Historical Artist Profile
The Impressions
Biography & Overview
The Impressions were an American music group originally formed in 1958. Their repertoire includes gospel, R&B, doo-wop, and soul. The group was founded as the Roosters by Chattanooga, Tennessee natives Sam Gooden, Richard Brooks and Arthur Brooks, who moved to Chicago and added Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield to their line-up to become Jerry Butler & the Impressions. By 1962, Butler and the Brookses had departed, and after switching to ABC-Paramount Records, Mayfield, Gooden, and returning original Impressions' member Fred Cash collectively became a top-selling soul act.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
13 Charted Tracks
"It's All Right"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #4
"Amen"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #7
"Keep On Pushing"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #10
"Talking About My Baby"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #12
"I'm So Proud"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #14
"People Get Ready"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #14
"We're A Winner"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #14
"You Must Believe Me"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #15
"Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)"
Entered Charts: 1974
Peak: #17
"Gypsy Woman"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #20
"Choice Of Colors"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #21
"Fool For You"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #22
"This Is My Country"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #25
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
1 Charted Tracks
"First Impssions"
Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #16