Feelin' Satisfied

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"Feelin' Satisfied"
Single by Boston
from the album Don't Look Back
B-side"Used to Bad News"
ReleasedMarch 1979 [1]
Recorded1977–1978
GenreHard rock
Length4:30
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)Tom Scholz
Producer(s)Tom Scholz
Boston singles chronology
"A Man I'll Never Be"
(1979) 		"Feelin' Satisfied"
(1979) 		"Amanda"
(1986)
Audio
"Feelin' Satisfied" on YouTube

"Feelin' Satisfied" is a song by American rock band Boston, released on their 1978 studio album Don't Look Back. The song was written by Tom Scholz and released as a single in 1979. The single peaked at #46 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[2] It reached #84 in Canada.[3] It was the band's last release for 7 years, until Third Stage in 1986.

Reception[edit]

Paul Grein of Billboard described the song as "an affectionate tribute to the power of music."[4] The same magazine later described the song as an "upbeat track which is totally rock 'n' roll," praising the "clear singing" and "fresh sounds."[5] Cash Box said it has "those Boston characteristics that has made the group a platinum act: tight-skin percussion, majestic guitar lines and do-the-job soaring vocals."[6] Cash Box also called it a "fine track."[7] Record World called it "one of [Don't Look Back's] most powerful rockers" and praised the guitar playing, Brad Delp's lead vocal and the "multi -track vocal hook."[8]

Terry Hazlett of The Observer-Reporter described the song as an "innocent little [ditty]" which comes across like a "rock 'n' roll anthem."[9] Pete Bishop of The Pittsburgh Press claimed that it has "an infectious happy feel."[10] But Press & Sun-Bulletin critic Chris Carson described "Feelin' Satisfied" as being "on par with the filler" on Boston's debut album.[11]

Legacy[edit]

AXS contributor Bill Craig described the lyrics as being about "the wonders of rock music."[12] Ultimate Classic Rock critic Michael Gallucci described it as a "simple" song that, in common with many Boston songs, "celebrates rock 'n' roll."[13] Gallucci rated it Boston's 8th greatest song, particularly praising the effect from the hand claps during the refrain.[13] Paul Elliott rated it their 7th greatest song, commenting on its "sense of fun" as Scholz lets go of some of his usual control.[14] Elliott described it as a "grooving hard rocker."[15] Classic Rock History critic Brian Kachejian rated it as Boston's 8th best song.[16] SingersRoom critic Edward Tomlin rated it as Boston's 7th best song, saying "The song begins with a catchy guitar riff and builds into a powerful chorus that captures the feelings of triumph and satisfaction that come with overcoming challenges and achieving success" and that "With its driving rhythm and uplifting message, 'Feelin’ Satisfied' has become a beloved classic of the rock genre and a staple of classic rock radio."[17]

Charts[edit]

Chart (1979) Peak
position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[18] 84
US Billboard Hot 100[19] 46

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Boston singles".
  2. ^ "Boston Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  3. ^ "RPM 100 Singles". Library and Archives Canada. May 26, 1978. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  4. ^ Grein, P. (September 2, 1978). "Closeup". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  5. ^ "Top Single Picks". Billboard Magazine. March 24, 1979. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  6. ^ "CashBox Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. March 17, 1979. p. 15. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  7. ^ "CashBox Album Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. August 26, 1978. p. 16. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  8. ^ "Single Picks" (PDF). Record World. March 24, 1979. p. 16. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  9. ^ Hazlett, T. (August 30, 1978). "Disc Talk". Observer-Reporter. p. 17. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  10. ^ Bishop, P. (March 27, 1979). "Boston Throws 'Party' at Arena; Music is Rock Fans' Cup of Tea". The Pittsburgh Press. p. 5. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  11. ^ Carson, Chris (August 30, 1978). "Boston, Foreigner play it safe and offer nothing new". Press and Sun Bulletin. p. 17. Retrieved June 26, 2020 – via newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Craig, Bill (February 18, 2017). "Top 10 best Boston songs". AXS. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  13. ^ a b Gallucci, Michael. "Top 10 Boston songs". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
  14. ^ Elliott, Paul (March 10, 2016). "The 10 Greatest Boston Songs Ever". Future plc. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
  15. ^ Elliott, Paul (March 9, 2022). "The Boston albums you should definitely own". Classic Rock. Louder Sound. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  16. ^ Kachejian, Brian. "Top 10 Boston Songs". Classic Rock History. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  17. ^ Tomlin, Edward (March 19, 2023). "10 Best Boston Songs of All Time". SingersRoom. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  18. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 4745b." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  19. ^ "Boston Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
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