Soul: It’s All Right Sheet Music
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Introduction
“Soul: It’s All Right” is a song by American singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson. The song was released as a single in 1967 and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was later included on Robinson’s debut solo album, Smokey (1972).
“Soul: It’s All Right” is a soul song with a length of two minutes and forty-seven seconds. The song features instrumentation from a horn section and guitars. The lyrics of the song are about Robinson wanting to stay in his lover’s arms forever.
The song received positive reviews from music critics. AllMusic praised the song for its “catchy hook” and “infectious groove”.
History of the Song
“Soul” is a song written by James Brown and Bobby Byrd. It was first recorded by Brown and the Famous Flames in 1965 and released as a single in 1966. The song was originally released on the album, It’s All Right.
The song became one of Brown’s most popular and influential recordings, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has been famously covered by Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Aretha Franklin, and many others.
“Soul” is credited with being one of the first songs to bring the term “soul music” into widespread usage. It has been described as “one of the most influential songs in rhythm and blues history”, and has been inducted into both the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Lyrics
“Soul” is a 1971 hit single by American singer-songwriter Carla Thomas. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the Hot Soul Singles chart.
The lyrics to “Soul” were written by Thomas and her father, Rufus Thomas. The song is a love ballad set to a funky soul groove. The lyrics express the narrator’s happiness at finding a soulmate who accepts her for who she is.
The song was recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, with members of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, including guitarist Jimmy Johnson and keyboardist Barry Beckett. The horns on the track were arranged by David Van de Pitte.
“Soul” was released as a single in 1971 on Stax Records. It was included on Thomas’ second studio album, Love Means (You Never Have to Say You’re Sorry) (1971).
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Talking Heads, Aaron Neville, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Otis Redding.
The Music
The sheet music for “Soul: It’s All Right” is comprised of four main sections: the introduction, the verse, the chorus, and the bridge. The introduction and verse are both eight measures long, while the chorus and bridge are both sixteen measures long. The song is written in 4/4 time signature and has a moderate tempo of 120 beats per minute.
“Soul: It’s All Right” is written in the key of C Major. The introduction begins with a C7 chord and then moves to an F6 chord. The verse also begins on a C7 chord, but then goes to a G7 chord. The chorus begins on a C chord and then goes to an F chord. The bridge begins on an A7 chord and then goes to a D7 chord.
The Legacy of the Song
“Soul: It’s All Right” is a song by American singer-songwriter Otis Redding, released posthumously in 1968. The song was written by Redding and produced by Isaac Hayes. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart, becoming Redding’s sixth and final chart-topper.
“Soul: It’s All Right” has been described as a “staple of classic soul radio” and as a ” timeless anthem of optimism and good vibes”. In 2004, it was ranked No. 62 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
