Mellow Mellow Right On

Lowrell Simon recorded the track for his 1979 solo debut Lowrell on AVI Records. The release was produced by Bruce Hawes and Eugene Record, with Thomas "Tom Tom 84" Washington on the production roster and Bruce Swedien handling engineering on the project. It became Simon’s best-known solo record and a notable late-1970s Chicago soul crossover, reaching No. 32 on the U.S. R&B chart and No. 37 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also defined his solo identity after his earlier work with the Lost Generation. The track has remained a sampling staple, appearing in records by Massive Attack, Common, Joy Enriquez, Imagination, and others. Its enduring appeal comes from the hypnotic groove, vocal hook, and distinctive bassline that made it a deep crate-digging favorite.