"Feeling Good" by Nina Simone

1. theturbolemming
   February 3rd, 2009 at 8:25 pm

   Mmm. I certainly do love that song (the Muse version is quite good, too).

   Whenever I'm feeling like crap, I like to listen to The Weakerthans--a seriously amazing but seriously underrated band--to cheer me up. Their smooth vocals and light, creative (!) rock never fail. I particularly like 'Plea from a Cat Named Virtue,' 'My Favorite Chords,' and 'The Prescience of Dawn.' They also have the most amazing lyrics; they're pure poetry. Highly recommended.

2. Israel
   February 3rd, 2009 at 8:32 pm

   Rock Lobster!

3. petra
   February 3rd, 2009 at 9:22 pm

   aahhhh...i needed that...

4. mouserz
   February 3rd, 2009 at 9:36 pm

   Listened to this song for years, and I like the Six Feet Under video more then this. I also love Sinnerman.

5. VonSkippy
   February 3rd, 2009 at 10:27 pm

   This one for me...

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuxghiwjgQc

6. Johnny Cat
   February 3rd, 2009 at 10:47 pm

   She's awesome, just bought that song recently. Great video, and I'd have to say the songs I heard today jazzed my day up in an ironic way. The local classic rock station, KGON, is playing their whole library A-Z by title, and I happened to hear "Gone Shootin" by AC/DC and "Gonna Raise Hell" by Cheap Trick back to back. What can I say, they jazzed me up.

7. MidwestMedic
   February 3rd, 2009 at 11:03 pm

   Thanks for posting this...an amazing song and a good video for it too.

8. smallerdemon
   February 4th, 2009 at 12:20 am

   Yeah, I usually go with the Muse version to lift my spirits in a somewhat sinister way.

9. Johnny Cat
   February 4th, 2009 at 12:33 am

   Muse has a version? *perk

10. Sheldon
    February 4th, 2009 at 12:39 am

    Yeah, I like Michael Bublé's version better.
    Oh well.

11. Japesy
    February 4th, 2009 at 12:52 am

    Well, now I feel kinda like a twinky, but Mr. Blue Sky by ELO

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98P-gu_vMRc&feature=related

    I'm not ashamed!

12. Johnny Cat
    February 4th, 2009 at 1:04 am

    "All I Want Is You" from the Juno soundtrack. This musician seems to specialize in children's learning songs. This one is great fun.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PTzUkFtMBk

13. Lauren
    February 4th, 2009 at 1:27 am

    Great song. I recently found the old Four Tops song "Loco in Acapulco" which is just so energetic it can't help but put you in good spirits. Also on my list are "Ordinary Day" by Great Big Sea (which really is a must listen! It's on youtube), "I Stand" by Idina Menzel, and "Lucky Today" by Cloud Cult (from the eSurance commercials lol).

14. Massimo
    February 4th, 2009 at 2:48 am

    I usually listen to B-52's Song For a New Generation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDh3NegeNvQ) or Abba's Dancing Queen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REElUors1pQ). Then, I'm happy again!

15. NiukNiuk
    February 4th, 2009 at 3:54 am

    The Wax Tailor version of feeling good (named "how I feel") is very good too, if you like trip hop:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEhVGEGeOao

16. Zakk
    February 4th, 2009 at 5:00 am

    I agree, I think the Michael Buble version of 'Feeling Good' is better. I just think he has a nicer voice. Anyways, I love music. It's my favrit thing ever, over movies or photography or even eating. Maybe not makin' love though. When I'm in a bad mood ANY song (as long as it's a good song) can cheer me up.

17. Sylvain
    February 4th, 2009 at 5:53 am

    "Rainy days and mondays always get me down" by The Carpenters ... I should take that gun ...

18. droof
    February 4th, 2009 at 8:18 am

    this is sort of covered in a well-known song by Underworld, can't remember the title

19. katie
    February 4th, 2009 at 8:21 am

    Most of the album Super Extra Heavy Gravity by The Cardigans gets me out of a funk. Or, if I'm really low down I reach for my childhood/highschool music: Canadian indie rock. Thrush Hermit, Tricky Woo, Sloan etc.

    Some of the images in that video would make really lovely images screen printed on shirts.

20. supaswag
    February 4th, 2009 at 9:38 am

    Still the best version. I just listened to "The Wannadies - You and Me Song" which always puts a big smile on my face >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4D5N0vqFXw

21. John W. Thompson
    February 4th, 2009 at 10:20 am

    Grazin' in the Grass by either Hugh Masekela or Friends of Distinction will work quite well.

22. kjax
    February 4th, 2009 at 10:30 am

    Nina Simone didn't write this song, and her voice isn't to everyone's taste, but she made this song hers. Michael Buble's version is soulless and square. I am curious to hear Muse cover it though.

23. reesepeace
    February 4th, 2009 at 10:45 am

    "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" by Simon and Garfunkel has always set good vibes for me

24. Mytake
    February 4th, 2009 at 10:47 am

    "Manhattan" by Ella Fitzgerald!

25. MikedeBC82
    February 4th, 2009 at 11:30 am

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8yx4k4tzqE <- My personal choice for audible prozac.

26. PinkPandaParade
    February 4th, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    Great song!!! I just heard Modest Mouse's Float On. Definitely a constant anthem.

27. Helgar
    February 4th, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    I've always loved this song. It's upbeat, funky, and fun to listen/dance to.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJmX1z1NY2c

28. heather
    February 4th, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    One of my favorite songs and a fantastic video to go along with it. Now I feel all warm and fuzzy c:

    Whenever I need cheering up, I either listen to 'I'm Yours' by Jason Mraz or anything upbeat by the Barenaked Ladies, in particular 'Angry People', 'Another Postcard', or 'If I Had a Million Dollars'

29. sefa
    February 4th, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    Mary J Blige - Just Fine
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=9ETfNxDVlpQ

    ...or Deee-Lite's Groove is in the Heart

    Don't mope. Dance!

30. S-r-ex
    February 4th, 2009 at 4:36 pm

    For some reason, I was thinking of James Bond when I heard this...

31. hearsmusic
    February 5th, 2009 at 9:29 am

    Anything by LCD Soundsystem can break me out of a funk, usually.

    I like "Feeling Good," they just used Buble's version on American Idol the other night.

32. Cristina
    February 20th, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    "the pizza song" by the bouncing souls is such a fun song
    and "st. andrews" by bedouin soundclash is fun and relaxing.

    &&& i always love "be kind" by devendra banhart

    =)

33. fabregas
    March 11th, 2009 at 11:06 am

    i have a question.is it just me or Mary J Blige is not will not make a good Nina Simone in an upcoming movie.I think Alicia Keys will be perfect.not only she can play the keyboard, they have that same look.wat do u guys think

34. Ali S.
    March 11th, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    @ fabregas

    I think Mary J Blige has the look but you're right Alicia Keys has the voice. Good idea. I'm just glad that no one thought of Beyonce Knowles...she can sing but I wouldn't want to see her as Nina Simone. She's got too much of a Pop vibe to her.

35. Citizen
    March 11th, 2009 at 8:04 pm

    I see you're a Nina Simone fan,
    I'm about to release a project paying tribute to Nina Simone and I've put together a Trailer/Sampler for the project in the format of a Youtube video. Help me continue Nina Simones legacy and support this project by posting the trailer on your blog.
    It's called "In Search of her Soul: A tribute to Nina Simone"
    Here's the link...
    Thanks In Advance
    Citizen
    Video Code:
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