It's All Right (The Impressions song)
"It's All Right" is a 1963 single by The Impressions, written by 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 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 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 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 Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 272.