Blue Swede’s “Hooked on a Feeling” is one of the most famous classic rock one-hit wonders of the 1970s. Notably, Blue Swede was not the first act to record the song. In addition, the writer of the song was behind major hits by Elvis Presley.
The original version of Blue Swede’s ‘Hooked on a Feeling’ was interpreted as a drug song
Mark James wrote “Hooked on a Feeling.” He’s most known for writing hits from Elvis’ comeback period, including “Suspicious Minds,” “Raised on Rock,” and “Always on My Mind.” During a 2014 interview with Spin, he revealed his love for his childhood crush inspired “Hooked on a Feeling.” “It’s a true story,” he said. “It’s more or less a song about someone I wanted to be with.”
The original version of the track was by B. J. Thomas, the pop singer who gave us the hit...
The original version of Blue Swede’s ‘Hooked on a Feeling’ was interpreted as a drug song
Mark James wrote “Hooked on a Feeling.” He’s most known for writing hits from Elvis’ comeback period, including “Suspicious Minds,” “Raised on Rock,” and “Always on My Mind.” During a 2014 interview with Spin, he revealed his love for his childhood crush inspired “Hooked on a Feeling.” “It’s a true story,” he said. “It’s more or less a song about someone I wanted to be with.”
The original version of the track was by B. J. Thomas, the pop singer who gave us the hit...
- 7/20/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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