Jackie Wilson: "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher" (1967) "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" is an R&B song written by Gary Jackson and Carl Smith, and produced by Carl Davis. It was originally recorded by Jackie Wilson for his album Higher and Higher (1967), and became a Top 10 Pop, number one R&B hit. The backing track was recorded on 6 July 1967 at Columbia's studios in Chicago. Produced by Carl Davis, the session, arranged by Sonny Sanders, featured bassist James J