Above Horizons
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"Above Horizons" is a 2009 song by CeCe Peniston
, and the official PTA
anthem as a tribute to the families, teachers and communities who help children reach their dreams through the PTA, which resulted from the singer's role being named a National Ambassador of the US largest volunteer child advocacy organization.
"I'm definitely happy to be part of an organization that helps children reach their dreams. When I was younger, my parents always dared me to dream and I haven't stopped. So this is my tribute to the families, teachers and communities who help children reach their dreams through PTA," said Peniston. The PTA's message of parent involvement and student success is captured in the chorus:
"We are the shoulders you can stand on, when you reach for something higher.
These are the arms that you can count on, when your dreams have been delayed.
We are the parents, we are the teachers, you are the eagles that fly above horizons.
Young conqueror.
You're never alone.
The ballad (written by Byron V. Garrett, Eric Carrington, Essej, Marcus L. Barnum and Peniston herself) was released on the organization's recording label, National PTA Recordings in June 2009 as its first music release, that included overall four versions.
Two mixes of the song were produced by a Detroit house music producer and DJ, Aaron-Carl Ragland
, who one year later (on September 30, 2010) die of cancer.
Digital Single, US
CeCe Peniston
CeCe Peniston is an African American recording artist and former beauty queen. At the beginning of the nineties, she was considered to be one of the most successful dance club artists in the history of the U.S...
, and the official PTA
Parent-Teacher Association
In the U.S. a parent-teacher association or Parent-Teacher-Student Association is a formal organization composed of parents, teachers and staff that is intended to facilitate parental participation in a public or private school. Most public and private K-8 schools in the U.S. have a PTA, a...
anthem as a tribute to the families, teachers and communities who help children reach their dreams through the PTA, which resulted from the singer's role being named a National Ambassador of the US largest volunteer child advocacy organization.
"I'm definitely happy to be part of an organization that helps children reach their dreams. When I was younger, my parents always dared me to dream and I haven't stopped. So this is my tribute to the families, teachers and communities who help children reach their dreams through PTA," said Peniston. The PTA's message of parent involvement and student success is captured in the chorus:
These are the arms that you can count on, when your dreams have been delayed.
We are the parents, we are the teachers, you are the eagles that fly above horizons.
Young conqueror.
You're never alone.
The ballad (written by Byron V. Garrett, Eric Carrington, Essej, Marcus L. Barnum and Peniston herself) was released on the organization's recording label, National PTA Recordings in June 2009 as its first music release, that included overall four versions.
Two mixes of the song were produced by a Detroit house music producer and DJ, Aaron-Carl Ragland
Aaron-Carl Ragland
Aaron-Carl Ragland better known simply as Aaron-Carl was an American electronic dance musician....
, who one year later (on September 30, 2010) die of cancer.
Credits and personnel
- CeCe PenistonCeCe PenistonCeCe Peniston is an African American recording artist and former beauty queen. At the beginning of the nineties, she was considered to be one of the most successful dance club artists in the history of the U.S...
- lead vocal, writer - Byron V. Garrett - writer
- Eric Carrington - writer
- Essej - writer
- Status - remixRemixA remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
, producer - Marcus L. Barnum - writer, producer
- Aaron-Carl RaglandAaron-Carl RaglandAaron-Carl Ragland better known simply as Aaron-Carl was an American electronic dance musician....
- remix, producer
Track listings
CD Maxi, US, 13746- "Above Horizons" - 4:16
- "Above Horizons (Original Mix)" - 5:38
- "Above Horizons (Aaron Carl Mix)" - 5:54
- "Above Horizons (Aaron Carl Radio Edit)" - 4:30
Digital Single, US
- "Above Horizons" - 4:16
- "Above Horizons (Original Mix)" - 5:38
- "Above Horizons (Aaron Carl Mix)" - 5:54