"Ain't It All Right" was a single for musician
Nick Mundy. Released in 1984, it became a hit and charted in the ''
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'' Hot Black Singles chart.
Background
The song was composed by Nick Mundy and Patricia Butler. It was released on
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04689 in 1984. It was the New and Noteworthy pick in the singles review section for November 17 issue of ''Billboard''. Mundy's Motown-influenced phrasing and the stylish dance production and the potential for national prominence were noted.
The recording was issued in a 12" format in 1984 on Columbia 44-05132.
Airplay
It was noted by ''
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'' that it was seeing significant action. It was added to the play lists of KMJM, WZEN-FM, and seeing action at KRNB, WNHC, WQQK and KOKA.
It was noted by ''Cash Cox'' that it was added to the playlist of WYLD in New Orleans on the week of December 15. It was noted by ''
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'' that getting airplay at KJMQ in Houston for the week of December 29. The following week it was added to the playlists of WATV, WEAS and WTLC. It was also on the playlists of WNHC, WQQK, and KOKA.
Charts
"Ain't It All Right" debut and peaked at number 89 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Black Singles chart on December 22, 1984.
[''Billboard'', January 12, 1985 ]
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References
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External links
* funk m.karim boumaza channel
Nick Mundy - Ain't it All Right (audio) A side
* Srdja Markovic channel
Nick Mundy - I Apologize / Columbia 1984 (audio) B side
1984 singles
Columbia Records singles
Songs written by Nick Mundy (musician)
Song recordings produced by Nick Mundy (musician)