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Elvis-TheKingsCourt _ A Song In The Spotlight _ I Got a Feelin' in My Body

Posted by: Steve Apr 27 2006, 07:31 PM

I Got a Feelin' in My Body:

The song is written by Dennis Linde and recorded by Elvis on December 10, 1973, at Stax Studios in Memphis. Recorded between 9pm and 4:30am, togheter with the song It's Midnight.

Composer Linde was overdubbed on guitar at a later date. The single had no overdubbing.

The Lyrics might have been spiritual, but the playing cooked, and Elvis was totally caught up in the excitement. After a few tempo adjustments and several good takes, Elvis's voice began to wear thin on the seventh try. The playback confirmed that they already had everthing they where looking for on take three, so it was transferred to the master reel.

First Single Release (b/w There's a Honky Tonk Angel): August 1979
First LP Release : Good Times, March 1974.
Later LP Released: Our Memories Of Elvis Vol. 2

Lyrics:

(Linde)

When Moses walked the children out of Egypt land
Said now don't you worry, we're in the Lord's hands
He's gonna walk beside us, the time is comin' near
He's gonna wash away all our misery and our fear

I got a feelin' in my body
This will be our lucky day
We'll be releasing all our sorrow
Leave it layin' along the way

When Daniel faced the lion there wasn't any doubt
You got to be like Daniel and the Lord will help us out

I got a feelin' in my body
This will be our lucky day
We'll be releasing all our sorrow
Leave it layin' along the way

Won't you lift your eyes up children
Lift them to the sky
Heaven stands before you, gates are open wide
Shelter for the weary, comfort for the weak
We'll leave the devil's evil, sweatin' on the street

I gotta, I gotta, I gotta
I got a feelin' in my body
This will be our lucky day
We'll be releasing all our sorrow
Leave it layin' along the way

Won't you lift your eyes up children
Lift them to the sky
Heaven stands before you, gates are open wide
Shelter for the weary, comfort for the weak
Leave the devils evil, sweatin' on the street

I gotta, I gotta, I gotta
I got a feelin' in my body
This will be our lucky day
We'll be releasing all our sorrow
Leave it layin' along the way

I wanna know, I wanna know,
I wanna know right now, I wanna know
Yeah. yeah, I got a feel
I got a feelin' I got a feelin'

I got a feelin' in my body
This will be our lucky day
We'll be releasing all our sorrow
Leave it layin' along the way

Takes:
CPA5 1617

Take 01
Take 02
Take 03 Master Take
Take 05
Take 06
Take 07

Studio:
Stax Studios, Memphis

A&R/Producer:
Felton Jarvis

Session Engineers:
Mike Moran, Dick Baxter

Overdub Engineers:
Mickey Crofford (Hollywood), Al Pachucki (Nashville)

Guitar's:
James Burton, Johnny Christopher

Acoustic Guitar:
Charlie Hodge

Bass:
Norbert Putnam

Drums:
Ronnie Tutt

Piano, Organ:
David Briggs, Per-Erik Hallin

Vocals:
J.D Sumner & The Stamps, Voice, Kathy Westmoreland, Mary Greene, Mary Holladay, Susan Pilkington

Also look here:

http://www.elvis-tkc.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1257

Posted by: elvisfan57 Apr 27 2006, 08:06 PM

this is definately a great song. thank's for all the info Steve [img]style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif[/img]

Posted by: NightRider Apr 27 2006, 09:20 PM

Very Under-rated song....from an equally under-rated album.....different...but oh so cool...... [img]style_emoticons/default/up.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/default/wiggle.gif[/img] Great info as always Steve [img]style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif[/img]

Posted by: BJBAmerica Apr 28 2006, 02:11 AM

Great post, Steve! [img]style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif[/img]

Good song.....Truly has that Memphis Soul/Funk sound. Very 70's...Very Good!!

Posted by: Brad Apr 28 2006, 03:51 AM

Yes, nice post Steve, this is an awesome song for sure, one of my favorites [img]style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif[/img] .

Posted by: Vicky Apr 30 2006, 08:45 AM

I love this song. It makes me happy!!! [img]style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/default/woohoo.gif[/img]

Posted by: One Night Apr 30 2006, 10:08 PM

GREAT INFO ..AS ALWAYS THANKS STEVE [img]style_emoticons/default/notworthy.gif[/img]

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Posted by: The Batman May 10 2006, 11:08 PM

not one of my favourite songs but good all the same

Posted by: Pacer May 13 2006, 12:09 PM

A good song though to me not one of his best 'religious ' performances. But Elvis' obvious passion for the song makes it that much more enjoyable. I think Chris says it best, 'different... but oh so cool.

Posted by: colonel snow May 30 2006, 03:22 PM

for the completists>>some alternate takes are released:
take 1 - 3:24 - Essential Elvis vol. 5
take 4 - 3:34 - Today tomiorrow and forever
take 6 - false start
take 7 - 3:42 - both on FTD CD Easter special

colonel snow

Posted by: landis Jul 26 2006, 03:26 AM

This one of my fave 1970's songs!

Posted by: Suspicious Minds Jul 28 2006, 05:58 PM

With this song Elvis was trying something up to date.
I don't think this song would have charted very well as a single.
It sounded like Elvis was tired of recording this song.

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Posted by: colonel snow Feb 10 2007, 11:26 AM

the Elvis recording is very close to the demo version recorded by Dennis Linde;

colonel snow

Posted by: rebelgirl Oct 2 2007, 02:39 PM

A great one!! yes sir

Posted by: mezaid Oct 3 2007, 08:45 AM

Great Post Steve

One Of My Favourites

I Like The Rhythm & Country Version Best

Adrian

Posted by: Julia May 18 2011, 05:31 PM

oh yea fab song

Posted by: Tony Trout Aug 11 2011, 06:39 PM

I, personally, don't think that this was a good choice of song for Elvis.....he sounds tired all the way through the song...of course, by that time, he was tired of everything music-related, period so that could also very well explain the lackluster performance.

Posted by: NightRider Aug 13 2011, 02:31 PM

lackluster ? Are we talking about the same song ?

While i'd agree it's far from his best moment....its hardly that bad. Always enjoyed it in all honesty

Posted by: J Aug 13 2011, 03:46 PM

I can only agree with you, Chris... it's most definitely a solid performance from EP and one I personally never skip when it comes on on any CD.
It has that cool 'seventies vibe' going too, with EP's own touch added as always.

I guess it has to be "lackluster" to some people as it was recorded after 1970, after all...