James BrownJames Brown

I Got You (I Feel Good)

Soul Funk
'I Got You (I Feel Good)' (1965) is one of James Brown’s best-known soul-funk anthems. Starting with Brown’s exuberant 'woo!' cry and a triumphant horn riff, the song captures pure joy. Its lyrics ('I feel nice, like sugar and spice, I feel good') and Brown’s electrifying vocals made it a huge crossover success (#1 R&B, Top 5 pop). Often dubbed the 'Godfather of Soul’s signature tune,' it has become a cultural touchstone. You’ll hear it everywhere from movie soundtracks to TV ads – it's a timeless dancefloor classic.