Feelin' Alright?
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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 Creation"Feelin' Alright?" was written by English sing-songwriter Dave Mason while he was a member of the rock band Traffic.
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Initial ReleaseThe song was originally released by Traffic in their second studio album, "Traffic," in 1968.
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Song MeaningDespite 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.
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Resonance with AudiencesEven 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.
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Popular CoverOne year after its original release, Joe Cocker covered the song on his debut album and it became a major hit for him.
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Popularity in Cover VersionsThe 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.
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Dave Mason's Solo PerformancesAlthough 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.
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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.
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Bridging GenerationsPaul 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.
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Live PerformanceDuring 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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