Feelin' Alright
Traffic
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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. Well, say, you 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 you lies Cause there's to 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. 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 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.
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Written by: DAVE MASON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Feelin' Alright" is a song written by Dave Mason of the English rock band Traffic from their second album, "Traffic," in 1968.
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InspirationDespite its upbeat title and tempo, Dave Mason later revealed that the song was inspired by a particularly unpleasant time in his life, when he was not actually "feeling alright."
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Popular CoverThe song has been covered by a variety of different artists, most famously by Joe Cocker, who made it one of his signature songs when he performed it at Woodstock in 1969.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the original version by Traffic was not a hit, Joe Cocker's version reached number 33 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Iconic Use in Media"Feelin' Alright" has been widely used in films and commercials, including movies like "Boogie Nights" and "Flight," TV shows like "The Simpsons," and ad campaigns for companies like Miller Lite and Toyota.
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Mason's PerformanceDave Mason also frequently performs the song, and it became a part of his concert repertoire even when he was touring as a solo artist.
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Musical StyleThe song is renowned for its distinctive, upbeat rhythm and catchy chorus which lends itself well to various musical interpretations across different genres.
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Cultural Impact"Feelin' Alright" has become a sort of anthem of resilience and self-affirmation over the years, making it a popular song choice for people going through tough times.
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Notable CoversAmong the artists who've covered the song are Grand Funk Railroad, The 5th Dimension, Isaac Hayes, The Jackson 5, and many others.
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RecognitionIn 2013, Rolling Stone readers voted "Feelin' Alright" as one of the top 10 greatest cover songs of all time.
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