Alright (Jamiroquai song)
"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". 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." Sam Taylor from "The Observer" noted its "effortless swank". 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 UK CD2 2006 digital EP