The group was founded as The Roosters by Chattanooga, Tennessee natives Sam Gooden, Richard Brooks, and Arthur Brooks, who moved to Chicago, Illinois and added Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield to their lineup to become Jerry Butler & the Impressions. By 1962, Butler and the Brookses had departed, and after switching to ABC-Paramount Records, Mayfield, Gooden, and new Impression Fred Cash collectively became a top-selling soul act. Mayfield left the group for a solo career in 1970; Leroy Hutson, Ralph Johnson, Reggie Torian, and Nate Evans were among the replacements who joined Gooden and Cash before the group's demise in 1983.
Inductees into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, The Impressions are best known for their 1960s string of hits, many of which were heavily influenced by gospel music and served as inspirational anthems for the Civil Rights Movement.
Personnel:
Jerry Butler (1958 - 1960)
Curtis Mayfield (1958 - 1970)
Sam Gooden (1958 - 1983)
Arthur Brooks (1958 - 1962)
Richard Brooks (1958 - 1962)
Fred Cash (1960 - 1983)
Leroy Hutson (1970 - 1973)
Ralph Johnson (1973 - 1976)
Nate Evans (1976 - 1979)
Reggie Torian (1973 - 1983)
Discography
Albums
1963: The Impressions
1964: Keep on Pushing
1964: The Never Ending Impressions
1965: One by One
1965: People Get Ready
1966: Ridin' High
1967: The Fabulous Impressions
1968: We're a Winner
1968: This Is My Country
1969: The Young Mods' Forgotten Story
1969: The Versatile Impressions
1969: Amen
1970: Check out Your Mind!
1972: Times Have Changed
1973: Preacher Man
1974: Finally Got Myself Together
1974: Three the Hard Way
1975: First Impressions
1975: Sooner or Later
1976: It's About Time
1976: Originals
1976: Loving Power
1979: Come to My Party
1981: Fan the Fire
Love's Miracle
The Impressions Lyrics
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Where do you look for a friend (friend)
And what you thought was true love, has run away too
How do you start over again
How do I find, any peace of mind
Knowing that no-one really cares
But like a miracle love came
I looked up, looked up
And you were there
Oh and now, I think things are gonna be alright
Now that you've come into my life
So long imitation
For I've found a true sensation
And I'm gonna honor her with pride
For I thought I'd never find, any peace of mind
Knowing that no-one really cares
But like a miracle love came
And it was right on time
I looked up, looked up
And you were there
Oh and now, baby it's loves miracle
Oh and now, I don't have to worry about love anymore
Woah and now......
The Impressions’ song Love’s Miracle talks about finding love after a heartbreak or disappointments in love. The song highlights the need for true companionship and asks where to turn to when all seems lost. The song describes how love can provide an answer if all else fails. The singer explains how they thought that they would never find peace of mind or someone who cares for them. However, like a miracle, love came into their life at the right moment, and everything changed. The song is a reminder that things can turn around unexpectedly and when it is least expected.
The lyrics are inspiring and give hope to listeners that love is possible despite disappointments. The song suggests that true love is life-changing and can provide an answer in a time of need. It talks about a newfound hope and how they no longer have to worry about love because it has come into their life in a miraculous way. Love’s Miracle teaches us that our search for love might be long and painful, but it is worth it when we find the right person. Love can indeed be a miracle in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
When all it seems, has turned their backs on you
When everything seems to be going wrong, and everyone has abandoned you
Where do you look for a friend (friend)
Where can you turn to find someone who will support and help you?
And what you thought was true love, has run away too
Even the love you thought was real has left you
How do you start over again
How can you move forward and rebuild your life
How do I find, any peace of mind
How can I find inner tranquility and calm
Knowing that no-one really cares
Feeling like nobody will really be there for you
But like a miracle love came
But then, unexpectedly, love appeared
And it was right on time
And it arrived at exactly the right moment
I looked up, looked up
I raised my head and my spirits
And you were there
And I discovered that you were there for me all along
Oh and now, I think things are gonna be alright
And now, I have hope that everything will work out
Now that you've come into my life
Now that you are a part of my world and have brought me joy
So long imitation
Goodbye to everything that wasn't real or true
For I've found a true sensation
Because now I've found something genuine and real
And I'm gonna honor her with pride
And I will cherish and respect this love that I have found
For I thought I'd never find, any peace of mind
Because I believed I would never be able to find inner calm
Now baby it's loves miracle
Now, my life has been transformed by the miracle of love
I don't have to worry about love anymore
I no longer have to live in fear of losing love or being alone
Woah and now......
And now, everything is different, and my future is filled with possibility
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Keith Fuqua
on People Get Ready
Amen brothers. Get ready people