| Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler were both steeped in gospel and sang in the same group. By 1958, they had joined a band called the Roosters and were subsequently renamed Jerry Butler and the Impressions. Curtis did most of the writing, but Jerry was at first, the star. They had a smash hit the same year with "Your Precious Love" and another song that would crack the top 30. Jerry subsequently left, taking Curtis to play guitar for his solo act, but Curtis went back and reformed the Impressions. In 1961, "Gypsy Woman" would chart at #2 and was their biggest hit to date. After that however, little happened and personnel changes would affect the group. But Curtis was not done. Moving the group to Chicago, they worked with a new producer who helped them achieve a more soulful gospel sound. This led to "It's Alright", which would become a number one hit on the R & B charts and cross over and pop at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. This would be one of six songs they would place on the R & B charts. It is a simple song of encouragement and perseverance. Perhaps the first song to hint of Mayfield's impending social activism that would be reflected in all of his work when he went solo in 1970. 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 (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 There are many who feel that the drum playing on "It's Alright" is among the best drum R & B performances ever. It contains triplets on the hi- hat and and fast rolls across the kit. What is curious is that nobody seems to know for sure who it was! Some claim it was Maurice White who did studio work for the Impressions as well as others and would be part of Earth, Wind and Fire. Many people were influenced by Mayfield's work and that included Bob Marley and the Wailers who covered several of his songs. He is hailed as a Soul and Funk pioneer, and is even referred to as the founder of Psychedelic Soul. This can be easily observed on his masterful soundtrack for the movie "Superfly". According to Wikipedia. "Two significant characteristics distinguish Mayfield's sound. First, he taught himself how to play guitar, tuning it to the black keys of the piano, thus giving him an open F-sharp tuning—F#, A#, C#, F#, A#, F#---that he used throughout his career. Second, he primarily sang in falsetto register, adding another flavor to his music. This was not unique in itself, but most singers sing primarily in the modal register." While Jerry Butler and Mayfield went on to successful solo careers, the Impressions carried on and all of them have received prestigious awards and hall of fame credentials. This song is a declaration that “it’s all right.” It was originally recorded by The Impressions with singer-songwriter, Curtis Mayfield, as lead singer. Show Mayfield would always write songs inspired by things he’d hear people say. “It’s all right” was said by fellow band member, Fred Cash, while performing in Nashville as they discussed the future of their group (Source). The song “It’s All Right” was written singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer Curtis Mayfield. In 1963, the song went to #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot R&B Sides and Cash Box charts. The song sold more than one million copies and earned an RIAA gold record. There have been numerous covers, including those by Etta James, Tommy James and the Shondells, Huey Lewis and the News, and Steve Winwood. The Impressions began as The Roosters by Sam Gooden, Richard and Arthur Brooks in 1958. They then added Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield to become Jerry Butler & The Impressions. As these things go, Butler left the group in 1962 and pursued a successful solo career. For this track, the artists were Mayfield, Gooden, and Fred Cash. Here are the lyrics to “It’s All Right” by The Impressions: “Say it’s all right, it’s all right We’re gonna move it slow Now listen to the beat When you wake up early in the morning And say it’s all right Now everybody clap your hands Someday I’ll find me a woman And she’s got to say it’s alright Everybody clap your hands For another song by The Impressions: “For Your Precious Love.” For More Golden Oldies Music The Daily Doo Wop Rec Room has daily featured doo wop music, rock and roll hits, R&B, or rockabilly songs that werewere hits during the first era of rock and roll (that is, from about 1952 until the British invasion in 1964). After a song is featured, it then goes into the juke box. You are welcome to listen to any of the 40+ selections there. Every weekend, there is a Golden Oldies Juke Box Saturday Night, and the juke box is full of song requests from the 1950s and 1960s. Please click here for the Daily Doo Wop YouTube channel, to which you can subscribe. Thank you for stopping by The Daily Doo Wop. Hope you enjoyed “It’s All Right” by The Impressions. Jane MinogueRelated posts April 18, 2019 The Paris Sisters I Love How You Love MeRead more 4 Comments
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