(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go

Curtis Mayfield

About (Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go

"(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go" is a funk/soul song originally recorded by Curtis Mayfield for his album Curtis (1970). The song was meant to serve as a warning regarding the state of race relations and the tempest growing in America's inner cities.


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Sisters, brothers and the whities
Blacks and the crackers
Police and their backers
They're all political actors

Hurry
People running from their worries
While the judge and the juries
Dictate the law that's partly flaw
Cat calling, love balling, fussing and cussing
Top billing now is killing
For peace no-one is willing
Kind of make you get that feeling

Everybody smoke, smoke, smoke, smoke, smoke
Use the pill and the dope, dope, dope, dope, dope
Educated fools
From uneducated schools
Pimping people is the rule
Polluted water in the pool
And Nixon talking about don't worry, worry, worry, worry
He says don't worry, worry, worry, worry
He says don't worry, worry, worry, worry
He says don't worry, worry, worry, worry

But they don't know
There can be no show
And if there's a hell below
We're all gonna go, go, go, go, go

Everybody's praying
And everybody's saying
But when come time to do
Everybody's laying

Just talking about don't worry, worry, worry, worry
They say don't worry, worry, worry, worry
They say don't worry, worry, worry, worry
They say don't worry, worry, worry, worry

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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 Mayfield

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go" was released in November 1970.
Primary Artist
The song is by Curtis Mayfield, a prominent American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Album
This song is the opening track of Curtis Mayfield's debut album, "Curtis."
Music Genre
The song is categorized under the genres of soul and funk music and is heavily influenced by Mayfield's gospel background.
Theme
It tackles themes of political and social unrest, carrying deep reflections on society, particularly addressing racial inequality.
Instrumentation
The track begins with a heavy bass line along with conga and bongo drums. It is noted for its complex orchestral arrangement.
Explicit Content
This song is known for its explicit opening line, "Sisters, N****rs, Whiteys, Jews, Crackers. Don't worry... If there's a Hell below, we're all going to go."
Charts
The song did well on the charts, peaking at #3 on the R&B chart and #29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
Social Commentary
The song, like many of Curtis Mayfield's works, is a strong social commentary. Mayfield was widely recognized as a voice of the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.
Cover versions
The song has been sampled, covered, and referenced by numerous artists and bands, including D12, LL Cool J, Nas, and Beastie Boys.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 1998, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, solidifying its significance in music history.
Song Length
The original album version of the song runs for 7 minutes and 47 seconds, while the single version was edited down to 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
Record Label
The song was released under Curtom Records, a label that Curtis Mayfield started himself.
Music Criticism
"If There’s a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go" has often been cited for its impressive blending of gospel, funk, and soul, which was an innovative mix at the time.
Soundtrack Appearance
It's featured on the soundtracks for various films and television shows, including the 1997 film "Dead Presidents" and the 2016 TV series "The Get Down."

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