“So Glad” by Fingers Inc., was released in 1985. This defining classic house track characterized by its hypnotic melody, soulful vocals, and romantic pace. This is a prime example of early Chicago House Music, showcasing the innovative production and songwriting of Larry Heard and the dynamic vocals of Robert Owens. The song’s infectious energy and positive message make it a timeless dance floor anthem. Especially here in Toronto.

This track is a punctuating moment at the dawn of House Music. For which is now referred to as Classic House Music. Separating it from the various iterations that followed it. This song was a call out. A signal to express yourself on the dance floor. These words are still with me.

From the album:
Another Side

Profile:	Fingers Inc. was an American house music group from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1985. It consisted of producer Larry Heard and vocalists Robert Owens and Ron Wilson.
Members:	Larry Heard, Robert Owens, Ron Wilson

After all these years, I still know all the words. I could perform this on stage today at a moments notice.

Lyrics:

For those who like to sing along

Mmm, I-I-I’m… so glad… ah…
I look into your eyes, and what I see
Is visions of the love you give to me
I hold you in my arms, and what I feel
The strength of my existence you made so real

I’ve got to tell you, baby
That you make my life complete
I’m so glad, I’m so glad, I’m so glad, I’m so glad
That you’ve come to me

I’m so glad (I’m so glad, so glad you’ve come to me)
Ooh baby, I’m so glad (I’m so glad, so glad you’ve come to me)
I’m so glad, I’m so glad (I’m so glad, so glad you’ve come to me)
I’m so glad, I’m so glad (I’m so glad, so glad you’ve come to me)
Mmm, yeah…

To touch you in the morning, you feel so fine
I’m so glad I made you mine
That kiss before I sleep, it comforts me
I know that whеn I wake up, right out there wе’ll be

I gotta tell you, baby
With you I feel assured
And I know, I know, I know, I know
That our love will endure

Oh, I’m so glad (I’m so glad, so glad you’ve come to me)
I’m so glad (I’m so glad, so glad you’ve come to me)
That you’ve come to me (I’m so glad, so glad you’ve come to me)
I’m so glad, I’m so glad (I’m so glad, so glad you’ve come to me)
Yeah, ooh yeah…

I’m so glad, that you have come to me, yeah
I’m so, so glad, that you have come to me

I’m so glad, that you have come to me, yeah
I’m so, so glad, that you have come to me
I’m so glad, I’m so glad, I’m so glad, I’m so glad, I’m so glad
Oh, I’m so glad, I’m so glad, I’m so glad, I’m so glad
You’ve come to me, I…

I’m… so glad, I’m… so glad
I’m so glad, I’m so glad
Baby, I’m so glad, I’m so glad
I’m… so glad, I’m… so glad
I’m so glad, I’m so glad
Baby, I’m so glad, I’m so glad