On The Way Up

Released as a single in the US and UK in 1990, “On The Way Up” was the second track on Elisa Fiorillo’s album I Am. It became her biggest solo chart hit, reaching No. 27 on the US singles chart and No. 31 on the US dance chart. In the UK, it peaked at No. 83 in the chart dated 17 November 1990.

Fiorillo co-wrote the song with Prince, David Z (David Rivkin), and Levi Seacer Jr. David Z produced the album track, with Seacer credited as co-producer; both also shaped its instrumental backing, with Seacer credited on all instruments and David Z on percussion. The single’s extended mixes were remixed by David Williams and Keith “KC” Cohen.