Be Alright
Roger Troutman, Zapp
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Ah ah ah Ooh ooh ah ah ah Oh, baby, please don't ever leave me Just stick with me, mama, put your hand in mine We can be together through love and shelter Our very last dime or last meal or last sip of wine Ooh ooh ooh, yes, we can Come on, baby (Put your hand in mine) We share a good thing together Come on, baby (Put your hand in mine, girl) Together we can make this journey Together we can make this journey Alright It's gonna be alright Alright It's gonna be alright Alright It's gonna be alright Alright It's gonna be alright Alright Shucks, oh, my mama, don't you talk about me No, no, no, don't you head for that door This little thing we got is gonna work our fine, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Work out fine, work out fine, it's gonna work out fine Doo doo doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo doo Alright It's gonna be alright Alright It's gonna be alright Alright It's gonna be alright Alright
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Be Alright" by Zapp is a classic example of funk music, characterized by a heavy bass line and syncopated rhythms.
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Release DateThe song was released in the year 1980.
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Album Information"Be Alright" is from the their debut album "Zapp", which became a platinum-selling record.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Zapp's frontman Roger Troutman along with his brother Larry Troutman.
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Influence"Be Alright" is widely regarded as one of the standout tracks from the era and has been sampled by numerous hip-hop and R&B artists over the years.
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Roger Troutman's Signature SoundThe iconic talk box sound, a device that allowed vocal manipulation with a tube and a synthesizer, prominently features in "Be Alright". Roger is known as one of the pioneers of this distinctive sound.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its current popularity and influence, "Be Alright" was not a chart hit upon its initial release.
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LongevityDespite not topping charts upon its release, the song has remained immensely popular and relevant, often featuring in playlists and compilations of classic funk music.
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Pop Culture AppearanceThe song has appeared in several films and TV shows, including 'Gang Related'.
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Musical Style"Be Alright" is noted for its fusion of funk with electronic music elements, setting the trend for much of Zapp's music.
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CollaborationThe song was produced by legendary funk musician Bootsy Collins and features his signature bass playing style.
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LegacyThe impact of "Be Alright" is still felt today, as it's considered a classic and regularly played by DJs around the world in their Funk setlists.
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