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"O-o-h Child" is a single, written by Stan Vincent, recorded by soul family group the Five Stairsteps and released in April 1970. The lyrics tell the listener that "things are gonna get easier" in times of strife. The song's uplifting message helped it to become popular among pop and rhythm and blues audiences when it was released. The Five Stairsteps previously had limited success recording in Chicago with Curtis Mayfield. When Mayfield's workload precluded his continuing to work with the group, they were reassigned to Stan Vincent, an in-house produce… read more
"O-o-h Child" is a single, written by Stan Vincent, recorded by soul family group the Five Stairsteps and released in April 1970. The lyric… read more
"O-o-h Child" is a single, written by Stan Vincent, recorded by soul family group the Five Stairsteps and released in April 1970. The lyrics tell the listener that "things… read more

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The Five Stairsteps, known as "The First Family of Soul", were an group from Chicago, Illinois made up five of Betty and Clarence Burke Sr.'s six children: Alohe, Jean, Clarence Jr., James, Dennis, and Kenneth (or "Keni") as well as, briefly, Cubie. They are best known for the 1970 song "O-o-h Child", a hit that was listed #392 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs. The group was dubbed "First Family of Soul" because of their successful five-year chart run; the moniker was later passed on to The Jackson 5. Their… read more
The Five Stairsteps, known as "The First Family of Soul", were an group from Chicago, Illinois made up five of Betty and Clarence Burke Sr.'s six children: Alohe, Jean, … read more
The Five Stairsteps, known as "The First Family of Soul", were an group from Chicago, Illinois made up five of Betty and Clarence Burke Sr.'s six children: Alohe, Jean, Clarence Jr., James, Dennis, and Kenneth (or &… read more

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