It's All Right

Curtis Mayfield

About It's All Right

"It's All Right" is a 1963 song recorded by The Impressions and written by the group's lead singer, Curtis Mayfield. The single was the most successful chart entry of the group's career. "It's All Right" was one of two top-ten singles for the group on the Billboard Hot 100, and the first of six number ones on the Billboard R&B chart. It also reached number one on the Cash Box R&B chart. The song features in the films Angels in the Outfield, The Flamingo Kid, and in the TV miniseries Stephen King's It.  


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Say it's all right, it's all right
Say it's all right, it's all right
It's all right, have a good time
'Cause it's all right, whoa, it's all right

We're gonna move it slow
When lights are low
When you move it slow, it sounds like more
And it's all right, whoa, it's all right

Now listen to the beat
Kinda pat your feet
You got soul and everybody knows
That it's all right, whoa, it's all right

When you wake up early in the morning
Feelin' sad like so many of us do
Hum a little soul, make life your goal
And surely something's got to come to you

And say it's all right
Say it's all right
It's all right, have a good time
'Cause it's all right, whoa, it's all right

Now everybody clap your hands
Give yourself a chance
You got soul and everybody knows
That it's all right, whoa, it's all right

Someday I'll find me a woman
Who will love and treat me real nice
Then my woe's got to go
And my love, she will know
From morning, noon and night

And she's got to say it's alright
Say it's all right
It's all right, have a good time
'Cause it's all right, whoa, it's all right

Everybody clap your hands
Now give yourselves a chance

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Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and for composing the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film Super Fly, Mayfield is highly regarded as a pioneer of funk and of politically conscious African-American music. He was also a multi-instrumentalist who played the guitar, bass, piano, saxophone, and drums. Mayfield is a winner of both the Grammy Legend Award (in 1994) and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (in 1995), and he was a double inductee into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted as a member of The Impressions into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame i… more »

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Written by: Curtis L. Mayfield

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"It's All Right" is a distinct blend of gospel-infused rhythm, blues and soul, a prime example of the "Chicago soul" style that Curtis Mayfield popularized during his time with The Impressions.
Record Label
The song was released by the record label, ABC-Paramount in 1963, serving as one of the label's most recognizable early hits.
Charting Success
"It's All Right" reached No. 1 on Billboard's R&B chart, becoming the group's first chart-topping hit and a definite indication of the momentum they had begun to garner in the music industry.
Impact on Popular Culture
This song was not only popular during its original release; it has been featured in various films and television shows. It has been used in the soundtrack of TV shows like "Lost" and "The Handmaid's Tale," and movies like "Step Brothers", "Ali", and "Stand by Me".
Song’s Message
"It's All Right" was known for its reassuring message of optimism and hope, consistent with many of Mayfield's songs, which frequently handled the topics of social and political issues. This specific song has been interpreted as an anthem of resilience in face of struggles.
Song Lyrics
Unlike many songs of its time, "It's All Right" adopts a conversational-style, with Curtis Mayfield assuming the role of a comforting voice, saying that everything will turn out fine.
Cover Versions
Since the song’s original release, a multitude of artists have performed their own renditions of "It's All Right." Notable covers are done by Steve Winwood, Huey Lewis and the News, and Phil Collins.
Group Member
Jerry Butler, who was one of the original members of The Impressions, had already left the group before recording "It's All Right". This meant that Curtis Mayfield took charge as the group's lead singer, and the success of this song solidified his role.
Reception
Today, "It's All Right" is widely hailed as a classic of the soul genre and is often cited as one of Curtis Mayfield's finest songs. It is also frequently included in collections of the 'best' or 'essential' songs of the 1960s.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2014, "It's All Right," got inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, more than 50 years after its initial release, cementing its place in music history.

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