Alright (Jamiroquai song)

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"Alright"
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Single by Jamiroquai
from the album Travelling Without Moving
B-side"Alright" (remix)
Released28 April 1997 (1997-04-28)[1]
Genre
Length
  • 4:25 (album version)
  • 3:39 (radio edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Rick Pope
Jamiroquai singles chronology
"Cosmic Girl"
(1996) 		"Alright"
(1997) 		"High Times"
(1997)
Music video
"Alright" on YouTube
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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."[2] 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".[3] Ted Kessler from NME called it a "bittersweet" gem, with Jay Kay's "fairy-lit disco". He added that "We'll spend the night together/Wake up and live forever" is "the epitome of Jay's romantic lyrical vision."[4] Sam Taylor from The Observer noted its "effortless swank".[5] Aidin Viziri from Salon said the singer "keeps the party alive with unbridled enthusiasm" exploring lust.[6]

Music video[]

The music video for the song was directed by British director Vaughan Arnell,[7] 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

  1. "Alright (Radio edit)" – 3:40
  2. "Alright (Version - Vocal)" – 6:04
  3. "Alright (Dub - Vocal)" – 5:34
  4. "Alright (D.J - Version Excursion)" – 6:47

UK CD2

  1. "Alright (Full-Length Version)" – 4:23
  2. "Alright (Tee's In House Mix)" – 7:20
  3. "Alright (Tee's Digital Club)" – 7:15
  4. "Alright (Tee's Radio Jay)" – 3:27

2006 digital EP

  1. "Alright (Fred Falke & Alan Braxe Remix)" – 6:10
  2. "Alright (Todd Terry's In House Remix) – 7:20

Charts[]

Chart (1997) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 84
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[9] 8
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[10] 38
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[11] 13
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[12] 35
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[13] 13
Germany (Official German Charts)[14] 98
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[15] 2
Italy (Musica e dischi)[16] 6
Scotland (OCC)[17] 8
UK Singles (OCC)[18] 6
UK Dance (OCC)[19] 3
UK R&B (OCC)[20] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[21] 78
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[22] 7
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[23] 39
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[24] 84

References[]

  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 26 April 1997. p. 33. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  2. ^ Chadwick, Justin (7 September 2016). "Jamiroquai's 'Travelling Without Moving' Turns 20: Anniversary Retrospective". Albumism. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  3. ^ Kelly, Dennis (1 February 1997). "Disc Reviews". p. A34. The Morning Call.
  4. ^ Kessler, Ted. "JAMIROQUAI – Travelling Without Moving". NME. Archived from the original on 17 August 2000. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  5. ^ Taylor, Sam (20 October 1996). "Pop". p. 11. The Observer.
  6. ^ Viziri, Aidin (17 January 1997). "Sharps and Flats". Salon. Archived from the original on 2 September 2000. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Robin Brown - United Agents". United Agents. p. 2. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  8. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  9. ^ "Ultratop.be – Jamiroquai – Alright" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  10. ^ "Ultratop.be – Jamiroquai – Alright" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  11. ^ "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 3384." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  12. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 14 no. 20. 17 May 1997. p. 11. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  13. ^ "Jamiroquai: Alright" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  14. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Jamiroquai – Alright" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  15. ^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (05.06.1997 – 11.06.1997)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 6 June 1997. p. 16. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  16. ^ "Top National Sellers" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 14 no. 21. 24 May 1997. p. 14. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  17. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  19. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  20. ^ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  21. ^ "Jamiroquai Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  22. ^ "Jamiroquai Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  23. ^ "Jamiroquai Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  24. ^ "Jamiroquai Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 October 2020.

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