Comments on: “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone

By: hopeangeli

hopeangeli — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:04:08 +0000

At least everyone posting is nice and articulate…

By: Citizen

Citizen — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:04:28 +0000

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:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl-pGkTgYV8&eurl=http://messaging.myspa ce.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mail.readmessageV2&userID=8555278&type=Sen t&messageID=480623&feature=player_embedded

By: Ali S.

Ali S. — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:18:15 +0000

@ 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.

By: fabregas

fabregas — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:06:55 +0000

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

By: Cristina

Cristina — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 02:17:30 +0000

“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

By: hearsmusic

hearsmusic — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:29:28 +0000

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.

By: S-r-ex

S-r-ex — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:36:16 +0000

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

By: sefa

sefa — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:01:55 +0000

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

…or Deee-Lite’s Groove is in the Heart

Don’t mope. Dance!

By: heather

heather — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:01:46 +0000

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’

By: Helgar

Helgar — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:54:36 +0000

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

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

By: PinkPandaParade

PinkPandaParade — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:41:29 +0000

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

By: MikedeBC82

MikedeBC82 — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:30:44 +0000

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

By: Mytake

Mytake — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:47:13 +0000

“Manhattan” by Ella Fitzgerald!

By: reesepeace

reesepeace — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:45:05 +0000

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

By: kjax

kjax — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:30:43 +0000

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.

By: John W. Thompson

John W. Thompson — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:20:11 +0000

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

By: supaswag

supaswag — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:38:43 +0000

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

By: katie

katie — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:21:50 +0000

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.

By: droof

droof — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:18:25 +0000

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

By: Sylvain

Sylvain — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:53:56 +0000

“Rainy days and mondays always get me down” by The Carpenters … I should take that gun …

By: Zakk

Zakk — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:00:09 +0000

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.

By: NiukNiuk

NiukNiuk — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:54:42 +0000

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

By: Massimo

Massimo — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:48:27 +0000

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!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:27:45 +0000

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).

By: Johnny Cat

Johnny Cat — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:04:15 +0000

“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

By: Japesy

Japesy — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:52:02 +0000

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!

By: Sheldon

Sheldon — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:39:32 +0000

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

By: Johnny Cat

Johnny Cat — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:33:16 +0000

Muse has a version? *perk

By: smallerdemon

smallerdemon — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:20:46 +0000

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

By: MidwestMedic

MidwestMedic — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:03:48 +0000

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

By: Johnny Cat

Johnny Cat — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:47:27 +0000

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.

By: VonSkippy

VonSkippy — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:27:26 +0000

This one for me…

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

By: mouserz

mouserz — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:36:35 +0000

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

By: petra

petra — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:22:35 +0000

aahhhh…i needed that…

By: Israel

Israel — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:32:06 +0000

Rock Lobster!

By: theturbolemming

theturbolemming — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:25:11 +0000

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.