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During the Summer of 1968 I began painting and creating lots of 'pop' art posters. They were little more than copycat versions of all the 'Flower Power' artwork I was seeing in magazines, newspapers and on LP covers. At the time I was barely aware of the artists I was being inspired by, those working in San Francisco like Rick Griffin, Kelley/Mouse studios and Wes Wilson. The amazing 'hippy' posters for concerts really caught my eye and it was these that I was attempting to mimic in my early attempts at psychedelic/dayglo paintings. 

What especially attracted me was all the far-out lettering, often difficult to read it intrigued me constantly. Wes Wilson was a pioneer in this and created a unique style for concerts produced by Bill Graham at the Fillmore Auditorium. Drawing type in shapes formed a big part of my early graphic designs and a future was evolving thanks to Wes and the many other artists from this time.

Below are some of his posters created in the late 60s, featuring some legendary bands. 

Two concerts for the Yardbirds, The Doors & Richie Havens (left) and The Byrds (right).

(Left): Moby Grape & The Chambers Brothers. (Right) Otis Rush, Grateful Dead &
The Canned Heat Blues Band.

My favourite story goes as follows: 'quote'

"Well, it's nice, but I can't read it," Mr. Graham is said to have remarked.

"Yeah", Mr. Wilson responded, "and that's why people are gonna stop and look at it."

Remembering Wes Wilson, who died in January of this year. 

I hadn't planned to post on Christmas Day - so how did this come about ?

Well I'll tell you... I recently saw a BBC programme entitled "The Truth About Christmas Carols" narrated by Howard Goodall. The Truro Cathedral Choir were featured and the singing of 'And The Glory of The Lord' was just fantastic.

Only available as part of a 6 minute 'out-take' from the programme (link: worth a look), I went in search of alternatives. There are many renditions, this is the Brussels Choral Society.

You may know the song, it's from the popular Part 1 of 'Messiah', sometimes called the 'Christmas' portion. December 25th 2020 - Today's Star of Wonder is a piece of music composed 279 years ago by George Frideric Handel. 

Simple rules: 
Track is predominantly vocal and the intro is at least 30 seconds long before any singing starts.

1990s - Fairly obvious choice here with some 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' from Nirvana. Hello, hello >

Honourable mention for the 90s goes to >>>  The Foo Fighters and their 1997 track 'Everlong'. Dave Grohl again.

2000s - Firmly in my kids music territory now, full on. 

[Warning: this track's video is from the movie 'Jackass' and comes with a PG rating 😬]  As crazy Andrew W.K. sings 'We Want Fun' > love it

Honourable mention for the 00s is >>>  Creed and 'My Sacrifice'. Plus Andrew W.K. is a bit of a specialist in the art of rousing intros: check out > 'Ready To Die'; 'She is Beautiful'; 'I Get Wet' or 'The End of our Lives', for good measure.  

That's my selection for you. Did I miss any of your favourites ?

Simple rules:
Track is predominantly vocal and the intro is at least 30 seconds long before any singing starts.

1960s - 'Tin Soldier', this brilliant intro from the Small Faces was featured last Friday.

1970s - I was really spoilt for choice during this decade, but I've gone for :- 

From 1971, a song inspired by the electronic music of Terry Riley this is The Who with the 1:08 lead in to 'Baba O'Riley' > I really like the visuals in this video too

There's many honourable mentions for the 70s >>> 'Question' The Moody Blues; Status Quo 'Down, Down'; 'Pretty Vacant' by The Sex Pistols; Faces 'Stay With Me'; and naturally 'Hotel California' and Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Freebird'. 

1980s - Most versions of this track have at least a 30 second intro, though some recordings do vary a bit. From 1987 comes Guns N' Roses and 'Sweet Child o' Mine' >

Honourable mentions for the 80s are >>> Hall & Oates 'Maneater'; Europa 'Final Countdown'; Flock of Seagulls 'Space Age Love Song'.

> more tomorrow pop pickers...

About a year ago I did a Midweek Spot featuring Rick Beato and his Top 20 Guitar Intros.

Now it's song intros, as selected by me. I've tried to pick songs you'd know, rather than any obscure album tracks, so you are at least partly familiar. (Rules are simple:- 1) it must predominantly be a vocal song & 2) the intro must last at least 30 seconds, to qualify). 

Last week's track, by The Doors, in fact set up the idea with its 1:06 minute intro. I have plenty of tracks ear marked and have gone for a one track from each decade approach, starting today with the sixties. 

From December 1967 a Christmas hit for the Small Faces and 'Tin Soldier'. One of my all time favourite intros at 40 seconds, this excellent video features P.P. Arnold, who sang on the original recording. From the top ... 'come on'

As mentioned this is just the beginning of a run through the decades, check back Monday for Parts Two and Three. 

Just look out for this sign: (see if you can think of what's coming next)

For the record over the last five years the   F R I D A Y  M U S I C  S P O T   has starred 250 tracks, beginning on 13th November 2015. 

The first 50 songs can be reviewed via this link. For 51-100 click here: 101-150 click this one and then 151-200 (link). Today lists the last 50, see below.
Click on the blue arrow ➤ to replay that track. NB: Many of the videos are showing unavailable now, but you can search for an alternative, if you wish.

201 ➤   Jollity Farm .…….….….……........… Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band

202  ➤   Alone Again Or .……….…..........................................…… Love

203  ➤   Signs .…………...……….…...........… Five Man Electricial Band

204  ➤   Jungleland ................... Bruce Springsteen & East Street Band

205  ➤   Air Born .…..……....….............................................…… Camel

206  ➤   Running On Empty .…….….…….….….......... Jackson Browne
207  ➤   Touch and Go ..……...…..…....................................… The Cars

208  ➤  Shower the People .………….........….……......… James Taylor

209  ➤   When My Train Pulls In.…………...................… Gary Clark Jr.

210  ➤   Nostradamus .…………......................….……......… Al Stewart

211  ➤  Symphony .…….............................….....……..… Brooklyn Duo
212  ➤   He Reign's .……….…................................…… Bernie Williams

213  ➤  Jungle .…………...……...….….........… Electric Light Orchestra

214  ➤   Ghost Town ......................................................... The Specials

215  ➤   Lean On Me .…..……......................................….… Bill Withers

216  ➤   Wild Wild Life .….……….…............................... Talking Heads
217  ➤   Stand By Me ..……...…..........................… Playing For Change

218  ➤  Blues For The Lost Days ..….... John Mayall & Bluesbreakers

219  ➤  Sweet Release .……..……............… Reece Wynans & Friends

220  ➤  Home .…………...........................….…....…..........… Paul Rose

221  ➤   I Can Hear Your Heartbeat .…….........................… Chris Rea
222  ➤   Time For Me To Fly .……….…............…… REO Speedwagon

223  ➤  Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) ….…..........… Santana

224  ➤   Peace, Love And Understanding ..................... Elvis Costello

225  ➤   Brimfull of Asha .…..……..............................…… Cornershop

226  ➤   Mr Brightside .….……….….................................... The Killers
227  ➤   You Set The Scene ...…...........................… Arthur Lee & Love 

228  ➤  Rock Around The Clock ..............…. Bill Haley & His Comets

229  ➤  Can't Start Over Again .………......…...........................… Dion

230  ➤  Sacrifice .………..........…..…….................… Sinead O'Conner 

231  ➤  Man of the World.………......….......……......… Fleetwood Mac
232  ➤   Have You Heard .………......…...............……The Moody Blues

233  ➤  Please Don't Tease .………..............................… Cliff Richard

234  ➤   Apache ............................................................... The Shadows

235  ➤   London Kid .…..…….....…… Jean Michel Jarre / Hank Marvin

236  ➤   Dreaming .….……...................….......…....................... Blondie
237  ➤   Good Feeling ..…….........…....................................… Flo Rida

238  ➤  Toye / Pavan ..............…..................…......… Amazing Blondel

239  ➤  1952 Vincent Black Lightning ..............… Richard Thompson

240  ➤  Sweet Memphis .….…….............… Chris Daniels & The Kings

241  ➤  Tell Me Why.…….................................................… Neil Young
242   ➤  Lost All Day.……….…...................................…… Dinosaur Jr.

243  ➤  Pretty Pimpin' .…………........................................… Kurt Vile

244  ➤   Jerusalema ............................................................ Master KG

245  ➤   Boogie Oogie Oogie .…........…….…....…... A Taste of Honey
246  ➤   Time Has Come Today .................… The Chambers Brothers

247  ➤  A Million Stars .........….…...................................… Lone Star

248  ➤  One Last Chance .…….……....…...........… Dreaming David K

249  ➤  Gimme Some Truth .….……….............….......… John Lennon

250  ➤   L.A. Woman .………….................…........……....… The Doors

By my calculations today is the 250th Friday STAR TRACK.
Amazingly we have yet to feature this legendary band. Spoilt for choice perhaps? In regards to this particular track finding an ideal video wasn't easy. One had annoying cars revving over the music. Another had too many California Girls. This isn't that great, a bit grainy on quality but the music sounds brilliant and that's what matters here.
Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, John Densmore and Jim Morrison - The Doors, with the title track from the 1971 album 'L.A. Woman' > classic 'The Weekend Starts Here' Friday Star Track

 

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By some quirk of coincidence today's date also marks 50 years since the start of a "New Underground Scene - Every Friday in Wimbledon" called 'Hobbits Garden'. This new club's opening night saw The Strawbs performing on the tiny stage. I wasn't there and looking at subsequent weeks I don't recall a night there until sometime in early 1971. Therefore my Hobbits Garden Music Spot will be something I'll get to in the New Year. Any memories you have, please send them over. 

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Side Two, Track One of my 'Imagine' LP record label says 'Give Me Some Truth'. While on the record's sleeve it lists this track twice as actually being 'Gimme Some Truth' ! 

The song began life in 1968, with The Beatles, but wasn't finished and released until 1971. This subtle name change is somewhat ironic - nevertheless it is a great track that resonates as much today as then. Wonderful slide guitar from George Harrison with lyrics and locals by John Lennon 

A great phrase, I've heard of late, is we are all experiencing 'Truth Decay' 

An alternative (and occasional) music posting highlighting something out of the ordinary. Perhaps of limited appeal, unconventional, experimental or just far-out ! Call it what you like (or switch it off, if you don't like). 

Saw this on Sunday night's 'Strictly' Show: (click link to Opening Dance number)*. Rather liked the song called 'Blinding Lights' by The Weeknd (aka: Abel Makkonen Tesfaye) a Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer. Then I found this amazing video of the song from earlier this year. Talk about a location. Hold on tight... as we make a song and dance on my birthday > Go Full Screen

*This version is a slightly different mix - with a noticeable slower mid section. 

Welcome back my friends, to the disc that never ends... 

There was another track on the 'PROG magazine' CD that introduced me to an artist called Dreaming David K (aka David Kovacevic) and Organic. 'Lost In Space' was described in the magazine as having hints of ELO and Jeff Wayne's 'War of the Worlds' - I would go on to discover there was plenty more besides that to be enjoyed. 

My take is it sounds like Camel, Genesis, ELP, Yes, Greenslade, Colosseum & ELO all rolled up on the same night to stage an 'everything but the kitchen sink' night to remember. On David Kovacevic's website: (link) he lists a few more influences to those bands I've mentioned. To put it simply there's a lot going on and the album release 'Mr. Passive Progressive' in a review here (link2) says "it needs to be heard. Throwing out more than a nod and a wink to most of the bands above." 

The album finale is 'One Last Chance' - so welcome to the world of Dreaming David K >

 

Naturally I have some more for you:

That 'Lost In Space' track (nice video) > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXCmG6amUMw&t=39s

'It's Electric' > www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clwt43Hu_Ps 

And the excellent bonus track on the album CD called 'Rock 'n' Roll Heaven' that take us to a place we have all no doubt imagined at some time or another > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjb7pWpwZPo 

An alternative (and occasional) music posting highlighting something out of the ordinary. Perhaps of limited appeal, unconventional, experimental or just far-out ! Call it what you like (or switch it off, if you don't like). 

Last month's PROG magazine had a free CD entitled 'A Gentleman's Excuse Me'. I can't find an explanation for this unusual title but I can tell you the CD was full of great music, surprisingly much of it coming from, of all places, Norway! 

Of the 12 tracks on the CD, 5 are by Norwegian bands and released by Apollon Records* in Bergen, what is going on up there? 😉 

After much deliberation I've gone for a double entry of two of my favourite tracks. Norway's Professor Tip Top (great name) with something called 'Beneath The Silence' from their album 'Tomorrow is Delayed' (highly appropriate name for just now) - 2nd half of this track is wonderful - headphones on at the end I suggest >

And this one from Yorkshire, an English band called Apostle and a song titled 'Pale Blue Dot'. Video contains the lyrics:

"All the generals and leaders, Just momentary masters, Of the only home, We've ever known"

* In Bergen, Norway, the Apollon record label is affiliated with a record store/pub in the city centre. Sounds like my kind of place !

Let me take you back to a time when Corona was just a beer and 'social distancing' was a phrase from the future. You may recall after posting a spot (in January) referring to Alan Freeman's Saturday Rock Show that I promised we would return to this topic in the coming weeks. 

That later date never happened for reasons we all know about, however better late than never I make good on that promise today.
Triggered mainly by my purchasing a copy of 'Prog' magazine last month and discovering a number of new bands via their giveaway CD. More on this soon*. First off I'm heading back to that 1978 recording of the 'Saturday Rock Show' that I listened to, where I heard a band from the 70s I'd no memory of at all. Lone Star were a band from Wales, formed in 1975, released two albums and then split in 1978 - the track played by 'Fluff' on that Final programme was a Tony Wilson creation (live recording). The band sounding very Led Zep like on today's belated Star Track: 'A Million Stars' by Lone Star. Intro by Alan Freeman himself >

This is a sound only video. Here's a mind blowing itunes visualizer version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRrR_4X5mt0 

If you like this then check out 'Spaceships' and a rare live video from 1977 'Bells of Berlin'. 

Final link (if you're mad for it) is that Final Rock Show. 

* My Prog mood continues, midweek - with more on this giveaway CD. 

How about an alternative header for today: Timothy Leary's famous 3-part slogan ? 

The thinking behind the header above is because today, 5 years ago, my very first Music Spot was published, with the following message "I'm hoping to make 'The Friday Music Spot' a regular feature. It's finally Friday and the weekend starts here, so turn up the volume."

It was also Friday 13th that day when the first Music Spot spun into action with Funkadelic's 'Maggot Brain'. So I thought something in a similar vein would be appropriate to mark the occasion.

"My soul has been psychedelicized" is today's message from The Chambers Brothers.

"Time Has Come Today" by this American psychedelic soul group, was written by Willie & Joe Chambers. The song was recorded and released as a single in 1966. It then featured on the album 'The Time Has Come' in November 1967, and released again as a single in December 1967. This single spent five weeks at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the Autumn of 1968.

Once I'd heard the album track I felt short changed with the shorter single version. This is not a song - it's a TRIP ! So get the joss sticks burning and tune in for 11 minutes and be psychedelicized (can I suggest full screen and headphones for the full TRIP experience) 

The Chambers Brothers also released a 16 minute track 'Love, Peace & Happiness' in 1969, if you're not done, then drop out to this, it's very 60s, but WELL worth a listen. The message loud and clear:  link here  

There's a few reasons behind today's choice of Star Track.

First off there's the song itself. Take two fine instrumentalists, singer/bassist Janice Marie Johnson and singer/guitarist Hazel P. Payne. A belting bass-line, gibberish lyrics of euphoric silliness and some fine guitar solos. Mixed together by keyboardist Perry Kibble and Janice Marie Johnson who wrote the song between them and you have a huge No.1 hit single.
Then there's the fact that until very recently I'd never seen this track performed. I knew it well enough, released in June 1978, it was a hit in the UK that August and then an American No.1 in September, but I missed seeing it on any TV. So until I saw this video, from 1978, I had no idea what I'd missed.
Finally I remember how popular the single was at the time when my mates were running their Mobile Disco called 'San Fran Disco'. A guaranteed floor filler and among one of the songs I immediately associate with those heady disco days.
So get your boogie boots on for A Taste of Honey with 'Boogie Oogie Oogie':

Here's the card I did for 'San Fran Disco' proprietors, Messrs Parker & Mackinlay (Ray and Don) for their promotional use.  

Hands up if you have heard of the 'Jerusalema Dance Challenge' ?
With the NEWS seemingly on rewind and full of nothing good these days, this song may provide an antidote. The full story of the 'Challenge' I will let you research if you want. The brief outline is South African DJ Master KG released this single last year - real name Kgaogelo Moagi, it features female vocalist Nocembo Zikode. Wikipedia calls it 'Gospel-house disco dance'.
I'm not sure about the music. Somedays I like it and others it's more "I can't get this tune out of my head" kind of feeling, in the way that a happy song can also be annoying. But the dancing is great ! And in these socially distanced times, ideal.
During the Covid pandemic and various lockdowns videos of people dancing to the song sparked a global trend and there are versions everywhere of groups taking up the challenge to join in - bringing hope from Africa to the World.
The South African film industry put this video together which I really like. Initially there was a long action intro but I found this edit, however it requires a time frame I think: 

Video timeline is: 

Action Intro to 1:20 - and it's a wrap !
Music starts 1:40
Dancing starts 1:55
Silent credits from 5:50 onwards, to the end 

- This then is 'Jerusalema' by Master KG >

Click here for more dancing (joyful, rubber limbed kids in this one):

I only heard this song a few weeks ago and while the 'riff' is going to remind you of a lot of other tracks, it was something else that triggered in my brain that said 'I recognise this' ?

Sure enough the artist Kurt Vile was on the very same 'Ragged Glory' CD I wrote about last week. I knew it !

His laidback hippy vibe is very Neil Young (though less obvious on this catchy track), while on other occasions he sounds more Lou Reed or even Tom Petty.

Anyway this is the best riff I've heard in ages and by far his most popular video viewed on YouTube. "Pretty Pimpin'" was released in 2015 as a single and made No.1 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart >

A different 'live' take from WFUV > www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkSr8uR-jxg 

With any new discovery I would urge you to explore further:

A bit Neil Young: 'One Trick Ponies' > www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7OmWKy6_8E 

Vocally a bit Lou Reedy: 'Wakin' on a Pretty Day' > www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2qA4wkjOhM  - This is a 9 minute track 

Then there's 'Never Run Away' > www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq5sb6_W4LU  

And 'live' from Glastonbury in 2019 we have 'Loading Zones' (and the moment Kurt straps on his Les Paul guitar you know it's happening) > www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbCRzPiDsMY  

Hope all these links work 😇

About a year ago to celebrate 50 years of Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Mojo magazine ran a feature and gave away a free CD: "It's all one song" - tracks that go on and on ! 

This 'Ragged Glory' CD introduced artists dedicated to the power of electric guitars, who'd been inspired by the longform explorations of Crazy Horse.  

Someone who has channeled their inner Neil Young better than others, one Joseph Donald Mascis best known as singer, guitarist and main songwriter of the rock band Dinosaur Jr.  

This is their track 'Lost All Day' from 2016 (sorry no video) and those guitars are right there - it's wonderful.

 

An alternative (and occasional) music posting highlighting something out of the ordinary. Perhaps of limited appeal, unconventional, experimental or just far-out ! Call it what you like (or switch it off, if you don't like). 

The Neil Young and Crazy Horse extended electric 'live' jams, that I'm quite prepared to admit often sound the same, yet in the way that you really like something (a lot) you never really mind hearing it over and over again, I always loved these excursions that took up large parts of 'live' performances in the 1980s and 90s.

To quote Young's producer John Hanlon: "Crazy Horse musically paid attention to what Neil was doing and were not afraid to make mistakes. They were not perfection players. They were going for the vibe that supports Neil's vision for his music. It was like improvised jazz, but it was not jazz."

Here then are Neil Young and Crazy Horse 'live' at Farm Aid in 1994. 'Jamming' in their little cluster of playing off each other (really cookin'), Neil Young on lead guitar, Billy Talbot (bass) and Ralph Molina (drums) with Frank Sampedro (rhythm) > 8 minutes of 'Country Home'. 

NB: The rather shrill introduction only lasts a few moments.... then we're off and jammin'

 

As mentioned Neil Young and Crazy Horse are no strangers to long tracks. 'Driftin' Back' at over 27 minutes is probably their longest.

So if you have the time and inclination I recommend 'Ramada Inn' (16:39 min); 'Love And Only Love' (10:18); 'Change Your Mind' (14:39) and of course 'Like A Hurricane' (originally 7:50, but 14:00 minutes by 1991 and the 'Weld' album. 

It was back in 1970 that I fell in love with Neil Young. Since then we've been through some times together... It all began with 'After the Gold Rush' and basically continues to this day. 

Through all those different phases, I have LPs and CDs, tapes and downloads - Crazy Horse, the extended electric 'live' jams, 'Rust Never Sleeps', 'Sleeps with Angels', 'Harvest Moon', 'Chrome Dreams', 'Mirror Ball' with Pearl Jam, Living with War protest songs, 'Psychedelic Pills', even the 1983 electronic experiment that was 'Trans'. It's been quite a journey (through the past) - "Flying Mother Nature's silver seed to a new home in the sun".

The reason for my timing is that it is 50 years since 'After the Gold Rush' - it was released in the US mid September 1970, but came out a month later in the UK, meaning it was probably November before a mate played me this album and I was hooked.

Picking from such a long list of favourite tracks was always going to be impossible (no doubt you all have a different list to me) but in the spirit of the occasion I'm starting with the very first song I heard, namely side one, 'After the Gold Rush' LP - track one: 'Tell Me Why'.

 

I found a 'live' version from 1976 > www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH0T8QkGOgs 

but the harmonies on the original are just the best, so no video, just the album sleeve.

> This record is the only ever album I wore out playing. I actually replaced the original as it begun to sound a bit fuzzy. I still have both copies though !   

This is just the start of a special Neil Young related session. Log back in Midweek for more. 

 

Here's a track from an album that does exactly what it says on the label: "Blues with Horns" by Chris Daniels and The Kings, released in 2017. Chris Daniels is a bit of an old timer, having just turned 68 two days ago (clearly 1952 was a good year, he says modestly).

Chris shares vocals with Freddi Gowdy on this track while along with those horns some Louisiana slide guitar is added by Sonny Landreth, who caught my notice when he played with Mark Knopfler during his 'Swinging Golden Hearts' live shows* in 1996. 

Back to now, this has an unusual and interesting video, like a walk through town - so I hope you enjoy - 'Sweet Memphis' 

* Check out Sonny Landreth on this great intro to 'Cannibals' from this 'live' show > https://youtube.com/watch?v=UD4LWIy675Y

So many 'live' festivals cancelled this year saw some enterprising organisers make alternative arrangements. Fairport Convention's Cropredy annual gathering went online via a YouTube channel broadcast to coincide with the Saturday night when the field was full of cows rather than hoards of Fairport fans. 

It was the next best thing to actually being there, swapping a plastic glass of beer and the smell of grass for the comfort of the sofa, though still with a beer and a  much closer view of the bands playing.

The online show was a recording of the 2019 Cropredy, the main event being of course the entire set from Fairport Convention up to midnight. Preceding this was original Fairporter Richard Thompson warming the night up with his performance from last year. 

Lots of great music from him, but after searching for the exact same performance of this favourite track I gave up and made do with a very similar version from the Cambridge Folk festival in 2011. Off the 1991 LP 'Rumor and Sigh' - a sad tale of love and a '1952 Vincent Black Lightning'. 

While on my search I did come across this. Didn't think I would like it (because I love the original) but I did ! Check out Red Molly and their version > www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlumFUwKVk0 

After all the 'old-time' music we're had lately, maybe time for something more recent. Though on closer inspection this track from 2011 is anything, or mostly everything, but new. 
It's a surprising mish-mash of styles from American rapper Flo Rida (aka Tramar Lacel Dillard). An original composition called 'Good Feeling' - which samples the Avicii track 'Levels' which had in turn sampled Etta James's 'Something's Got a Hold On Me' from1962 ! As a result everyone gets a writing credit (deep breath: Etta James, Leroy Kirkland and Pearl Woods plus Avicii and Arash Pournouri along with Flo Rida, Dr. Luke, Cirkut and finally Breyan Isaac. As Christina Aguilera had recorded a version of 'Something's Got a Hold On Me ' in 2010, I'm thinking this song was certainly in vogue around this time. 
All that said (and there's plenty of lyrics that say plenty more) here's a 'Good Feeling' on a Friday

Recognise this ?  The TV ad currently running for 'Heycar' (free plug here) features this track. That's where I came across it. 

Here's a track I've had cued up for a while now.
A 1979 release by Blondie. It begins with a drum beat that never lets up. If you can tear your eyes away from Debbie Harry and pay attention to Clem Burke on the drums. His frantic performance here on this video reminded me of Animal from The Muppets. 
We're just 'Dreaming' - it's free