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Traffic — Feelin' Alright
Album: Traffic
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Released: 1968
Length: 4:12
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Seems I've got to have a change of scene
Cause every night I have the strangest dream
Imprisoned by the way it couldn't be
Left here on my own or so it seems
I've got to leave before I start to scream
But someone's locked the door and took the key

Ya feelin' alright?
I'm not feelin' too good myself
Well, ya feelin' Alright?
I'm not feelin' too good myself

Well boy you sure took me for one big ride
And even now I sit and wonder why
That when I think of you I start to cry
I just can't waste my time I must keep dry
Got to stop believin' in all your lies
Cause there's too much to do before I die

Ya feelin' alright?
I'm not feelin' too good myself
Well, ya feelin' alright?
I'm not feelin' too good myself

Don't get too lost in all I say
Like the time I really felt that way
But that was then and now it's today
Can't get off yet and so I'm here to stay
Till' someone comes along and takes my place
With a different name, yes, and a different face

Ya Feelin' alright?
I'm not feelin' too good myself
Well, ya feelin' alright?
I'm not feelin' too good myself
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 plaid wrote:

Yeah, sorry but Joe Cocker pretty much owned this song, once he covered it. This original is decent, but Joe's version is so much better.



Joe's version is fantastic.  Fortunately, I think the world is big enough for more than 1 version of a cool song.  Me personally, I get to listen and think about the lyrics a bit more in the slower version.
Posted 3 weeks ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
 ray_killeen wrote:


Robert Allen Zimmerman 


Wow.   This guy is a freakin genius. 
Posted 5 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Never heard this before (which is why I love RP) and I think it's great.  Love the Joe Cocker version.  But the great thing about music is I can love both versions, can't I?
Posted 5 months ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
 moocray wrote:

Pound for pound: Which country has produced a greater volume of music, UK or USA?

Please discuss....



Robert Allen Zimmerman 
Posted 7 months ago by ray_killeen    [ Reply ]
Me too. Equipo RP Feliz navidad!
Posted 10 months ago by sergioso    [ Reply ]
 plaid wrote:

Yeah, sorry but Joe Cocker pretty much owned this song, once he covered it. This original is decent, but Joe's version is so much better.



Surely this is just a matter of opinion?
Posted 1 year ago by pktinkler2984    [ Reply ]
Best version is best!!!
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Theres another one ... grandfunk  railroad... haayaa
Posted 1 year ago by enkomao    [ Reply ]
I knew this sounded familiar but not what I recalled... then I remembered I grew up with the Joe Cocker version, it's great to finally hear the original version! 
Thanks RP!
Posted 2 years ago by vidkween    [ Reply ]
 moocray wrote:

Pound for pound: Which country has produced a greater volume of music, UK or USA?

Please discuss....



Well the UK because they have all  the pounds. I mean their money is pounds! They have so many pounds they have to call pounds stones just to have something else to talk about
Posted 2 years ago by horseplayer    [ Reply ]
 todbothom wrote:

Dave Mason did an LP in the late 70's called Dave Mason is Alive recorded at the Troubador in Los Angeles that is fantastic. I wonder if the folks at RP have it?



Moi.
Posted 2 years ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
Dave Mason did an LP in the late 70's called Dave Mason is Alive recorded at the Troubador in Los Angeles that is fantastic. I wonder if the folks at RP have it?
Posted 3 years ago by todbothom    [ Reply ]
 plaid wrote:

Yeah, sorry but Joe Cocker pretty much owned this song, once he covered it. This original is decent, but Joe's version is so much better.




Yeah, sorry but it's pretty cool to hear a version other than Joe's.  Especially one from the artist that wrote the song, Dave Mason.
Posted 3 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 moocray wrote:
Pound for pound: Which country has produced a greater volume of music, UK or USA?

Please discuss....
 
Does it matter?
Posted 3 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
Pound for pound: Which country has produced a greater volume of music, UK or USA?

Please discuss....
Posted 3 years ago by moocray    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
I love this chill original version. Laid back, conversational, jazzy. Nobody overreaching.
 
wise comment. prefer this version. thanks RP.

Posted 3 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
 pinnyrat wrote:
I've only ever heard Cocker's version...I like it.
 

Well, buy some Traffic records then and enjoy. 
Posted 4 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 plaid wrote:
Yeah, sorry but Joe Cocker pretty much owned this song, once he covered it. This original is decent, but Joe's version is so much better.
 
Agree. This is .. nice, but Joe Cocker's version seems so much more wicked, urgent and soulful.
Posted 4 years ago by talexb    [ Reply ]
 plaid wrote:
Yeah, sorry but Joe Cocker pretty much owned this song, once he covered it. This original is decent, but Joe's version is so much better.
 
Have you ever heard of relativity  theory? 
Posted 4 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
For what ever reason, Dave Mason does not get recognized for his contributions to RnR. 
Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
The voice sounds a bit like Steven Stills...
Posted 6 years ago by sunnyinside    [ Reply ]
Far freakin out man, {#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananasplit}{#Bananapiano}{#Drummer}{#Guitarist}{#Motor}{#Ass}{#Moon}{#Whipit}
Posted 7 years ago by Wardleader    [ Reply ]
 plaid wrote:
Yeah, sorry but Joe Cocker pretty much owned this song, once he covered it. This original is decent, but Joe's version is so much better.
 
and Cocker's version was done before Leon Russell started producing him, 
it is Cocker's song now 
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
I love this chill original version. Laid back, conversational, jazzy. Nobody overreaching.
Posted 7 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Yeah, sorry but Joe Cocker pretty much owned this song, once he covered it. This original is decent, but Joe's version is so much better.
Posted 8 years ago by plaid    [ Reply ]
Saw Dave Mason play the other week. He was joking about this 'two chord' song and how he wrote it at 18.
Posted 8 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
 gutthawk wrote:

Wow... that brings back memories.   Forgot they had done this. I agree with you.  Its been a long time since I've listened to any GFR.   Time to dig it out....

 
Yup Yup, GFR waxed it with smokey room soul. Time for some Mark Don and Mel!
Posted 8 years ago by Artguitect    [ Reply ]
 gjr wrote:
apologies to all the joe cocker fans out there - this is the ONLY version of the song 

 
To each his own but Cocker blows this song away!!  I'll give them a 7 if for only being the original version but...
Posted 8 years ago by Andy_B    [ Reply ]
Good to hear the original being played.
Posted 9 years ago by hobbithouse    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Kiss}{#Group-hug}{#Kiss}{#Bananajam}Feelin good
Posted 9 years ago by paradisepig    [ Reply ]
Minman,

I think you are correct sir! 
Posted 9 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Check the cover photo; in virtually every photo of Dave Mason from the 60's & 70's - he looks stoned - very stoned.
Posted 9 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
How come??
Posted 10 years ago by Orodrigues    [ Reply ]
This is a pretty good version. But, come on, Cocker's is pure passion. Do you want pretty good, or light's out?
Posted 10 years ago by melsmith    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:

......... "seconded"
 
Nah. I prefer Joe's version. This feels passionless compared to Joe Cocker's raw emotion.
Posted 10 years ago by milleronic    [ Reply ]
 gjr wrote:
apologies to all the joe cocker fans out there - this is the ONLY version of the song 

 
......... "seconded". Is "Godlike"
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 gjr wrote:
apologies to all the joe cocker fans out there - this is the ONLY version of the song 

 
Love this, love Cocker's...from me both tens.
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
apologies to all the joe cocker fans out there - this is the ONLY version of the song 
Posted 11 years ago by gjr    [ Reply ]
Saw Traffic live around '70, Mott The Hoople opened for them. It was an awesome show! Dave Mason did some solo guitar but it didn't play well to the relatively drug-crazed crowd. "Alone Together" had not hit the streets yet, as I recall, but that became a life-long favorite of mine.
Posted 11 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
It's classic, so It's 10! 
Posted 11 years ago by Orodrigues    [ Reply ]
 pinnyrat wrote:
I've only ever heard Cocker's version...I like it.
 

I once heard one other version, besides Joe Cocker's. JC's not bad at all, but overexposed in my opinion. This is the first time I've heard the original. Quite a welcome change. I like it as well.

 
Posted 11 years ago by lbeaton    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
 Personally like Lee Michaels version best, Joe Cocker next. Not really into this Traffic version.
 
Reality check. Y'all know Dave Mason wrote this, and the Traffic "version" is the original?
Posted 11 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Kokoloco53 wrote:
Grand Funk Railroad covers this song as well as anyone and with a lot more quality. Traffic hits the wall on this one.
 
Wow... that brings back memories.   Forgot they had done this. I agree with you.  Its been a long time since I've listened to any GFR.   Time to dig it out....
Posted 12 years ago by gutthawk    [ Reply ]
Great tune, great group. I also like Joe's version. That is all.
Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Grand Funk Railroad covers this song as well as anyone and with a lot more quality. Traffic hits the wall on this one.
Posted 12 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
The original and most pure version. Has the "Traffic" sound to it (obviously). Later renditions have added the personality of the performers. Dave's individual versions are excellent. Like this for it's inaugural emotion. Classic song regardless who performs it.
Posted 12 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
I've only ever heard Cocker's version...I like it.
Posted 12 years ago by pinnyrat    [ Reply ]
"I knew there had to be a better version than J.C. ..."

Never did understand the appeal of Joe Cocker.  Definitely not my "cup of tea."
Posted 13 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
I've never liked this song.
Posted 13 years ago by Umberdog    [ Reply ]
I like the Three Dog Night version!
Posted 13 years ago by billybob123    [ Reply ]
 MylenerHead wrote:
Doesn't quite have the depth of soul or the intensity of emotion as Joe Cocker's most excellent rendition. It's a bit ho-hum compared to Cocker's version.
  Personally like Lee Michaels version best, Joe Cocker next. Not really into this Traffic version.


Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:

Like here! BTW who is singing?
 
Dave Mason. BTW, this came from the album Traffic, their second, and IMHO one of the greatest ever. That's Mason on the upper right.

Cover (Traffic:Traffic)

Self edit: Didn't see the Mason/Traffic references below (bachbeet and kurtster).

Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:

Like here! BTW who is singing?
 
Primarily Dave Mason. Check out his solo "Alone Together" record from 1970 - incredible.
Posted 13 years ago by victoryluna    [ Reply ]
 nalle wrote:
Yes, feeling alright. It´s cold and snow all over Sweden but  this kind of music keeps you warm.

 
Like here! BTW who is singing?


Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Yes, feeling alright. It´s cold and snow all over Sweden but  this kind of music keeps you warm.

Posted 13 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
could have been  

Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This song is so good for the ears...
 
...i like how you roll.

Posted 15 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
Yep, great take.  Dave Mason fan here.  Loved the Traffic family of musicians of which Dave was an important but seemingly forgotten part of.
Posted 15 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
This was from their 2nd album titled Traffic.  Several of the songs were covered from that one.  A big seller for them.  Always preferred their versions to any others.  A group of very talented singers, writers, musicians.
Posted 15 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
Feelin' Alright ...especially now this song is playing. A true classic!
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
I knew there had to be a better version than J.C. ...
Posted 16 years ago by zjustme    [ Reply ]
Flute rock was not just the domain of the Moody Blues and Jethro Tull: Traffic used flute on a lot of cuts (but not this one)
Posted 16 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
justDave wrote:
I've loved this song from Day 1. Nothing has changed my mind about it.
Posted 16 years ago by eeke    [ Reply ]
good to hear this version again. I kinda forgot about it!
Posted 16 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
That was a nice run when Dave Mason was in the fold.
Posted 16 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
Amazing!! I haven't heard this version before.
Posted 16 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
Wonderful Summery sounds....
Posted 16 years ago by Dickieb68    [ Reply ]
Just for the record, Dave Mason wrote the song. Joe Cocker is great, but he hardly ever wrote his hits.
Posted 17 years ago by lethewar    [ Reply ]
Not there greatest song IMO but still great! Try "Hole in my shoe" or "Low spark of high-heeled boys", just for example.
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
justDave wrote:
I've loved this song from Day 1. Nothing has changed my mind about it.
Posted 17 years ago by eeke    [ Reply ]
steveinmaine wrote:
Hey, is that Dave Mason I hear? Whatever happened to him? Traffic was a very mellow band. Can anybody suggest a modern equivalent of this jazzy/rocky genre?
He's still rocking. I saw him in a small club in Ottawa, Capital of Canada, about a year ago. Solid. Check out his website to find out where he'll play next.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
MylenerHead wrote:
Doesn't quite have the depth of soul or the intensity of emotion as Joe Cocker's most excellent rendition. It's a bit ho-hum compared to Cocker's version.
Yes! But even the Joe Cocker version has me waiting for it to start totally rocking, and it falls just short...
Posted 21 years ago by jkp653    [ Reply ]
A jazzy/rock Traffic-esqe type band now would have to be Dave Matthews Band. In my opinion.
Posted 21 years ago by blue23    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by MylenerHead: Doesn't quite have the depth of soul or the intensity of emotion as Joe Cocker's most excellent rendition. It's a bit ho-hum compared to Cocker's version.
But it does have a certain originality that Joe never possessed.
Posted 21 years ago by stickytylertoo    [ Reply ]
I\'ve loved this song from Day 1. Nothing has changed my mind about it.
Posted 21 years ago by justDave    [ Reply ]
Hey, is that Dave Mason I hear? Whatever happened to him? Traffic was a very mellow band. Can anybody suggest a modern equivalent of this jazzy/rocky genre?
Posted 21 years ago by steveinmaine    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by MylenerHead: Doesn't quite have the depth of soul or the intensity of emotion as Joe Cocker's most excellent rendition. It's a bit ho-hum compared to Cocker's version.
Yes, but I still like this version for the sax and bass parts.
Posted 22 years ago by Lee    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by NYY96: Am I the only one who wants to run out to my car and start driving down the Interstate while this one's playing? :D
You're not alone. :D
Posted 22 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by MylenerHead: Doesn't quite have the depth of soul or the intensity of emotion as Joe Cocker's most excellent rendition. It's a bit ho-hum compared to Cocker's version.
Agreed. Actually, Huey Lewis does a pretty good version in that awful karaoke movie...
Posted 22 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
Doesn\'t quite have the depth of soul or the intensity of emotion as Joe Cocker\'s most excellent rendition. It\'s a bit ho-hum compared to Cocker\'s version.
Posted 22 years ago by MylenerHead    [ Reply ]
Am I the only one who wants to run out to my car and start driving down the Interstate while this one\'s playing? :D
Posted 22 years ago by NYY96    [ Reply ]