O-o-h Child
The Five Stairsteps
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Ooh child Things are gonna get easier Ooh child Things'll get brighter Ooh child Things are gonna get easier Ooh child Things'll get brighter Some day, yeah We'll put it together and we'll get it undone Some day When your head is much lighter Some day, yeah We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun Some day When the world is much brighter Ooh child Things are gonna be easier Ooh child Things'll be brighter Ooh child Things are gonna be easier Ooh child Things'll be brighter Some day, yeah We'll put it together and we'll get it undone Some day When your head is much lighter Some day, yeah We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun Some day When the world is much brighter Some day, some day, some day, some day yeah We'll put it together and we'll get it undone Some day When your head is much lighter Some day, yeah We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun Some day When the world is much brighter Ooh child Things are gonna get easier Ooh child Things'll get brighter Ooh child Things are gonna get easier Ooh child Things'll get brighter
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Written by: Stan Vincent
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance"O-o-h Child" was listed at number 392 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004. This shows the lasting popularity and iconic status of the song.
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Chart SuccessThe song has reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1970, attaining the 8th spot.
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Composition Details"O-o-h Child" was written by Stan Vincent. It is notable for its uplifting lyrics that promise better times ahead.
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Music ArrangementThe song's unique sound comes from its employment of the electric sitar, an unconventional rock instrument, providing a distinctive and recognizable tone.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "O-o-h Child" over the years, reflecting its profound impact on the music industry. Some notable covers have been done by artists like Nina Simone, Hall & Oates, and Kelly Rowland.
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Usage in Film & TVThe song has been featured prominently in numerous films and television shows, including "Boyz n the Hood," "Guardians of the Galaxy," and "The Simpsons".
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Cultural ImpactIn 2020, the song "O-o-h Child" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, proving its cultural and historical significance.
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The BandThe Five Stairsteps, the group behind the song, was a Chicago-based band, comprised of five siblings. They were once dubbed as "The First Family of Soul”.
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Original ReleaseThe song was originally released by Buddah Records in 1970.
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Sample UsageSeveral hip hop artists have sampled "O-o-h Child," including artists like Tupac Shakur, Kanye West, and Drake. This highlights the versatility and enduring appeal of the song in contemporary music.
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