"It's All Right" is a 1963 song recorded by The Impressions and written by the group's lead singer,

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. 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. It also reached No.1 on the ''

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'' R&B chart.

Chart history

Cover versions

* In 1964, jazz pianist

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- as the title track for his album, '' It's All Right!'' * In 1966, Tommy James and the Shondells - on their album, ''It's Only Love''. * In 1967,

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- on her '' Call My Name'' album. * In 1985,

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performed the song during

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. * In 1985,

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released a live version of "It's All Right", on " The Power of Love" single. In 1993, they recorded a studio a-capella version for '' People Get Ready – A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield''. * In 1993,

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covered it on the final eight shows of the Bruce Springsteen 1992–1993 World Tour, typically as the closing number. A version featuring Southside Johnny and

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from June 24, 1993 was released as part of the Bruce Springsteen Archives. * In 1994,

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included "It's All Right" on '' A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield'' * In 2006, Aaron Neville recorded it, reaching No.28 on the US Adult Contemporary chart. * In 2008,

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recorded a cover for his album

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along with many other soul classics. * In 2020, Jon Batiste recorded two covers for the

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''. The end credits version is also featured in the

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while the second cover is a duet with Celeste which is not part of the soundtrack.

References

1963 songs 1963 singles Songs written by Curtis Mayfield The Impressions songs ABC Records singles Huey Lewis and the News songs {{1960s-R&B-song-stub