Bonamassa was born in Utica, New York. He started playing guitar at age four, encouraged by his father, who was an avid music fan and exposed him to British blues rock records by Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, greatly inspiring him. At 11 years old Joe was mentored and trained by American guitar legend, Danny Gatton. When he was 12 years old, he had his own band called Smokin' Joe Bonamassa, which gigged around western New York and Pennsylvania, including cities such as Scranton and Buffalo, but only on weekends since Joe had school on weekdays. Bonamassa played a crimson 1972 Fender Stratocaster he called "Rosie", which his father had bought in Utica, New York.
When he was 12 years old, Bonamassa opened for B.B. King. In the last 13 years Bonamassa has put out 15 solo albums through his independent record label J&R Adventures, of which 11 have reached number 1 on the Billboard Blues charts. Bonamassa has played alongside such artists as Stephen Stills, Eric Clapton, Blondie Chaplin, Foreigner, Buddy Guy, Steve Winwood, Warren Haynes, Solomon Hicks,and Derek Trucks among others.[4] His career highlights include performances at the Royal Albert Hall and has had three Grammy Award nominations in 2013, for his collaboration album with Beth Hart "Seesaw", in 2016 for the album "Live at the Greek Theatre" and 2022 for the album "Royal Tea". In addition to his music career, Joe Bonamassa runs a nonprofit organisation called the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, whose mission is to further music education by funding scholarships and providing music education resources to schools in need. in 2020, he added an extension to the foundation. Called Fuelling Musicians, it provides $1500 cheques to struggling musicians affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
in 2021, he broke his own record for having more #1 Billboard blues albums than anyone in history. The album "Time Clocks" clocked up his 25th #1 album.
He is also known for his enormous collection of vintage guitars and related gear.
Feelin' Good
Joe Bonamassa Lyrics
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Sun in the sky, you know how I feel
Breeze drifting on by, and you know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life for me
And I'm feelin' good
Fish in the sea, you know how I feel
River runnin' free, you know how I feel
Blossom on the tree, you know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life for me
And I'm feelin' good
Dragonfly out in the sun, you know what I mean don't'cha know
Butterflies having fun, you know what I mean
Sleeping peace when the day is done, that's what I mean
It's an old world
It's a new world
It's a bold world
For me
Stars when you shine, you know how I feel
Scent of a pine, you know know how I feel
Oh freedom is mine, and I know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life for me
And I'm feelin' good
Yes I'm feelin' good oh oh
Mm mm
And I'm feelin' good
Joe Bonamassa's rendition of "Feelin' Good" is a celebration of life itself. The song conveys a sense of optimism, as the chorus repeats "It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life for me, and I'm feelin' good". The opening lines of the song paint a picture of the natural world, with birds flying high, the sun in the sky, and a breeze drifting on by. These lines establish a tone of wonder and joy.
The second verse of the song continues with the theme of the natural world, with references to fish in the sea, rivers running free, and blossoms on the tree. These lines suggest a deep appreciation for the beauty and interconnectedness of the world. The third verse continues the focus on nature, with references to dragonflies and butterflies as symbols of freedom and joy.
The final lines of the song convey a sense of liberation and empowerment, with the singer referencing the scent of pine and the idea that freedom is his. Ultimately, "Feelin' Good" is about the joy and wonder of being alive, with a message of hope and optimism that resonates strongly with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Birds flying high, you know how I feel
I am enjoying the sight of birds flying high up in the sky.
Sun in the sky, you know how I feel
I am appreciating the fact that the sun is shining in the sky.
Breeze drifting on by, and you know how I feel
I like the feeling of the breeze passing by, it makes me happy.
It's a new dawn
I am experiencing a new beginning in my life.
It's a new day
Another day has arrived and I have a fresh start.
It's a new life for me
I have the opportunity to improve and change my life for the better.
And I'm feelin' good
I am in a positive mood and feeling content.
Fish in the sea, you know how I feel
I am enjoying the sight of fish swimming in the sea.
River runnin' free, you know how I feel
I appreciate the beauty of a river flowing freely.
Blossom on the tree, you know how I feel
I am relishing the sight of blossoms on the trees.
Dragonfly out in the sun, you know what I mean don't'cha know
I am observing a dragonfly in the sun and I think it's lovely.
Butterflies having fun, you know what I mean
I am amused by butterflies having fun flying around.
Sleeping peace when the day is done, that's what I mean
I am looking forward to having a peaceful sleep at the end of the day.
It's an old world
The world has been around for a while and has a rich history.
It's a new world
Despite its long history, the world is constantly changing and evolving.
It's a bold world
The world is full of risks and opportunities for taking bold actions.
Stars when you shine, you know how I feel
I am enjoying the beauty of the stars shining in the night sky.
Scent of a pine, you know know how I feel
I am appreciating the refreshing smell of pine trees.
Oh freedom is mine, and I know how I feel
I feel liberated and free to express myself.
Yes I'm feelin' good oh oh
I am feeling happy and upbeat.
Mm mm
This is a vocalization to express my pleasure and enjoyment.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Enrique Aldanondo
" Y me siento bien ""
Pájaros que vuelan alto,
Saben cómo me siento.
Sol en el cielo,
Sabes cómo me siento.
Brisa moviéndote lentamente,
Sabes cómo me siento.
Es un nuevo amanecer.
Es un nuevo día.
Es una nueva vida
Para mí,
Y me siento bien.
Peces en el mar,
Saben cómo me siento.
Río corriendo libremente,
Sabes cómo me siento.
Flor en el árbol,
Sabes cómo me siento.
Es un nuevo amanecer.
Es un nuevo día.
Es una nueva vida
Para mí,
Y me siento bien.
Libélula bajo el sol,
Sabes lo que quiero decir, no?
Mariposas divirtiéndose,
Saben lo que quiero decir.
Dormir en paz cuando el día termina.
Eso es lo que quiero decir.
Y este viejo mundo es un nuevo mundo
Y un mundo valiente
Para mí.
Estrellas, cuando brillan,
Saben cómo me siento.
Perfume del pino,
Sabes cómo me siento.
Oh, la libertad es mía.
Y sé como me siento.
Es un nuevo amanecer.
Es un nuevo día.
Es una nueva vida
Para mí.
Y me siento bien.
clairelille
Oh comme j'aime cette interprétation Blues Rock de " Feelin' Good" ! Merci beaucoup François pour ce merveilleux partage :) Amitiés Claire
Mustafa Mangırcı
well i need francheise lesson after trying read this comment :) i only read truly j'aime and feelin good :D
Gerard Menvussat
Bonjour François. Merci de me faire découvrir cet artiste. J'adore ce style de musique avec une telle voix et ou l'on trouve de superbes solos de guitare. J'y travaille beaucoup à ces solos mais je ne pense pas en être arrivé à ce niveau là..Patience ^^. C'est vrai qu'on se sent bien en écoutant cette musique blues. Amitiés Gérard M
Christos Giantsios
Εάν πώ έτσι απλά ότι είναι ένα όμορφο τραγούδι, θά το αδικήσω...είναι ένα ΠΑΝΕΜΟΡΦΟ ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΙ !!!
Enrique Aldanondo
" Y me siento bien ""
Pájaros que vuelan alto,
Saben cómo me siento.
Sol en el cielo,
Sabes cómo me siento.
Brisa moviéndote lentamente,
Sabes cómo me siento.
Es un nuevo amanecer.
Es un nuevo día.
Es una nueva vida
Para mí,
Y me siento bien.
Peces en el mar,
Saben cómo me siento.
Río corriendo libremente,
Sabes cómo me siento.
Flor en el árbol,
Sabes cómo me siento.
Es un nuevo amanecer.
Es un nuevo día.
Es una nueva vida
Para mí,
Y me siento bien.
Libélula bajo el sol,
Sabes lo que quiero decir, no?
Mariposas divirtiéndose,
Saben lo que quiero decir.
Dormir en paz cuando el día termina.
Eso es lo que quiero decir.
Y este viejo mundo es un nuevo mundo
Y un mundo valiente
Para mí.
Estrellas, cuando brillan,
Saben cómo me siento.
Perfume del pino,
Sabes cómo me siento.
Oh, la libertad es mía.
Y sé como me siento.
Es un nuevo amanecer.
Es un nuevo día.
Es una nueva vida
Para mí.
Y me siento bien.
Matthieu G.
Alguno deberia recordar une version traducida... no sé si exista
François Germain
Cher François, je viens de me régaler de bonne musique et je t'en remercie. La qualité sonore est excellente, j'apprécie et je partage ton choix. Je te souhaite une belle journée. François
Θάλασσα μαυροθάλασσα
C'est si important de se sentir bien..en plus c'est contagieux! La chanson est magnifique..merci Francois! Je te souhaite une belle soiree,un bon weekend et un automne merveilleux..mon amitie,Sofia
Scarletheofficielle
un morceau extra!! j adore! belle journee!
Music Painting
Merci cher François pour ce beau moment visuel et d'écoute. Je suis bien contente de te connaitre parce que là je découvre et ce style de musique me va très bien, j'aime beaucoup. Je te souhaite un excellent week-end, ainsi qu'à tes proches. Amitiés. Ange-Marie.