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"But It's Alright" (aka "It's Alright", due to its lyrics) is a song co-written by J. J. Jackson and Pierre Tubbs that became a hit on the pop and soul charts in both 1966 and 1969.
Theme[edit]The song's lyrics address the singer's girlfriend, who has broken his heart by cheating on him. But the song keeps a happy, upbeat tone due to the singer's belief in karma: "It's alright" because "you've got to reap what you sow, girl"; she will find herself cheated on as well. History[edit]Described as being "driven by one of the catchiest guitar hooks in the history of rock & roll and a devastating vocal performance",[1] the song was first released by Calla Records in 1966, as a single and on the album of the same name. Subsequent to acquiring the Calla Records catalogue, Warner Bros.-Seven Arts re-released the song in 1969, as a single and on the album The Great J.J. Jackson. The single was recorded in the United Kingdom, and was one of the first R & B hit singles to have been recorded in England.[2] The song featured some of Britain's top jazz musicians of the day, including Terry Smith on guitar, Dick Morrissey on tenor sax and John Marshall on drums.[3] When first released in 1966, the song reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the Hot R&B Singles chart.[4] When re-released in May 1969, they reached number 45, and remained on the charts for nine weeks.[5] In Canada, it reached number 63.[6] A Spanish language version of the song was also recorded by Jackson and released in 1969.[7] Huey Lewis and the News version[edit]In 1994, Huey Lewis and the News covered the song for their album Four Chords & Several Years Ago. It was released as a single, which included the studio version and a live rendition of the song.[8] The single reached number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[9] An EP CD single was released in Germany by Elektra Records. Other cover versions[edit]
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Are Huey Lewis and the News still together?Huey Lewis and the News is still together, touring and recording from time to time over the years.
Why are they called Huey Lewis and the News?Chrysalis did not like the name American Express, fearing trademark infringement charges from the credit card company, so the band changed their name. Later in 1980, the band released their first studio album, a self-titled LP, Huey Lewis and the News.
Who sang the song It's Alright?"It's All Right" is a 1963 song recorded by The Impressions and written by the group's lead singer, Curtis Mayfield. The single was the most successful chart entry of the group's career.
What is Huey Lewis known for?Hugh Anthony Cregg III (born July 5, 1950), known professionally as Huey Lewis, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. New York City, New York, U.S. Lewis sings lead and plays harmonica for his band, Huey Lewis and the News, in addition to writing or co-writing many of the band's songs.
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