The Five Stairsteps – O-o-h Child

The Five Stairsteps were an American soul and R&B group that consisted of five siblings: Clarence Jr., Alohe, James, Dennis, and Kenneth. They were often called “the First Family of Soul” because of their harmonious vocals and their resemblance to the Jackson 5. They started their career in 1965, performing at local clubs and talent shows in their hometown of Chicago. They were discovered by Curtis Mayfield, who signed them to his label Windy C and later to Buddah Records.

One of their most famous songs is “O-o-h Child”, which was released in 1970 as the lead single from their album Stairsteps. The song was written and produced by Stan Vincent, who was an in-house producer for Buddah Records. The song was a message of hope and encouragement to the listeners, telling them that “things are gonna get easier” and “things’ll get brighter” in times of trouble. The song featured a catchy chorus, a smooth guitar riff, and a lively horn section. The song also showcased the vocal talents of Clarence Jr., who was the lead singer and the eldest brother, and Alohe, who was the only sister and the second lead singer.

The song was a huge hit, reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 14 on the R&B chart. The song sold over six million copies worldwide and earned a gold certification from the RIAA. The song was one of the first songs by a soul group to reach the top ten on the US charts, and it made the Five Stairsteps a household name.

The song has been featured in many movies, TV shows, and commercials, such as Guardians of the Galaxy, The Simpsons, and Burger King. The song has also been covered by various artists, such as Nina Simone, Daryl Hall, and The Glee Cast. The song is part of the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.

Guardians of the Galaxy – Vol. 1 track 11

“O-o-h Child”

Ooh-oo child
Things are gonna get easier
Ooh-oo child
Things’ll get brighter
Ooh-oo child
Things are gonna get easier
Ooh-oo child
Things’ll get brighter

Some day, yeah
We’ll get it together and we’ll get it all done
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-oo child
Things are gonna be easier
Ooh-oo child
Things’ll get be brighter
Ooh-oo child
Things are gonna be easier
Ooh-oo child
Things’ll get be brighter

Some day, yeah
We’ll get it together and we’ll get it all done
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, yeah
We’ll get it together and we’ll get it all done
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-oo child
Things are gonna get easier
Ooh-oo child
Things’ll get brighter
Ooh-oo child
Things are gonna get easier
Ooh-oo child
Things’ll get brighter
Right now, right now
(You just wait and see how things are gonna be)

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