A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Franklin was raised by his aunt, Gertrude, having been abandoned as a baby by his mother. Gertrude collected and resold aluminum cans to raise money for Kirk to take piano lessons from the age of four. Kirk excelled in music, being able to read and write music, while also playing by ear.
He received his first contract offer at the age of seven, which his aunt turned down. He joined the church choir and became music director of the Mt. Rose Baptist Church adult choir at the age of twelve.
Despite his strict religious upbringing, Franklin rebelled in his teenage years, and in an attempt to keep him out of trouble, his grandmother arranged an audition for him at a professional youth conservatory associated with a local university. He was accepted and, while his life seemed to be on track for a while, the announcement of a girlfriend's pregnancy and his eventual expulsion from school for behavioral problems proved otherwise.
The song is formed in the traditional call and response format, with Tharpe singing a short line followed by Knight's "response" of the same line. There are seven lines (save responses) in each verse—the first six in call and response, and the seventh sung in unison.
It was recorded as a duet by Frankie Laine and Johnnie Ray on October 17, 1956. The song formed part of a double A-side release in the UK in October 1957. The single combined "Good Evening Friends" with the more fuller titled "Up Over My Head, I Hear Music in the Air" (Philips PB 708), and peaked at number 25 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Up Above My Head · Kirk Franklin & God's Property
God's Property from Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation
℗ 1997 B-Rite
Released on: 1997-05-27
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published: 25 Dec 2014
up above my head by kirk franklin
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published: 28 Dec 2007
Bill & Gloria Gaither - Up Above My Head [Live]
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LYRICS:
Up above my head I hear music in the ...
published: 26 Oct 2012
Kirk Franklin-Up Above My Head
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published: 13 Nov 2010
Riga Gospel Choir - Up Above My Head (Kirk Franklin & God’s Property cover)| Sofar Riga
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UP ABOVE MY HEAD KIRK FRANKLIN - THE SHOUT GOSPEL CHOIR
published: 17 Apr 2020
Up Above My Head by Kirk Franklin & God's Property (2012/13)
reference track for JMMS' Low Key Choir
published: 23 Nov 2012
Kirk Franklin up above my head band rehearsal
published: 29 Nov 2021
Up Above My Head By Kirk Franklin & God's Property
Cover and breakdown of "Up Above My Head' By Kirk Franklin & God's Property. A friend asked me to do a tutorial on this song. This is for Rick and anybody else who may benefit.
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Up Above My Head · Kirk Franklin & God's Property
God's Property from Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation
℗ 1997 B-Rite
Released on: 1...
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Up Above My Head · Kirk Franklin & God's Property
God's Property from Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation
℗ 1997 B-Rite
Released on: 1997-05-27
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by TuneCore
Up Above My Head · Kirk Franklin & God's Property
God's Property from Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation
℗ 1997 B-Rite
Released on: 1997-05-27
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Jake Hess, George Younce, Gene McDonald, Rex Nelon, Guy Penrod, Vestal Goodman - Official Video for 'Up Above My Head [Live]', available now!
Buy the full leng...
Jake Hess, George Younce, Gene McDonald, Rex Nelon, Guy Penrod, Vestal Goodman - Official Video for 'Up Above My Head [Live]', available now!
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LYRICS:
Up above my head I hear music in the air
Up above my head there's a melody so bright
And fair
I can hear when I'm all alone
Even in those times when I feel all hope is gone
Up above my head I hear joybells ringing
Up above my head I hear angels singing
There must be a God somewhere
There must be a God somewhere
I hear music in the air
I hear music everywhere
There must be a God somewhere
#Gaither #UpAboveMyHead #Vevo
Jake Hess, George Younce, Gene McDonald, Rex Nelon, Guy Penrod, Vestal Goodman - Official Video for 'Up Above My Head [Live]', available now!
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LYRICS:
Up above my head I hear music in the air
Up above my head there's a melody so bright
And fair
I can hear when I'm all alone
Even in those times when I feel all hope is gone
Up above my head I hear joybells ringing
Up above my head I hear angels singing
There must be a God somewhere
There must be a God somewhere
I hear music in the air
I hear music everywhere
There must be a God somewhere
#Gaither #UpAboveMyHead #Vevo
Sofar Sounds connects artists and music-lovers around the world through intimate shows in unique venues.
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12/5...
Sofar Sounds connects artists and music-lovers around the world through intimate shows in unique venues.
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12/5/2023
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https://www.facebook.com/rigagospelchoir
Filmed by:
GreyFlow Media
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Edited by:
GreyFlow Media
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Audio by:
Toms Lisments
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Additional Credits:
Author/Composer: Myron Butler
Venue: PwC Latvia
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12/5/2023
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Filmed by:
GreyFlow Media
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Edited by:
GreyFlow Media
https://www.instagram.com/greyflowmedia
Audio by:
Toms Lisments
https://www.instagram.com/tomslisments
Additional Credits:
Author/Composer: Myron Butler
Venue: PwC Latvia
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Thanks for support:
Pro Sound
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Cover and breakdown of "Up Above My Head' By Kirk Franklin & God's Property. A friend asked me to do a tutorial on this song. This is for Rick and anybody el...
Cover and breakdown of "Up Above My Head' By Kirk Franklin & God's Property. A friend asked me to do a tutorial on this song. This is for Rick and anybody else who may benefit.
Cover and breakdown of "Up Above My Head' By Kirk Franklin & God's Property. A friend asked me to do a tutorial on this song. This is for Rick and anybody else who may benefit.
Provided to YouTube by TuneCore
Up Above My Head · Kirk Franklin & God's Property
God's Property from Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation
℗ 1997 B-Rite
Released on: 1997-05-27
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Jake Hess, George Younce, Gene McDonald, Rex Nelon, Guy Penrod, Vestal Goodman - Official Video for 'Up Above My Head [Live]', available now!
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LYRICS:
Up above my head I hear music in the air
Up above my head there's a melody so bright
And fair
I can hear when I'm all alone
Even in those times when I feel all hope is gone
Up above my head I hear joybells ringing
Up above my head I hear angels singing
There must be a God somewhere
There must be a God somewhere
I hear music in the air
I hear music everywhere
There must be a God somewhere
#Gaither #UpAboveMyHead #Vevo
Sofar Sounds connects artists and music-lovers around the world through intimate shows in unique venues.
Find a show near you: https://www.sofarsounds.com
12/5/2023
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https://www.instagram.com/rigagospelchoir
https://www.facebook.com/rigagospelchoir
Filmed by:
GreyFlow Media
https://www.instagram.com/greyflowmedia
Edited by:
GreyFlow Media
https://www.instagram.com/greyflowmedia
Audio by:
Toms Lisments
https://www.instagram.com/tomslisments
Additional Credits:
Author/Composer: Myron Butler
Venue: PwC Latvia
https://www.instagram.com/pwc_latvija
Thanks for support:
Pro Sound
https://www.instagram.com/prosound.lv
Valmiermuiža
https://www.instagram.com/valmiermuizas_alus
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Cover and breakdown of "Up Above My Head' By Kirk Franklin & God's Property. A friend asked me to do a tutorial on this song. This is for Rick and anybody else who may benefit.
A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Franklin was raised by his aunt, Gertrude, having been abandoned as a baby by his mother. Gertrude collected and resold aluminum cans to raise money for Kirk to take piano lessons from the age of four. Kirk excelled in music, being able to read and write music, while also playing by ear.
He received his first contract offer at the age of seven, which his aunt turned down. He joined the church choir and became music director of the Mt. Rose Baptist Church adult choir at the age of twelve.
Despite his strict religious upbringing, Franklin rebelled in his teenage years, and in an attempt to keep him out of trouble, his grandmother arranged an audition for him at a professional youth conservatory associated with a local university. He was accepted and, while his life seemed to be on track for a while, the announcement of a girlfriend's pregnancy and his eventual expulsion from school for behavioral problems proved otherwise.
I was searching For someone to love me right Hear me when I cried Keep me late at night Jesus came Even in my misery Wipe this tears from my eyes, this is what he said. Whatcha lookin 4 Im the one your lookin 4 whatcha searchin 4 you dont have to search no more Give you peace and joy Fill your life with happiness What you lookin 4 Cause Im the one your lookin 4 L-O-V- Love Never meant that much to me Until I saw your face Felt amazing grace But in the midnight hour When I held my pillow tight wiped the tries so i could see This is what he said I never knew Love could be so sweet the joy you give to me peace and harmony I love you so More than you'd ever know What is this that ive found? that never ever lets me down Chorus What you want (what you want) Ive got it (ive got it) What you need (what ya need) I am ( I'm the one your lookin 4) is he yours (is he yours) is he yours (is he yours) is he yours (is he yours) I am (I'm the one your lookin 4) is he yours (Is he yours) is he yours (Is he yours) is he yours (Is he yours) I'm the one ya lookin 4 I'm the way ( I'm the way) the truth and the light (the truth and the light) if you wanna live right (if you wanna live right) I am I'm the one your lookin 4 I'm the one your lookin 4 I'm the one your lookin 4 I'm the one your lookin 4 what you lookin 4 Im the one your lookin 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4,4, 4, Whatcha lookin 4 whatcha lookin 4, hey! times (7) Im the one your Im the one your im the one your Im the one your looking for. Go jesus go jesus go.