Move On Up

Album: Curtis (1970)
Charted: 12
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  • Lyrics currently unavailable Writer/s: Curtis L. Mayfield
    Publisher: Wixen Music Publishing

Comments: 7

  • Turbocharge from TexasTurbo, it was "Groove Tube" with Chevy Chase,(1974).
  • Ieuan from WalesIt's "Take nothing less, than the supreme best" (not "second best" -- that doesn't make much sense).
  • Terbo from CaliforniaThis song was used in the opening scene of a comedy film in the early/mid 70's but I cannot recall or locate the film. A woman picks up a male hitchhiker in her convertible VW which is quite entertaining and humorous, does anyone remeber or know the name of the movie?
  • Ebony from PhiladelphiaMove on up was also used in Bend It Like Beckham. My son LOVES this song!
  • Daan from Santpoort-noord, NetherlandsOne of the best songs ever written, is it even possible to not move your body while listening to this song?:)
  • Sam from Seattle, WaThis was also used during the end of the movie "Semi-Pro" staring Will Ferrell.
  • John from Nashville, Tn"Move On Up" was one of the songs used in Barak Obama's presidential campaign.
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