The origin of these lyrics...

**Biskit** · December 13th, 2009, 10:38 AM

Can anybody tell me where these lyrics sung by a female come from..

"Listen up everybody has a meaning. Listen up for the things that you believe in"

i cant find a sample, but this youtube video samples the lyrics..

YouTube - Sampling Girls - Open Up Your Heart (Extended Mix)

any help greatly appreciated :)

**FranceJoliFan** · December 13th, 2009, 11:38 AM

Originally Written by Biskit

Can anybody tell me where these lyrics sung by a female come from..

"Listen up everybody has a meaning. Listen up for the things that you believe in"

i cant find a sample, but this youtube video samples the lyrics..

YouTube - Sampling Girls - Open Up Your Heart (Extended Mix)

any help greatly appreciated :)

The flip side to Dust by Hysteric Ego?

**Biskit** · December 13th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Originally Written by FranceJoliFan

The flip side to Dust by Hysteric Ego?

definately not that, thats from the mid 90's. the youtube vid song is from 1993/1994 . and i have an italo house track that uses the same vocal, and is from 1991 . it sounds like it could come from a obscure U.S 80's track

thanks for trying :)

**Biskit** · December 14th, 2009, 10:43 AM

found out its.. listen up - listen up

**stevemangled** · December 15th, 2009, 01:15 AM

Originally Written by Biskit

definately not that, thats from the mid 90's. the youtube vid song is from 1993/1994 . and i have an italo house track that uses the same vocal, and is from 1991 . it sounds like it could come from a obscure U.S 80's track

thanks for trying :)

hi there, could you tell me what the italo house track from '91 is that samples "listen up everybody has a meaning"...i have been after an old house tune with that sample in it for years

many thanks

steve

isnt the original vocal from quincey jones - listen up?

**sensualm1** · October 25th, 2011, 12:35 AM

Those lyrics are from the song "Listen Up" by Quincy Jones which was recorded in 1990 on a 12" Single. There is a version of the song on You Tube, however it is not the Radio Version I listened to, played, and have on my iPod. Here's the Chorus:

Everybody, listen up, everybody has a meaning
Listen up for the things that you believe in
Lift every voice to right a wrong
Lend a helping hand to a friend, it'll keep you strong

The Chorus changes slightly which includes these lyrics:

Everybody, listen up, every word brings out a meaning
Listen up, in yourself; you must believe in
Reach out and touch, don't be afraid
Open up your heart, find a friend and hold a hand

Listen up, everybody has a meaning
Listen up, to the things that you believe in
Lift every voice to right a wrong
Lend a helping hand to a friend, it'll keep you strong