She had a brief career resurgence during the disco era: as a member of the Philadelphia International All Stars (which also included Lou Rawls, Billy Paul, Teddy Pendergrass, The O'Jays and Archie Bell) she had a minor hit with "Let's Clean Up the Ghetto."
In 1980 she spent four weeks at number one on the Hot Dance Club Play chart with "Breaking and Entering" / "Easy Money," from her album Dee Dee.
More recent appearances included a performance at Pontins in the UK for the Northern Soul Show, and at the 2008 Detroit Jazz Festival. In May 2009, she appeared in Belgium at the Salle De L'Hotel de Ville
Ooh Child
Dee Dee Sharp Gamble Lyrics
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Things are gonna get easier
Ooh child
Things'll get brighter
Some day, yeah
We'll get it together and we'll get it all done
Some day
Some day, yeah
We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Some day
When the world is much brighter
Ooh child
Things are gonna be easier
Ooh child
Things'll 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
The song Ooh Child by Dee Dee Sharp Gamble is a message of hope and encouragement. The lyrics speak to the struggles and hardships that people face in life, but also remind us that things will get better. The repetition of the phrase "Ooh child" creates a comforting and reassuring tone, almost like a parent trying to soothe a crying child. The lyrics suggest that someday, we will overcome our difficulties and find happiness and fulfillment.
The first stanza of the song acknowledges the harsh realities of life but reassures us that things will eventually get easier and brighter. The second stanza repeats the opening lines, driving home the message of hope. The third and final stanza underscores the idea that someday, we will walk in the rays of a beautiful sun when the world is much brighter.
Overall, the song is a comforting reminder to keep pushing through difficult times, and that eventually we will find peace and happiness. It encourages us to keep our heads up and keep striving towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh child
Hey kid
Things are gonna get easier
Don't worry, life will become simpler
Ooh child
Hey kid
Things'll get brighter
There will be more light in your life
Some day, yeah
One day, definitely
We'll get it together and we'll get it all done
We'll work together and complete everything
Some day
One day
When your head is much lighter
When the worries in your head fade away
Some day, yeah
One day, definitely
We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
We'll bask in the light of happiness and contentment
Some day
One day
When the world is much brighter
When everything seems better
Ooh child
Hey kid
Things are gonna be easier
Don't worry, life will become simpler
Ooh child
Hey kid
Things'll be brighter
There will be more light in your life
Some day, yeah
One day, definitely
We'll get it together and we'll get it all done
We'll work together and complete everything
Some day
One day
When your head is much lighter
When the worries in your head fade away
Some day, yeah
One day, definitely
We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
We'll bask in the light of happiness and contentment
Some day
One day
When the world is much brighter
When everything seems better
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STAN VINCENT
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@honeycombsound2470
Dee Dee turned this into a freedom anthem. She is a musical genius. I'm proud to say I'm from Philly and so is Dee Dee!
@dimitrisspan276
THE MAGNIFICENT DEE DEE SHARP !!!
AN UNDERRATED ARTIST AND PERFORMER WHO DESERVES A LOT LOT MORE FROM THE WORLD OF MUSIC !!!
@davidyaiche343
C'est la meilleure version chantée de ooh child avec celle de Valérie carter, je ne me lasse pas de l'écouter ❤
@DROPPNBOMBZ
Damn. Real classic soul and why is this my first time hearing this 👀
Thank You Dee Dee Sharp.
Powerful voice.
@SuperLillylu
I couldn't love this version any more. It's simply beautiful
@jerryj920
Happy New Year, everyone; my Throwback Thursday on Facebook, tonight: My Vault: The Philadelphia International All-Stars Album-1977....All Stars indeed. My second upload; Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" Album from 1976. Thank you, Philadelphia International Records. Blessings....#keeprockin'....
@jayblummer146
Don't ever let it go!
@kubhlaikhan2015
Great performance, but the original song is by the Five Stairsteps 1970
@cosetteland3816
Wonderful version!
@vincentrobinson9325
DEE DEE 🔥 LOVE HER VOICE