Hooked on a Feeling

“Hooked on a Feeling” is a love song by the American R&B group. The song was written by Mark James and produced by Chips Moman. The song was inspired by a childhood love. It was recorded in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968 and released on October 29, 1968.

Mark James

Blue Swede released the album Hooked on a Feeling in 1974. It became internationally famous because of its ‘ooga chaka’ cover of Mark James’ song. All of the tracks were written by Bengt Palmers and Bjorn Skifs.

B.J. Thomas

“Hooked On A Feeling” by B.J. Thomas was released in 1968. This song features double-tracking, a string section, and a sitar solo by Reggie Young. Its lyrics are incredibly relatable and evoke a feeling of longing. It is a song about love that’s sure to get your heart pumping.

The song first gained popularity in the late 1990s when it was featured on the soundtrack for Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs. Later, the song appeared on the trailer for the popular film Guardians of the Galaxy. Afterwards, the track reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was also covered by other artists, including the Twinkle Brothers and the Count Basie Band.

Blue Swede

The band Blue Swede recorded “Hooked on a Feeling” in 1974. The song was written by Mark James, who worked for the legendary Memphis producer Chips Moman. B.J. Thomas recorded the track in 1968, but it was not until 1974 that Blue Swede covered it. The album was a hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Blue Swede’s version of “Hooked on a Feeling” cranked up the original song’s catchiness. Their arrangement seems calculated to make the song stick in listeners’ heads. By contrast, Skifs’ version makes B.J. Thomas seem twee.

Louise Mandrell

For over 40 years, Louise Mandrell has lent her voice and talents to a variety of nonprofits, including the American Cancer Society and the United Way. She has also been a longtime champion of the Boy Scouts of America. Her television specials, known as “Celebrity Shoots,” have raised more than $1 million for the organization. In 2005, Louise Mandrell sold her theater in Pigeon Forge and moved her home base to Nashville.

Louise continued touring through the 1990s and beyond, but decided to slow down in order to spend more time with her family. She eventually decided to open her own signature theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This allowed her to perform for thousands of fans each night.

RC Bannon

RC Bannon was born Daniel Shipley on May 2, 1945. He has been active in the music industry since 1977, and has recorded albums for both the RCA and Columbia labels. In addition to his own work, Bannon has written songs for songwriters such as Ronnie Milsap, Bobby G. Rice, and Barbara Mandrell. His most well-known solo song, “Wonders and Losers”, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.