Feelin' Alright

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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.


Year:
1999
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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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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 Origin
"Feelin' Alright" is a song written by Dave Mason of the English rock band Traffic from their second album, "Traffic," in 1968.
Inspiration
Despite 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."
Popular Cover
The 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.
Chart Performance
Although the original version by Traffic was not a hit, Joe Cocker's version reached number 33 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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.
Mason's Performance
Dave Mason also frequently performs the song, and it became a part of his concert repertoire even when he was touring as a solo artist.
Musical Style
The song is renowned for its distinctive, upbeat rhythm and catchy chorus which lends itself well to various musical interpretations across different genres.
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.
Notable Covers
Among the artists who've covered the song are Grand Funk Railroad, The 5th Dimension, Isaac Hayes, The Jackson 5, and many others.
Recognition
In 2013, Rolling Stone readers voted "Feelin' Alright" as one of the top 10 greatest cover songs of all time.

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