hooked on a feeling

“Hooked on a Feeling” is a 1968 pop song about unrequited love, written by Mark James and originally performed by B.J. Thomas. Thomas’s version featured the sound of the electric sitar (played by Reggie Young) and reached No. 5 in 1969 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Was Hooked on a Feeling popular?

In 1973, Blue Swede released a cover of the song Hooked On a Feeling in Sweden. The song became extremely popular in Europe, and in February 1974 it was released in the U.S. The song rapidly shot up to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

What does hook on mean?

1 : addicted to (a drug) He got hooked on drugs at an early age. 2 : very interested and enthusiastic about (something) He’s hooked on skiing.

What happened Blue Swede?

They disbanded after Skifs decided to embark on his solo career.

Where did Ooga Chaka come from?

1. a) Oomba ooga: Often cited as the original inspiration for the Blue Swede version, the “oomba ooga” chant plays a memorable part in “Running Bear,” a 1959 hit sung by Johnny Preston and written by J.P. Richardson, better known as the Big Bopper.

Is Hooked on a Feeling a one hit wonder?

Todd discusses the history of Blue Swede, the one-hit wonder behind “Hooked on a Feeling,” a song that had a resurgence in popularity due to the recent Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).

What songs did Mark James write?

Mark James is known for writing songs including Elvis Presley’s major hits Suspicious Minds and Moody Blue, Always on my Mind by Willie Nelson, Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede, Sunday Sunrise by Brenda Lee, One Hell of a Woman by Mac Davis, and Everybody Loves a Rain Song by B.J. Thomas.

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