It's All Right
The Impressions
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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've 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 You've got soul
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Written by: Curtis L. Mayfield
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Record LabelThe song was released by the record label, ABC-Paramount in 1963, serving as one of the label's most recognizable early hits.
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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.
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Impact on Popular CultureThis 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".
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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.
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Song LyricsUnlike 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.
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Cover VersionsSince 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.
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Group MemberJerry 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.
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ReceptionToday, "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.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 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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