what was the theme song for the bbc radio show the gary byrd sweet inspirations 85ish

[tamla617]

in the mid 80's gary byrd hosted the sweet inspirations bbc radio 1 show 10pm sundays,following robbie vincents show.
as the title suggests it was 2 hours of inspirational music,gospel etc.

the opening theme song had the lyrics "movin on up,movin on up.higher,higher".
thats all i remember!it was sung by a group,male and female mix.
i've forgotten who did it!

any help out there please?

[MIKEW-UK]

Hi tamla617,

Mighty Cloud of Joy, by..............The Mighty Clouds of Joy. It is the first track on the album issued by the BBC in 1984 entitled Gary Byrd's Sweet Inspirations - Selections From His Radio 1 Show. I got it in 1974 on the Mighty Clouds of Joy album 'It's Time' issued on ABC. Copies available on Ebay.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtC07AtZ5E0


The Mighty Clouds of Joy Are:
Joe Ligon, Johnny Martin, Richard Wallace, Elmeo Franklin and Ermant Franklin

Producer: Dave Crawford

Arranger: Wade Marcus

Recording Engineer: Jay Mark

Remix Engineer: Joe Tarsia

Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA

Musicians:
Drums: Earl Young
Bass: Ronnie Baker
Keyboards: Will Boulware, Ron Kersey, Dave Crawford, Charles Mann
Guitars: Norman Harris, Bobby Eli, Deryl Inman, Kenny Mims
Congas: Larry Washington
Horns: Andrew Lowe, Wayne Jackson, The Memphis Horns
Strings: Members of the Memphis Symphony
Vibes: Vincent Montana Jr. [[Vince Montana)

ALBUM TRACKLISTING:
Side A
1. Time [[3:18)
2. Stoned World [[3:13)
3. Laugh [[3:15)
4. [[You Think) You're Doin' It On Your Own [[5:03)
5. The Master Plan [[4:02)

Side B
1. Mighty Clouds of Joy [[5:10)
2. Everything Is Going Up [[4:08)
3. Heart Full of Love [[3:30)
4. Time [[3:36)

Coincidence, I see Charles Mann is credited on keyboards. I just ripped his vinyl Say You Love Me Too album 5 hours ago!

[tamla617]

MIKEW-UK
you're my new best mate!i couldnt get that group from the tip of my tongue!!thanks very much!

[MIKEW-UK]

Crikey, it don't take much to be your best mate! Welcome!

[tamla617]

i've been wracking what brain i have for ages on this track,searching my old radio recordings etc.i dont know why i didnt ask on here before.always get an answer off someone,thanks again!