Move On Up

Move On Up is the title of a song written and recorded by American recording artist Curtis Mayfield. The song first appeared on his debut album Curtis, released in September 1970.

An edited version of the track (originally 8:45 mins long) was later released as a single and reached no.8 in the UK in August 1971.

The song is used to great effect in a scene in the 2002 British film Bend It Like Beckham.

Cover versions
British group The Jam performed the song live during 1982 and subsequently released their cover recording on their Beat Surrender EP in November 1982. The recording is available on the deluxe re-release of the group's album The Gift (rel.2012).

Paul Weller's subsequent band The Style Council also performed the song live and a recording can be found on their In Concert album, recorded in 1985 and released in 1999.