I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better
The Byrds
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The reason why oh, I can't say I have to let you go, baby and right away After what you did I can't stay now And I'll probably feel a whole lot better when you're gone Baby for a long time (baby for a long time) you had me believe (you had me believe) That your love was all mine (that your love was all mine) and that's the way it would be But I didn't know (but I didn't know) that you were putting me on And I'll probably feel a whole lot better when you're gone, when you're gone Now I gotta say (I gotta say) that it's not like before (that it's not like before) And I'm not gonna play your games any more (and I'm not gonna play) After what you did (after what you did)I can't stay on And I'll probably feel a whole lot better when you're gone Oh, when you're gone, oh when you gone,oh when you gone
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14 facts about this song
Songwriter Origin"I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better" was written by Gene Clark, who was a member of The Byrds. He was the band's main songwriter in the early period.
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Release YearThis song was released in June 1965 as part of the band's debut album, "Mr. Tambourine Man."
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B-Side SongThe song was also included as the B-side of The Byrds' second single, "All I Really Want to Do."
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Genre"I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better" falls into the folk rock genre, with a distinctive influence from pop music.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of the song narrate the decision of leaving a damaging relationship, providing a bright contrast with the upbeat music.
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Influence and LaudsIn 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine listed "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better" at number 237 in its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Cover VersionApart from The Byrds, the song was covered by other artists, including Tom Petty who included his rendition in his 1989 album "Full Moon Fever."
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Critical Acclaim for ClarkAlthough Gene Clark struggled with anxiety which hampered his live performances leading to him departing from The Byrds, his songwriting abilities were widely acclaimed. “I’ll Feel A Whole Lot Better" is considered one of his masterpieces.
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Recording LocationThe song was recorded at Columbia Studios, Hollywood.
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Song's StructureThe song's arrangement includes a famous McGuinn’s 12-string Rickenbacker guitar intro, making it a classic example of the band's sonic signature.
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Lead VocalsEven though Clark wrote the song, the lead vocals were performed by Roger McGuinn.
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DurationThe song has a duration of 2 minutes and 32 seconds.
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RecognitionThe song was ranked at #280 by Rolling Stone in their December 11, 2003 issue, amongst The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Music VideoThe original song "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better" does not have an official music video, as it was released in the 60s before music videos became popular.
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