Leslie Bricusse Feelings Good Analysis

“Feeling Good” is a song originally written by Leslie Bricusse and composed by Anthony Newley for the musical, The Roar of the Greasepaint-The Smell of the Crowd in 1964 (Denton 2002). It was made famous by the legendary jazz singer Nina Simone when she recorded it and put it on her album I Put a Spell on You in 1965. Since then there have been countless covers that offer unique styles and interpretations that seem to hold a similar feeling and emotional grip.

In 1964, Cy Grant was the first person to perform “Feeling Good” in the musical The Roar of the Greasepaint-The Smell of the Crowd in the UK tour. His articulation of the words and vibrato on sustained notes brought a more classical feel that you do not find in most of the covers. Later

He recorded his version in 2005 for his album, It’s Time, which was one of his most successful debuts and sold over five million copies worldwide (“Michael Buble Bio,” n.d.) His cover is similar to the style of Frank Sinatra, another famous jazz singer who also did a cover of “Feeling Good”. They way Michael Buble stirs up emotion from beginning to end sends chills down my spine. His voice is utterly beautiful and raw. Even the instruments playing in the background are phenomenal. The dynamic contrast of the strings at the beginning build up tension that eventually is relieved at the instrumental break where the rest of the band begins to

Even though the cover artists that I have mentioned interpret the song “Feeling Good” in an imaginative way, I believe Michael Buble’s was the best. The way he opens up the song with a quiet, subtle voice and then reaches a climax before the chorus starts is so powerful and fulfilling. The more you get into the song, the more powerful and emotional it gets. His cover of “Feeling Good” is utterly beautiful in every way, from his voice to the instruments playing in the