This song was a lifesaver for me back in high school (class of65). Hearing these guys tell me, an uptight little bookish nerd from Staten Island, that it was “all right” to “have a good time” - instead of constantly worrying about my looks, my clothes, my chances of getting into a good graduate school for my Ph.D. in English, what my parents thought, etc., etc. - was like getting out of jail. I never did get that Ph.D … but by God I had myself a good time. No regrets. Thanks, Curtis & co.!
Lol..I've been on THE Staten Island Ferry and all over this WHOLE dam WORLD.NOT impressed.....well, on the other hand..along came The IMPRESSIONS.......and It's been alright.
I had the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Mayfield when I was 16 years of age in New York at a friend of my sisters party. Miss you Mr. Mayfield. You have got soul and everybody knows, its allright.
@@birdt4502 Right On! In fact, in the UK The most popular Audition Song on The X Factor is "Who's Loving You". In North America his Songs have reached Madison Avenue to sell Cell Phones, Walmart, Certs Breath Mints, Burlington Coat Factory, Sunmaid Raisins.
So great in so many ways. Curtis Mayfield was an influence on Hendrix's "pretty" playing. He talks about that and you can hear it. Curtis's soul and heart just keep giving...through the years....
This song reminds my of my brother who was killed in Vietnam in 1968, I was 8 so I don’t have a lot memories just the music. He was so into soul music Bobby Moore and the Rhythm Aces, James and Bobby purify, Fontella Bass.
This was a great group. They were known for their great vocal abilty. When other groups had elaborate routines this group would just stand up and sang!
God i wonder what these fellas think about the current state of black music? there are a few glimmers of hope, Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams, but most of the hip hop is absolutely atrocious...
Dude me too! I saw it there on youtube and seeing it while they were using the shovels and such was awesome! I love to listen to this song when doing chores!
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 Feeling 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 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 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 Now everybody clap your hands Now give yourselves a chance You got soul
I was a teenager when the movie Superfly and this soundtrack came out in 1972. It was the biggest movie in the latino and black community as big if not bigger than Starwars or The Godfather. People don't realize but this was considered gangster music at the time. All the pimps, players and hustlers listened to this soundtrack in their 8 track players all day and night long. People who have commented have suggested this soundtrack made the movie. Nothing could be further from the truth, the movie and the soundtrack made each other. One enhanced the other, no more no less but equally which is why they are both timeless classics. I know, I lived it from the streets of NYC to Oakland California. Superfly and the Superfly Soundtrack is one if not the only soundtrack that completely complimented the each other. If you see the movie you think of the soundtrack, you listen to the soundtrack you think of the movie. Brilliance!
The Impressions were fabulous! Curtis Mayfield is a musical legend. He also was a musical genius. Those dancers are very painful to watch, particularly those girls on stage.
On this day in 1963 {November 9th} the Impressions' "It's All Right" reached #1 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart Two months earlier on September 28th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #4 and spent 14 weeks on the Top 100 It was composed by the trio's leader, Curtis Mayfield During his 1993 European tour Bruce Springsteens covered the song eight times Was featured in the 1994 movie "Angels in the Outfield" R.I.P. Mr. Mayfield {1942-1999}
Please understand the era that this was recorded. The primo fantastic group of musicians' music and verse meanings were well beyond the superficial dance show. But it gave Curtis and Impressions an exposure and a bigger microphone to express their art and social expression.
its tragic what happened to Curtis but his songs let us know how great he was to EVERYBODY he was never negitive in anything that went on during his life he allways said if today wasnt the best day tomorrow is another day to change it and make it better than today
Thank you for putting up the video. Growing up with there music I don't have to say how must I enjoy it. I may need to dig into some of my crates too. But looking at that segregated venue they where on. Having to preform in a room where there own families weren't allowed or welcome, must have been so hard to do.
I must share this with my daughter. As we constantly review Our History in American History Soul Music was always a comfort and a compass as our journey continues for Freedom in USA.
The First time I heard about him was during the "Superfly" Era but I didn't know he was also in the Impressions. I was 9 in 1975. Also The Impressions were part of Dick Clark's Early Career when American Bandstand was still based in Philadelphia. Red Schwartz A Salesman would come to show Dick Songs by up and coming Artists, there was a Song by them that Dick particularly didn't like but Red reasoned with him to play it. He agreed and it was a smash. It was played later on in the Afternoon where there was a One Hour Difference in Chicago where they recorded for Vee Jay Records. The Song was "For Your Precious Love"
JOSEPH JAKUBEC .. Jerry left the impressions in 1958. VeeJay records split him off as a solo act. Fred Cash replaced Jerry and the group was a quintet through 1962 when the two Brooks Brothers left the group.... just before the hits came... major career fail for the Brooks Brothers.
@@PaulGoodeK I don't think this was a live performance, they were prolly lipsyncing. No orchestra, for one thing. So the original singers were "singing" even though not present. In those days there weren't as many managers/agents/lawyers/accountants running people's singing careers. So the fact he provided content for concerts he wasn't part of, was probably never even mentioned. 🤔 Or compensated.
Seems like yesterday.Where did the decades go?? Wow.. I always loved this song and ran down to buy my 45 of this song . I remember there were some songs I wanted to listen to over and over!!
I was about twelve years old when my neighbor, Martin McCoy had tickets to the old Buddy Dean dance show in Baltimore; 1963? It was broadcast from the Mondawmin Mall in northwest Baltimore. Only thing I remember is Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, cool as ALL OUT, standing at the top of that spiral staircase over the fountain and pool singing, cool and smooth “It’s alright, have a good time.” Indelible, soulful! PWG
The absolute greatest soul and R&B singing group that wrote, played and performed the majority of their own material. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, were next in line,only because none of them performed while playing an instrument.
A Masterpiece Beautifully Performed By The Legendary Iconic Empressions.I 💘 This Song It's Very Meaningful n Powerful n Very Appreciated.I'm A Lifetime Fan.
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Nothing today can even come close to this awesome music.
This song was a lifesaver for me back in high school (class of65). Hearing these guys tell me, an uptight little bookish nerd from Staten Island, that it was “all right” to “have a good time” - instead of constantly worrying about my looks, my clothes, my chances of getting into a good graduate school for my Ph.D. in English, what my parents thought, etc., etc. - was like getting out of jail. I never did get that Ph.D … but by God I had myself a good time. No regrets. Thanks, Curtis & co.!
Lol..I've been on THE Staten Island Ferry and all over this WHOLE dam WORLD.NOT impressed.....well, on the other hand..along came The IMPRESSIONS.......and It's been alright.
I had the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Mayfield when I was 16 years of age in New York at a friend of my sisters party. Miss you
Mr. Mayfield. You have got soul and everybody knows, its allright.
LUCKY you. Curtis was "The Super Fly ". I miss his voice
it really supposed to be black girls in the back ground I, mean really
This song is still inspiring to me today.
This is what we talk about, SOUL! The genre in it's true form. CURTIS got this down centuries ago, and this still stand the test of times BIG TIME!
+Mats Nilsson amen!
Mats Nilsson right on
will always
@@bobbye.wright4424 right on people let hang out if you no what it's all about ,, quoted in a James Brown tune
100%
Curtis Mayfield another poet at the highest level.
along with Smokie Robinson and Gil Scott Herron. the best songwriters ever
@@birdt4502 Right On! In fact, in the UK The most popular Audition Song on The X Factor is "Who's Loving You". In North America his Songs have reached Madison Avenue to sell Cell Phones, Walmart, Certs Breath Mints, Burlington Coat Factory, Sunmaid Raisins.
That's why it was so fun and easy to dance to
Curtis Mayfield had the best voice it was so deep but yet nice to bad he died
Curtis Mayfield created that distinctive Chicago sound that never gets old
YES A GREAT WRITER ,SINGER ,COMPOSER AND POET, AS WAS AND IS BILL SMOKEY ROBINSON
Remember a former member of the Impressions, the ”Iceman” Jerry Butler!
Curtis M ayfield AT HIS BEST!!!
Tghe Blues bros. movie,soundtrack sound like this song.
#southside
To me Curtis is a musical genius.
There's still nothing on the market that beats this vintage track.....
The impressions had so many fantastic good songs
This is one of my favorites
I agree
R.I.P. my brother CURTIS.YOU STILL COME THROUGH LOUD AND CLEAR!
Curtis made such an Impression on me, wherever he led I’d follow!! Still missing you
Feb 1st 2022
Im only 36
But, this is the Golden Era.
So much soul, emotion and amazing..raw natural voices.
So great in so many ways. Curtis Mayfield was an influence on Hendrix's "pretty" playing. He talks about that and you can hear it. Curtis's soul and heart just keep giving...through the years....
Love you and miss you Curtis Mayfield. RIP.
This song reminds my of my brother who was killed in Vietnam in 1968, I was 8 so I don’t have a lot memories just the music. He was so into soul music Bobby Moore and the Rhythm Aces, James and Bobby purify, Fontella Bass.
So sorry for your loss of your big brother. That had to hurt.
the genius of Curtis, with the power of Fred, and Sam, taking care of the tight back ground vocals, a winner for sure!
The best song ever! Nothing but the best
The Impressions,the greatest Soul group ever,
Keep on pushing Soul Brothers!
This was a great group. They were known for their great vocal abilty. When other groups had elaborate routines this group would just stand up and sang!
I can listen to that all day ! I will on my vacation next week.
Curtis = Genius
Why can't this type of uplifting music be elevated to the mainstream again. Listening to it makes you feel good....
lnealy2 - it will come back around again.
like Huey Lewis and the news version is good as well
God i wonder what these fellas think about the current state of black music? there are a few glimmers of hope, Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams, but most of the hip hop is absolutely atrocious...
THE IMPRESSIONS! Were the group who really could call them self true SOUL!
Mats Nilsson, what's with your emojis icon?
The GENTLE GENIOUS at his best!!Keep on keeping on!
Curtis!
Love the Chicago sound!
Dude me too! I saw it there on youtube and seeing it while they were using the shovels and such was awesome! I love to listen to this song when doing chores!
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
Feeling 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
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 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
Now everybody clap your hands
Now give yourselves a chance
You got soul
I did not know curtis wrote this at 14! COOL! I LOVE THE MAN AND WISH I COULD HAVE MET HIM.
Love this clear print!
Soul music touches your Soul 🎵😘🎶
love this song
Absolutely personifies 60's soul.
The percussion on this song is OFF THE CHAIN!!!!
More than all right, even 12 years later
Yeh is a slow song but still make you want to dance.
We going to be singing this one forever.
great song, crowd dancing in the background lmao......cant grab soul if it shined from the sun!!!!!
btw bands lmaooo
Always love this song I remember when it come out I'm 70 years old
classic song gotta love it
They sholl loved our music, dancing and enjoying. But couldn't sit at a table and eat dinner wit em
Thank God those days are gone but the music was great and lives on.
It's all right
Anit that a bi##:#
Hm ain't that some shit. We were only tolerated when entertaing n amusing otherwise we weren't considered human being...
when you say they, let's say not all of they, in that time many of they and a lot of they are still racist, keeping it real!!
This is bad ass music. Glad I got the chance to grow up listening to this.
REAL MUSIC
I was a teenager when the movie Superfly and this soundtrack came out in 1972. It was the biggest movie in the latino and black community as big if not bigger than Starwars or The Godfather. People don't realize but this was considered gangster music at the time. All the pimps, players and hustlers listened to this soundtrack in their 8 track players all day and night long.
People who have commented have suggested this soundtrack made the movie. Nothing could be further from the truth, the movie and the soundtrack made each other. One enhanced the other, no more no less but equally which is why they are both timeless classics. I know, I lived it from the streets of NYC to Oakland California. Superfly and the Superfly Soundtrack is one if not the only soundtrack that completely complimented the each other. If you see the movie you think of the soundtrack, you listen to the soundtrack you think of the movie. Brilliance!
The Impressions were fabulous! Curtis Mayfield is a musical legend. He also was a musical genius. Those dancers are very painful to watch, particularly those girls on stage.
;) yes yes yes
Totally agree about those dancers on stage. Very painful to watch. I mean just pitiful.
Kimberle Wagner
dem yo cousins! lol
Yes They Are, They're making my head hurt.
On this day in 1963 {November 9th} the Impressions' "It's All Right" reached #1 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart
Two months earlier on September 28th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #4 and spent 14 weeks on the Top 100
It was composed by the trio's leader, Curtis Mayfield
During his 1993 European tour Bruce Springsteens covered the song eight times
Was featured in the 1994 movie "Angels in the Outfield"
R.I.P. Mr. Mayfield {1942-1999}
It was also featured on Thirtysomething.
one of impassions kept saying its alright so curtis wrote this song. this is how hits get made!
Great music never ages. 🤗
Such a great song.
one of the greatest videos ever made!
fantastic curtis mayfield.what a talent
Nice!!!
a thumbs up for Curtis Mayfield 👍
You got soul. I got soul.
OH GOSH I LOVED THE BAND WHO PLAYED ON THIS TUNE
42 now and grew up with this music with my grandmother
Im 18 years old and i fell in love with this song ever since I heard it.
Wow !!!!!!!!!
Smooth as butter ,just saying.
YESINDEED SWEETIE.💋 💋
Please understand the era that this was recorded. The primo fantastic group of musicians' music and verse meanings were well beyond the superficial dance show. But it gave Curtis and Impressions an exposure and a bigger microphone to express their art and social expression.
its tragic what happened to Curtis but his songs let us know how great he was to EVERYBODY he was never negitive in anything that went on during his life he allways said if today wasnt the best day tomorrow is another day to change it and make it better than today
Thank you for putting up the video. Growing up with there music I don't have to say how must I enjoy it. I may need to dig into some of my crates too. But looking at that segregated venue they where on. Having to preform in a room where there own families weren't allowed or welcome, must have been so hard to do.
Excellent. ;)
OMG just make me cry will you, this was my me and my dads favorite song to sing to each other_RIP Daddy I miss you!!
I must share this with my daughter. As we constantly review Our History in American History Soul Music was always a comfort and a compass as our journey continues for Freedom in USA.
The First time I heard about him was during the "Superfly" Era but I didn't know he was also in the Impressions. I was 9 in 1975. Also The Impressions were part of Dick Clark's Early Career when American Bandstand was still based in Philadelphia. Red Schwartz A Salesman would come to show Dick Songs by up and coming Artists, there was a Song by them that Dick particularly didn't like but Red reasoned with him to play it. He agreed and it was a smash. It was played later on in the Afternoon where there was a One Hour Difference in Chicago where they recorded for Vee Jay Records. The Song was "For Your Precious Love"
Classic!!!
This makes me think of the movie The Flamingo Kid. Of course this song is just a beast on it's own.
captaindaring 1990 IT
Still a classic. Makes me feel so happy, thanx for the post!
This was the start of REAL soul music!!!!
COOOOOOOLLLLL and GROOOOOVY It moves me to say ITS ALL RIGHT
SMOOOOTH.
Curtis and Jerry, none better. Remember when they came out. Always my favorite. R.I.P. Curtis.
I don't that the Iceman was in this lineup -- he left The Impressions in 1962. It sure sounds like him at one point, though.
JOSEPH JAKUBEC .. Jerry left the impressions in 1958. VeeJay records split him off as a solo act. Fred Cash replaced Jerry and the group was a quintet through 1962 when the two Brooks Brothers left the group.... just before the hits came... major career fail for the Brooks Brothers.
tonysclafani - Actually, that's Jerry Butler you can hear on the original recording of this song.
@@PaulGoodeK
I don't think this was a live performance, they were prolly lipsyncing. No orchestra, for one thing. So the original singers were "singing" even though not present. In those days there weren't as many managers/agents/lawyers/accountants running people's singing careers. So the fact he provided content for concerts he wasn't part of, was probably never even mentioned. 🤔
Or compensated.
One of the best "BOP" records on the juke box at the "Hang-Out" in Panama City, Florida in '63. Classic stuff/ RIP Curtis Mayfield!
this soundtrack came out in the 70's dude not in 1963
The definition of soul music.
Seems like yesterday.Where did the decades go?? Wow.. I always loved this song and ran down to buy my 45 of this song . I remember there were some songs I wanted to listen to over and over!!
OMG!!! I just love the drum work in this!!!!!!
It's alright , have a good time , cause it's alright !
Damn! I was twelve years old when this was recorded. I’d forgotten how beautiful it was! Cute chic up front (with the head band) is in the groove.
As you say that cute chick is probably 80 today.
she was really good looking , but poor posture, her head up she would have really cut the crowd down to size!
I still listen to the kind of music as a matter of fact i wish i was born in this era so i could have meet some of these groups
Its alright, everything is gonna be alright, have a good time cause its alright, that's right. Right on Curtis!
Curtis Mayfield wrote one of the greatest Christian songs!!!!: PEOPLE GET READY!!!!!
Curtis Mayfield is a legend...Nuff said...
I was about twelve years old when my neighbor, Martin McCoy had tickets to the old Buddy Dean dance show in Baltimore; 1963? It was broadcast from the Mondawmin Mall in northwest Baltimore. Only thing I remember is Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, cool as ALL OUT, standing at the top of that spiral staircase over the fountain and pool singing, cool and smooth “It’s alright, have a good time.” Indelible, soulful! PWG
The absolute greatest soul and R&B singing group that wrote, played and performed the majority of their own material. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, were next in line,only because none of them performed while playing an instrument.
Timeless feel good music!!!.
Another great classic by The impressions and Marvin Gaye
Happy Birthday Fred Cash. May God grant you everlasting happiness, knowledge, love and understanding for many many more years to come!!🎂🎁🎈🎊🍷🍷🎉🎂
Doesn't get any better❤️
Ah Curtis... RIP... your sweet voice and bright light still shine down on us.
... take it slow there and have a blast... cause it's alright bro. :)
Well said
I love this song. Do people snap their fingers to the jams? I know I do.
love this
I really like his song. I did not know who sang it. Thanks for sharing a classic from the past!
Beautiful soul music of the highest order they don't make them like this anymore pure soul gold feel good music .soul stirring magic
I love this song!
this is my soundtrack.... the Impressions were on time, and still timeless.
Love this so much! One of the greats!
Sept.2nd: Happy birthday Singer Sam Gooden of The impressions. Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, FairDealDan. Blessings
what a musical genius!
I love this song. It only made it to # 4 in November of 1963. Sugar Shack, a song I can't stand, was #1.
Wow!! I remember my Dad and Mom playing this Awesome song on the record player. I was only 3 year old!!
A Masterpiece Beautifully Performed By The Legendary Iconic Empressions.I 💘 This Song It's Very Meaningful n Powerful n Very Appreciated.I'm A Lifetime Fan.
these times were really real kids!!
Oct.8: Happy birthday Mr. Fred Cash of The Impressions. Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload. Blessings
Great!!!