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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
| lbeaton | Posted: Feb 28, 2013 - 08:36 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. |
| WonderLizard (2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise) | Posted: Dec 27, 2012 - 17:35 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? |
| gutthawk (Stratford, Ontario, Canada) | Posted: Sep 24, 2012 - 12:12 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.... |
| jagdriver (Just a nod and a wink south of Paradise) | Posted: Sep 24, 2012 - 12:09 Great tune, great group. I also like Joe's version. That is all. |
| Kokoloco53 (Southeastern Arizona) | Posted: Apr 19, 2012 - 14:44 Grand Funk Railroad covers this song as well as anyone and with a lot more quality. Traffic hits the wall on this one. |
| ajlept (Athens, GA) | Posted: Apr 19, 2012 - 14:44 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. |
| pinnyrat | Posted: Dec 14, 2011 - 15:54 I've only ever heard Cocker's version...I like it. |
| pinnyrat | Posted: Dec 14, 2011 - 15:54 I've only ever heard Cocker's version...I like it. |
| bachbeet | Posted: Nov 12, 2011 - 23:04 "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." |
| Umberdog | Posted: Oct 12, 2011 - 09:27 I've never liked this song. |
| billybob123 (Southern California) | Posted: Aug 10, 2011 - 12:45 I like the Three Dog Night version! |
| Jelani (Home of the freak, land of the vague) | Posted: Apr 06, 2011 - 06:50 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. |
| WonderLizard (2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise) | Posted: Feb 02, 2011 - 11:46 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.  Self edit: Didn't see the Mason/Traffic references below (bachbeet and kurtster). |
| victoryluna (stuck in Zincinnati) | Posted: Feb 02, 2011 - 11:45 helgigermany wrote: Like here! BTW who is singing? Primarily Dave Mason. Check out his solo "Alone Together" record from 1970 - incredible. |
| helgigermany (Germany) | Posted: Jan 02, 2011 - 04:15 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? |
| nalle (Malmo, Sweden) | Posted: Dec 01, 2010 - 13:15 Yes, feeling alright. It´s cold and snow all over Sweden but this kind of music keeps you warm. |
| peacockangel (Phoenix) | Posted: Jun 25, 2010 - 08:34 could have been |
| govna (beantown) | Posted: Sep 14, 2009 - 08:44 romeotuma wrote: This song is so good for the ears... ...i like how you roll. |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Jun 11, 2009 - 10:01 This song is so good for the ears... |
| kurtster (Seeking shelter from the cold) | Posted: May 10, 2009 - 16:43 Yep, great take. Dave Mason fan here. Loved the Traffic family of musicians of which Dave was an important but seemingly forgotten part of. |
| bachbeet | Posted: Mar 08, 2009 - 15:16 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. |
| peter_james_bond (Lunenburg, NS) | Posted: Mar 08, 2009 - 14:22 Feelin' Alright ...especially now this song is playing. A true classic! |
| zjustme | Posted: Jul 30, 2008 - 11:52 I knew there had to be a better version than J.C. ... |
| ThePoose | Posted: May 28, 2008 - 12:15 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) |
| eeke (Canal Winchester Ohio) | Posted: Mar 26, 2008 - 12:27 justDave wrote: I've loved this song from Day 1.
Nothing has changed my mind about it.   |
| Alifreckles50 (Frederick, MD) | Posted: Mar 26, 2008 - 12:26 good to hear this version again. I kinda forgot about it! |
| sharkartist | Posted: Mar 26, 2008 - 12:24 That was a nice run when Dave Mason was in the fold. |
| coolpeople_rule | Posted: Feb 24, 2008 - 00:33 Amazing!! I haven't heard this version before. |
| Dickieb68 (Wellington NZ) | Posted: Jan 23, 2008 - 14:37 Wonderful Summery sounds....  |
| lethewar | Posted: Oct 25, 2007 - 06:34 Just for the record, Dave Mason wrote the song. Joe Cocker is great, but he hardly ever wrote his hits. |
| nigelr (Coffs Harbour, Australia) | Posted: Jun 02, 2007 - 03:02 Not there greatest song IMO but still great! Try "Hole in my shoe" or "Low spark of high-heeled boys", just for example. |
| eeke (Canal Winchester Ohio) | Posted: May 17, 2007 - 07:13 justDave wrote: I've loved this song from Day 1.
Nothing has changed my mind about it.    |
| ThePoose | Posted: Feb 12, 2007 - 11:33 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. |
| anonymous (Isle of Man A rock in the Irish Sea) | Posted: Aug 26, 2003 - 03:09 Major YAWN.  Excellent song - just a wet attempt at it here.  |
| jkp653 | Posted: Aug 15, 2003 - 22:02 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... |
| blue23 (California) | Posted: Aug 05, 2003 - 16:50 A jazzy/rock Traffic-esqe type band now would have to be Dave Matthews Band. In my opinion. |
| stickytylertoo (Houston, TX) | Posted: Jun 05, 2003 - 12:03 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. |
| justDave (Ventura, CA) | Posted: Mar 15, 2003 - 22:38 I've loved this song from Day 1. Nothing has changed my mind about it. |
| great_one (Secret Hideaway (USA)) | Posted: Feb 13, 2003 - 07:37 Originally Posted by steveinmaine:
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? Yes, that is indeed Dave Mason you hear. :) |
| steveinmaine (3186.01 miles from Radio Paradise, as the Car drives a few miles down the road from Poland, ME) | Posted: Nov 23, 2002 - 13:34 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? |
| Lee (Seattle (moist), WA) | Posted: Oct 13, 2002 - 17:50 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. |
| miamizsun (Miami Beach, FL) | Posted: Sep 23, 2002 - 06:31 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 |
| TheLoneIguana (Fresno, CA) | Posted: Aug 13, 2002 - 08:58 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... |
| MylenerHead (Somewhere In the South) | Posted: Apr 01, 2002 - 07:21 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. |
| phleek (Fort Wayne, IN) | Posted: Jan 28, 2002 - 19:18 Yeah, I think you are the only one actually. ;) But it IS a good song... |
| NYY96 (NJ) | Posted: Jan 28, 2002 - 19:13 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 |