Be Alright

Zapp

About Be Alright

"Be Alright" is a song performed by the American funk band Zapp, it was issued as the second and final single from the band's eponymous debut album. The song peaked at #26 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1981 by Warner Bros. The beat of the song is notably sampled in the H-Town song "Knockin' Da Boots" and the 2Pac song "Keep Ya Head Up". The song was written, arranged, composed, performed and produced by Roger Troutman.


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Ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 

Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
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
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
It's gonna be alright

Alright
Alright
Alright
Alright

It's gonna be alright
Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo

Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo

Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo

Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo

Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah, 
Ooh, ooh, 
Ooh, ooh, 
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Zapp

Zapp (also known as the Zapp Band or Zapp and Roger) is a soul and funk band formed in 1978 by brothers Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman, Terry Troutman, Bobby Glover and Gregory Jackson. Known for hits such as "More Bounce to the Ounce", "Dance Floor" and "Computer Love", the group was a partial source of inspiration to West Coast hip-hop and G-funk, which came out of the hand clapped-drum beat styled funk of Zapp's records, with Roger's use of the talk box becoming another reason for the group's impact and its success. more »

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Written by: ROGER TROUTMAN

Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave

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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.
Release Date
The song was released in the year 1980.
Album Information
"Be Alright" is from the their debut album "Zapp", which became a platinum-selling record.
Songwriting Credits
The song was co-written by Zapp's frontman Roger Troutman along with his brother Larry Troutman.
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.
Roger Troutman's Signature Sound
The 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.
Chart Performance
Despite its current popularity and influence, "Be Alright" was not a chart hit upon its initial release.
Longevity
Despite not topping charts upon its release, the song has remained immensely popular and relevant, often featuring in playlists and compilations of classic funk music.
Pop Culture Appearance
The song has appeared in several films and TV shows, including 'Gang Related'.
Musical Style
"Be Alright" is noted for its fusion of funk with electronic music elements, setting the trend for much of Zapp's music.
Collaboration
The song was produced by legendary funk musician Bootsy Collins and features his signature bass playing style.
Legacy
The 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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