Hooked on a Feeling

original song written and composed by Mark James; first recorded by B.J. Thomas and released in 1968

"Hooked on a Feeling" is a 1968 song by B. J. Thomas. It was taken from his 1968 studio album On My Way. It went to number 5 in the United States, number 10 in New Zealand, number 3 in Canada and number 35 in Australia. It was later covered by Blue Swede in 1973, Vonda Shepard in 1998 and Carroll Baker.

"Hooked on a Feeling"
Single by B. J. Thomas
from the album On My Way
B-side"I've Been Down This Road Before"
ReleasedOctober 29, 1968
Recorded1968
StudioAmerican Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee
Genre
Length2:48
LabelScepter
Songwriter(s)Mark James
Producer(s)Chips Moman
B. J. Thomas singles chronology
"The Eyes of a New York Woman"
(1968)
"Hooked on a Feeling"
(1968)
"It's Only Love"
(1969)

References

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  1. Breihan, Tom (May 14, 2019). "The Number Ones: Blue Swede's "Hooked On A Feeling"". Stereogum. Retrieved June 19, 2023. In Thomas' hands, it's a Vegas version of psychedelia...