More Than A Feeling
Boston
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I looked out this morning and the sun was gone Turned on some music to start my day I lost myself in a familiar song I closed my eyes and I slipped away It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling) When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling) And I begin dreaming (more than a feeling) Till I see Marianne walk away I see my Marianne walkin' away So many people have come and gone Their faces fade as the years go by Yet I still recall as I wander on As clear as the sun in the summer sky It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling) When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling) And I begin dreaming (more than a feeling) Till I see Marianne walk away I see my Marianne walkin' away When I'm tired and thinking cold I hide in my music, forget the day And dream of a girl I used to know I closed my eyes and she slipped away She slipped away It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling) When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling) And I begin dreaming (more than a feeling) Till I see Marianne walk away
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Written by: Tom Scholz
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"More Than a Feeling" is a song by the American rock band Boston. It was released in 1976 as the lead single from their eponymous debut album.
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Song-writingThe song was written by Tom Scholz, who is also one of the founding members of the band Boston.
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Chart Performance"More Than a Feeling" peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the U.S, becoming a major hit.
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Critical ReceptionIt often ranks high on 'Best Rock Songs' lists for its melodious tune and lyrics that evoke a sense of nostalgia.
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InfluenceMany believe the song inspired Nirvana's 1991 billboard hit "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Kurt Cobain himself has admitted that he was trying to rip off Boston's sound while composing Nirvana's hit song.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are about the power of music to trigger memories and feelings. The inspiration came from Scholz's longing for the "cool summer breeze" in Massachusetts where he used to live.
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ProductionMost of the song, including the guitar solos, was recorded in Scholz's basement.
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Legacy"More Than a Feeling" has become a staple of classic rock and is widely recognized for its harmonic, layered guitar work.
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Covers and AdaptationsSince its release, the song has been covered by several artists and featured in various films, television shows, and video games.
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The AlbumBoston's self-titled debut album, featuring "More Than a Feeling," became one of the best-selling debut albums in the U.S with sales of over 17 million copies.
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Band's LineupThe lineup for "More Than a Feeling" consisted of Tom Scholz, Brad Delp, Sib Hashian, Barry Goudreau, and Fran Sheehan.
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Musical CompositionThe song is renowned for its power chords, blended harmonies, and strong melodic hooks.
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