Hooked on a Feeling
Blue Swede
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I can't stop this feeling Deep inside of me Girl, you just don't realize What you do to me When you hold me In your arms so tight You let me know Everything's all right I, I'm hooked on a feeling I'm high on believing That you're in love with me Lips are sweet as candy It's taste stays on my mind Girl you got me thirsty For another cup of wine Got a bug from you girl But I'll don't need no cure I just stay a victim If I can for sure All the good love When we're all alone Keep it up girl Yeah, you turn me on I, I'm hooked on a feeling I'm high on believing That you're in love with me All the good love When we're all alone Keep it up girl Yeah, you turn me on I, I'm hooked on a feeling I'm high on believing That you're in love with me I'm hooked on a feeling And I'm high on believin' That you're in love with me Said I'm hooked on a feeling And I'm high on believin' That you're in love with me Hooked on a feeling
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Written by: Mark James
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8 facts about this song
Song Characteristics"Hooked on a Feeling" is best known for its distinctive "ooga-chaka" introduction, which became a pop culture imprint.
- The song is a cover version that is memorable for its vociferous pop-grunge styling and acapella opening words.
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Band's Background"Blue Swede" was a Swedish rock band led by Björn Skifs which was active between 1973 and 1975 and produced this renowned song.
- Skifs was well-known in Sweden, having participated in the yearly Melodifestivalen, which selects the country’s Eurovision entry.
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Song's Original VersionThe original version of "Hooked on a Feeling" was recorded by B.J. Thomas in 1968.
- The Blue Swede version of the song includes a musical pattern inspired by Jonathan King's 1971 cover.
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Song's SuccessIn 1974, Blue Swede’s version of "Hooked on a Feeling” topped the charts in the US with their unusual take on the song.
- The song hit number one in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts and remains the most well-known version of the song worldwide.
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Song's Noteworthy UsesThe song was prominently featured in the film Guardians of the Galaxy and was included on the film's soundtrack, Awesome Mix Vol. 1.
- The song also appeared in Quentin Tarantino’s film Reservoir Dogs and the trailer for the 2015 video game Life Is Strange.
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Song's LegacyEven though "Blue Swede" broke up in 1975, their version of "Hooked on a Feeling" continues to be a popular song and is often used in various pop culture contexts.
- The 'ooga-chaka' intro is widely recognizable and often immediately associates the song with the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise.
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Björn Skifs' Solo CareerAfter "Blue Swede" disbanded, Björn Skifs maintained a successful solo career and was a popular artist in Sweden.
- Björn Skifs also had an acting career, providing the Swedish voice of the lead character in the Pixar film "Cars."
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Continual InterestThe song continues to enjoy enormous popularity on streaming services like Spotify, where it has amassed hundreds of millions of plays.
- Its inclusion in popular films and trailers has helped "Hooked on a Feeling" reach new generations of listeners.
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