Wednesday, March 14, 2012

I Feel Good

Performed By: James Brown
1965 Album: I Feel Good (I Got You)

One of Brown's signature songs, and arguably his most widely-known recording.

The song, with almost identical tune and words, had first been recorded and released in 1962 by Yvonne Fair, one of Brown'r back-up singers, as "I Found You".  Fair released several singles in her own right produced by Brown, none of which were hits.

Brown reworked the song three years later as "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and recorded it. The song was Brown's highest-charting song, peaking at number three.



Whoa-oa-oa!



I feel good, I knew that I would, now.
I feel good, I knew that I would, now.
So good, so good, I got you!

(My Daughter - June 2008)







Whoa!



 
I feel nice, like sugar and spice.
I feel nice, like sugar and spice.
So nice, so nice, I got you.

(My Son and Daughter 2001)





When I hold you in my arms,
I know that I can't do no wrong.
And when I hold you in my arms,
My love won't do you no harm.

( My Mom & Dad  - On Their Wedding Day)




And I feel nice, like sugar and spice.
I feel nice, like sugar and spice.
So nice, so nice, I got you.

(Me, My Daughter, My Nephew, & My Niece - Truck Pull Louisville, Ky. 1998)






When I hold you in my arms,
I know that I can't do no wrong.
And when I hold you in my arms,
My love can't do me no harm.

(My Daughter & Her Boyfriend - Dec. 2011 - Guess thay didn't like what we were watching on tv)




And I feel nice, like sugar and spice.
I feel nice, like sugar and spice.
So nice, so nice, I got you.

(My Niece and Nephew - 1997)




Whoa!



I feel good, I knew that I would, now!
I feel good, I knew that I would!

(My Daughter - Fort Walton 2002)












So good, so good, I got you.

(My Son - 1989 - His first shave)












So good, so good, I got you.

(My Daughter & her friends - Jackson's Orchard - Oct. 2011)






So good, so good, I got you.

(My Aunts - Smoky Mountains 1994)




HEY!!

(My Niece and Nephew - 2010 - Don't you just love that look of disqust!)










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9 comments:

  1. What a great batch of photos. I started the video and listened to James Brown as I scrolled through the photos. That is a great jump by your daughter in the first one.

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  2. You have a treasure chest full of gorgeous family photos and they made me feel good while listening to James Brown.
    Hugs Madi and Mom

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  3. I agree with the previous comments—I listened to the song as I looked at the pictures and it all made me feel good! Perfect post to TTS.
    K

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  4. oh how I love this post!! everything about it!! the song I sang in my head, the pictures, the memories....fun!!
    i am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

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  5. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh, my!! This song can always get me movin' to the beat and singing along. Wow. You continue to amaze me with your images...AND your song choices.

    I especially like the stanza "When I hold you in my arms" ----I'm always a sucker for 'love'!!!! Not to misunderstand me now....I loved ALL the images you've shared.

    So sorry I'm late getting around to visiting from Theme Song...too busy the last few days.

    Have a glorious weekend.

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  6. This post made me feel good--thanks!
    And thanks for stopping by and commenting on my shadows.

    Blessings!

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  7. James Brown is one of the best musicians of the world. have a great week.

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  9. Take a look : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rCd5uGaM8s&feature=related

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