"I Get Lifted" is a song recorded by American singer

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, who co-wrote it with producer

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. The song was released in 1994 and became Tucker's second of seven number-one singles on the US ''

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chart, reaching the top spot on January 28, 1995. On the

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, the single peaked at 33 in 1995. It was re-released with a new remix package in 2009.

Critical reception

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from ''

'' wrote, "Tucker follows her massive " Beautiful People" with a similar

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mover. She belts words of increased spirituality and unity with earnest conviction, matching the energy of the groove with ease." He added, "The stylistic influence of producer

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is evident. He weaves a kickin' rhythm base that both DJs and punters will find infectious." Maria Jimenez from ''

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'' described it as "another highly charged, positivity track" and "ideal crossover dance music". Andy Beevers from ''

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'' gave it four out of five, noting that the singer returns with a "strident

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track". He also stated that "it is destined to be a big clubland tune that could cross over." James Hamilton from the '' RM'' Dance Update deemed it a "

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cliches inspired diva's 'Little' Louie Vegas produced bounder".

Track listings

* 12 inch (US) :A1. "I Get Lifted" (The Unreleased Mix) – 6:30 :A2. "I Get Lifted" (F.O.S. Dream Vocal Mix) – 5:35 :B. "I Get Lifted" ( Armand's Get Deep Mix) – 9:15 * CD maxi (Australia)Single release information
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#"I Get Lifted" (Loveland's High On Life Radio Edit) – 3:29 #"I Get Lifted" (Original Radio Edit) – 4:16 #"I Get Lifted" (Boyd Slam The Organ Mix) – 6:34 #"I Get Lifted" (Loveland's High On Life Mix) – 7:02 #"I Get Lifted" (Underground Network Mix) – 7:10 #"I Get Lifted" (Go To Church Mix) – 6:50 * I Get Lifted 2009 #"I Get Lifted" (Bob Sinclar Remix) – 8:18 #"I Get Lifted" (David Tort Remix) – 8:26 #"I Get Lifted" (The Underground Network Mix) – 7:11 #"I Get Lifted" (Dub Beats) – 5:57 #"I Get Lifted" (Armands Lift Me Up Mix) - Extra CD Track – 7:58 #"I Get Lifted" (The Bar Dub) - Extra CD Track – 6:23 #"I Get Lifted" (Boyd Slams The Organ Mix) - Extra CD Track – 6:33 #"I Get Lifted" (Go To Church) - Extra CD Track – 6:50 #"I Get Lifted" (XTC Mix) - Extra CD Track – 3:30

Charts

References

External links

Live performance of "I Get Lifted"
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