Made biggest by Joe Cocker in 69.
joe cocker
dave mason
feelin alright
Story behind the song
It has also been a hit single for several performers, including Joe Cocker (1969, #69, recharted in 1972, US #33), Mongo Santamaria (1969 #95), Grand Funk Railroad (1971, US#54), and been recorded by industry giants like Three Dog Night (1969), The 5th Dimension (1970), Lou Rawls, Freddie King, Paul Weller, Lulu, Chairmen of the Board (1970), The Electric Concept Orchestra, Mother's Finest (1973), the Ohio Players (1971), Diana Ross with the Jackson 5 (1971), Maceo Parker, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, and Coldplay
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Seems I've got to have a change of scene
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 locked the door and took the key
[Chorus]
You feelin' alright?
I'm not feelin' too good myself
Yes, you feelin' alright?
I'm not feelin' too good myself
[Verse 2]
Well boy, you sure took me for one big ride
And even now I sit and I wonder why
That when I think of you I start myself to cry
I just can't waste my time, I must keep dry
Gotta stop believing in all your lies
'Cause there's too much to do before I die
[Chorus]
Hey, you feelin' alright?
I'm not feelin' too good myself
Oh no, you feelin' alright?
I'm not feelin' too good, little girl
[Verse 3]
Don't get too lost in all I say
Yeah, by the time, you know, I really felt that way
But that was then, and now, you know, it's today
I can’t escape so I guess I’m here to stay
'Til someone comes along and takes my place, yeah
With a different name, oh, and a different face
[Chorus]
Hey, you feelin' alright?
I'm not feelin' too good myself
Oh no, you feelin' alright?
I'm not feelin' too good, little girl
[Outro]
Hey, you feelin' alright?
I'm not feelin' that good myself
Oh no, you feelin' alright?
I'm not feelin' too good, little girl