Who did the original version of Hooked on a Feeling?
Who did the original version of Hooked on a Feeling?
singer B.J. Thomas
“Hooked on a Feeling” by Blue Swede is a song that we all know and love. But that version of the song, released in the U.S. by the Swedish band in 1974, is actually a cover song. Several years before, in 1968, country and pop singer B.J. Thomas released the original version of the song, which was written by Mark James.
When did Blue Swede do Hooked on a Feeling?
1974
Hooked on a Feeling is an album by Swedish Rock band Blue Swede released in 1974.
Who sang Hooked on a Feeling first B.J. Thomas or Blue Suede?
“Hooked on a Feeling” is a 1968 pop song about unrequited love, written by Mark James and originally performed by B.J. Thomas. Thomas’s version featured the sound of the electric sitar (played by Reggie Young) and reached No. 5 in 1969 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How many versions of Hooked on a Feeling are there?
Versions
| Title | Release date | |
|---|---|---|
| i | Hooked on a Feeling | July 1969 |
| i | Hooked on a Feeling | February 2001 |
| i | Hooked on a Feeling | September 2013 |
| i | Hooked on a Feeling | October 2014 |
WHO released Hooked on a Feeling in the 1960s?
BJ Thomas’ “Hooked On A Feeling” was released on his fourth studio album, On My Way. It peaked at No. 5 in 1969 on the Cash Box Top 100 and Billboard Hot 100.
Who was the lead singer of Blue Swede?
Björn Skifs
Blue Swede were a Swedish rock band fronted by Björn Skifs which was active between the years 1973–1975. Blue Swede released two albums of cover versions, including a rendition of “Hooked on a Feeling”, which brought them international chart success.
When did B.J. Thomas release the song Hooked on a Feeling?
1968Hooked on a Feeling / Released
