In this blog post, you’ll discover an amazing “Praise You” Cover by The Big Push (Fatboy Slim version). Learn how to use the song’s simple yet powerful lyrics to express appreciation for the people you’ve had the chance to work with and learn from.
This song is especially fitting for the end of a course or any shared experience, offering a unique and meaningful way to celebrate your final lesson and the time you’ve spent together.
How to use it in class
Follow these 4 simple steps:
Listen to the full song once
Listen again and complete the lyrics tasks
Explore the background of the song [factfile]
Try the choreography during class
Praise You [full song]
Praise You [exercise]
Put the verses in the correct order (1–8), then listen and check.
| and the good |
| celebrate you, baby |
| I have to |
| I have to praise |
| long way together |
| Through the hard times |
| We've come a long, |
| you like I should |
Praise You [fact file]
Song | Praise You (cover by The Big Push)
Release date | 2022
Original | “Take Yo’ Praise” by Camille Yarbrough – 1975
Lyricist | Camille Yarbrough
Famous Remix & Producer | Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook) – 1998, titled “Praise You”
Cover Version | The Big Push’s rendition is a cover of Fatboy Slim’s version
Copyright | We don’t own the song nor the lyrics. We are using them for educational purposes. No copyright infringement intended.
Praise You [choreography]
Praise You [bonus insight]
While this blog focuses on the more familiar version of “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim — especially as beautifully covered by The Big Push — it’s worth knowing that the song’s roots go deeper. The extended lyrics and original performance by Camille Yarbrough in “Take Yo’ Praise” are a must-read and must-listen, offering powerful social and cultural context.
Even if the full version might not feel suitable for younger audiences or a more conservative classroom setting, it’s a brilliant piece of spoken word and soul that deserves attention in its own right. This is my personal favorite. I wish I could hear The Big Push perform this version with Ren’s special storytelling expertise.
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