The Five Stairsteps
"O-o-h Child"
Things are gonna get easier! Listen to The Five Stairsteps' timeless 1970 soul anthem, "O-o-h Child." This uplifting track became the family group's biggest hit, offering a message of hope with smooth harmonies and a gentle blend of pop, R&B, and Chicago soul.
- TITLE: O-o-h Child
- BAND: The Five Stairsteps
- GENRE: Chicago Soul, Pop, R&B
- OTHER: OneHitWonder
- RELEASEDAY: February 20
- YEAR: 1970
Released as a single, this enduring classic brought "The First Family of Soul" major mainstream success, reaching the Top 10 on the pop charts. Its comforting lyrics, warm instrumentation, and distinctive Chicago soul sound resonated deeply, defining their legacy for many as pop one-hit wonders despite other R&B success.
Featuring beautiful layered vocal harmonies over a gentle R&B/pop groove, "O-o-h Child" remains an instantly recognizable message of optimism. Its enduring popularity in films and pop culture cements this 1970 track as a beloved staple known for its comforting and hopeful spirit.
SONG MEANING: The song delivers a simple, powerful message of hope and reassurance to someone experiencing difficult times. It promises that hardships are temporary and that things will eventually improve ("Ooh child, things are gonna get easier / Ooh child, things'll get brighter"), offering comfort and encouraging optimism for a better future.
