. St Ives, N.S.W.. 1993. 0-646-11917-6. 251.
3. Web site: flavour of new zealand - search listener. 2021-10-17. www.flavourofnz.co.nz.