Feelin' Alright?

Traffic

About Feelin' Alright?

"Feelin' Alright?", also known as "Feeling Alright", is a song written by Dave Mason of the English rock band Traffic for their eponymous 1968 album Traffic. It was also released as a single, and it reached #123 on the US charts but failed to chart in the UK. Joe Cocker performed a more popular rendition of the song. Both Traffic's and Cocker's versions appear in the 2012 movie Flight. The song had also been featured in the 2000 film Duets, sung by Huey Lewis.


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2010
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Seems I've got to have a change of scene
'Cause every night I have the strangest dreams
Imprisoned by the way it could have been
Left here on my own or so it seems
I've got to leave before I start to scream
But someone's locked the door and took the key

You feelin' alright
I'm not feelin' too good myself
Well, you feelin' alright
I'm not feelin' too good myself (oh yeah)

Well, you sure took me for one big ride
And even now I sit and wonder why
That when I think of you I start to cry
I just can't waste my time, I must keep dry
Gotta stop believin' in all your lies
'Cause there's too much to do before I die

You feelin' alright
I'm not feelin' too good myself
Well, you feelin' alright
I'm not feelin' too good myself (oh yeah)

Don't get too lost in all I say
Though at the time I really felt that way
But that was then, now it's today
I can't get off yet so I'm here to stay
Till someone comes along and takes my place
With a different name and, yes, a different face

You feelin' alright
I'm not feelin' too good myself
Well, you feelin' alright
I'm not feelin' too good myself (oh)

You feelin' alright
I'm not feelin' too good myself
You feelin' alright
I'm not feelin' too good myself (I'm not feeling too good, too good, too good)
You feelin' alright
I'm not feelin' too good myself (oh)
You feelin' alright
Oh I hope you're feeling alright
Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright

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Traffic

Traffic were an English rock band, formed in Birmingham. The group was formed in April 1967 by Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood and Dave Mason. They began as a psychedelic rock group and diversified their sound through the use of instruments such as keyboards like the Mellotron and harpsichord, sitar, and various reed instruments, and by incorporating jazz and improvisational techniques in their music. Their first three singles were "Paper Sun", "Hole in My Shoe", and "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush". more »

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Written by: DAVE MASON

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Feelin' Alright?" was written by English sing-songwriter Dave Mason while he was a member of the rock band Traffic.
Initial Release
The song was originally released by Traffic in their second studio album, "Traffic," in 1968.
Song Meaning
Despite its positive title, the song’s lyrics speak of a man who’s not feeling too good himself, hence the use of question mark in the title.
Resonance with Audiences
Even though the song never became a hit on its original release, it was instantly recognized by fans and listeners as a robust and enduring composition.
Popular Cover
One year after its original release, Joe Cocker covered the song on his debut album and it became a major hit for him.
Popularity in Cover Versions
The song has become a popular cover with over 48 cover versions by different artists ranging from the likes of Grand Funk Railroad, The 5th Dimension, Three Dog Night, to contemporary artists like Mother's Finest and Chair Warriors.
Dave Mason's Solo Performances
Although Mason left Traffic shortly after the release of the song, he regularly performs it in his solo concerts to this day and it remains one of his fans' favorite tracks.
Appearance in Media
"Feelin' Alright?" has appeared in a number of movies, commercials and TV shows, such as 'Heineken', 'The Wonder Years' and 'The Simpsons', contributing to its continued popularity.
Bridging Generations
Paul Weller, member of the band "The Style Council" and fan of "Traffic", cites “Feelin’ Alright?” as an influence, proving the song’s bridging of generations.
Live Performance
During the "George Harrison & Friends Concert for Bangladesh" in 1971, Dave Mason performed "Feelin' Alright?" live along with George Harrison, an event that highlighted the popularity of the song among contemporaries.

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