It's All Right (The Impressions song)
| "It's All Right" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "You'll Want Me Back" |
"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.[1] It also reached number one on the Cash Box R&B chart.
The song features in the film Angels in the Outfield and in the TV miniseries Stephen King's It.
Chart positions
| Chart (1963) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 4 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Sides | 1 |
Cover versions
- In 1964, jazz pianist Wynton Kelly recorded the song as the title track for his album, It's All Right!
- In 1966, Tommy James and the Shondells recorded a version on their album, It's Only Love.
- In 1967, Etta James recorded a cover of "It's All Right" on her Call My Name album.
- In 1985, Phil Collins performed the song during The No Jacket Required World Tour
- In 1993, Huey Lewis and the News recorded a cover of "It's All Right" for People Get Ready: A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield. Their rendition peaked at number seven on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.[2]
- In 1994, Steve Winwood recorded a cover of "It's All Right" on A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 272.
- ^ "It's Alright – Adult Contemporary". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2016.