His version reached number 23 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1971.

King described it as 'a reggae rhythm by male voices'. In 1971, British musician Jonathan King recorded a cover version of the song, adding ooga chaka jungle chants. Country artist Louise Mandrell and RC Bannon also recorded and released this song in 1979. : 169 It was recorded at the American Sound Studio in Memphis, Tennessee in 1968, and first released on October 29 of that year. : 81–82 One of these songs was 'Hooked on a Feeling', which James wrote about the thrills of being in love, inspired by his feelings for his childhood sweetheart. : 81–82 James was hired by early 1968 to write for Moman's publishing company, which led to him writing songs for many artists, including his childhood friend B.J. The song was written by Mark James, who was introduced to producer Chips Moman around 1967 by Moman's mutual friend Steve Tyrell, a singer and James' manager. The Blue Swede version made singer Björn Skifs' 'Ooga-Chaka-Ooga-Ooga' intro well known (and famous in Sweden at the time), although it had been used originally by British musician Jonathan King in his 1971 version of the song.īackground, recording, and release It has been recorded by many other artists, including Blue Swede, whose version reached No. Thomas's version featured the sound of the electric sitar (played by Reggie Young) and reached No.

'Hooked on a Feeling' is a 1968 pop song about unrequited love, written by Mark James and originally performed by B.J. 'Hooked on a Feeling'Īmerican Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee For the album of the same name by Blue Swede, see Hooked on a Feeling (album).

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