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Alright (Jamiroquai song)
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Wikipedia article
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| type = single
| artist = Jamiroquai
| album = Travelling Without Moving
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| producer = Rick Pope
| prev_title = Cosmic Girl
| prev_year = 1996
| next_title = High Times
| next_year = 1997
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"'Alright'" is the third single from British funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai's third studio album, 'Travelling Without Moving' (1996). The song, written by Jamiroquai, contains samples from Eddie Harris' "It's All Right Now" and Idris Muhammad's "Could Heaven Ever Be Like This". "Alright" was released on 28 April 1997 via Sony Soho Square in the United Kingdom and peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart and at number two in Iceland. It is the group's only single to chart on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100, peaking at number 78.
Critical reception
Justin Chadwick from Albumism wrote that "Alright" is the "strongest song" on 'Travelling Without Moving', describing it as "headnod-inducing" and a "bass-fueled reverie that celebrates the myriad possibilities of newfound love", with a "refreshingly optimistic" Jay Kay proclaiming to the object of his affection". He added, "Without question, it's still my personal favorite, not just from 'Travelling', but across the band's entire recorded repertoire." Dennis Kelly from 'The Morning Call' said the band's "mimicking of '70s disco, funk, soul and jazz fusion is well executed" on tracks like "Alright".Kelly, Dennis (1 February 1997). "Disc Reviews". p. A34. 'The Morning Call'.
A reviewer from 'Music Week' rated it four out of five, constating that "with its delicious retro funky grooves and pleasing chorus, this latest gem from 'Travelling Without Moving' will land Jay Kay and co with one of their biggest hits to date." Ted Kessler from 'NME' declared it as a "bittersweet" gem, with Kay's "fairy-lit disco". He added further that "We'll spend the night together/Wake up and live forever" is "the epitome of Jay's romantic lyrical vision." Sam Taylor from 'The Observer' noted its "effortless swank".Taylor, Sam (20 October 1996). "Pop". p. 11. 'The Observer'. Aidin Viziri from 'Salon' said the singer "keeps the party alive with unbridled enthusiasm" exploring lust.
Music video
The music video for the song was directed by British director Vaughan Arnell, and takes place at a luxury party. Jay Kay is filmed singing in an elevator with the rest of Jamiroquai. Then, they perform the song, and at the end of the clip, the crowd were singing the chorus taken from live footage in Argentina. The video starts as a sequel of "Cosmic Girl", with Jamiroquai appearing in sports cars, and Kay was driving the same Lamborghini while parking it at the entrance of the party.
Track listings
* 'UK CD1'
# "Alright" (radio edit) 3:40
# "Alright" (version vocal) 6:04
# "Alright" (dub vocal) 5:34
# "Alright" (D.J. Version Excursion) 6:47
* 'UK CD2'
# "Alright" (full-length version) 4:23
# "Alright" (Tee's in House Mix) 7:20
# "Alright" (Tee's Digital Club) 7:15
# "Alright" (Tee's Radio Jay) 3:27
* '2006 digital EP'
# "Alright" (Fred Falke & Alan Braxe Remix) 6:10
# "Alright" (Todd Terry's in House Remix) 7:20
Charts
References
Category:1996 songs
Category:1997 singles
Category:Jamiroquai songs
Category:Music videos directed by Vaughan Arnell
Category:Songs written by Jason Kay
Category:Songs written by Toby Smith
Category:S2 Records singles
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