"Feelin' Satisfied" is a song by American rock band

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, released on their 1978 studio album '' Don't Look Back''. The song was written by

Tom Scholz Donald Thomas Scholz (born March 10, 1947) is an American musician. He is the founder, main songwriter, primary guitarist, keyboardist and only remaining original member of the rock band Boston. He has appeared on every Boston release. Scholz, a ...

and released as a

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in 1979. The single peaked at #46 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It reached #84 in Canada. It was the band's last release for 7 years, until ''

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'' in 1986.

Reception

Paul Grein of ''

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'' described the song as "an affectionate tribute to the power of music." The same magazine later described the song as an "upbeat track which is totally

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," praising the "clear singing" and "fresh sounds." ''

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'' 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." ''

'' also called it a "fine track." ''

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'' called it "one of 'Don't Look Back''smost powerful rockers" and praised the guitar playing,

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's lead vocal and the "multi -track vocal

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." Terry Hazlett of The '' Observer-Reporter'' described the song as an "innocent little itty which comes across like a "rock 'n' roll anthem." Pete Bishop of ''

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'' claimed that it has "an infectious happy feel." But ''

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'' critic Chris Carson described "Feelin' Satisfied" as being "on par with the filler" on Boston's debut album.

Legacy

AXS contributor Bill Craig described the lyrics as being about "the wonders of rock music." ''Ultimate Classic Rock'' critic Michael Gallucci described it as a "simple" song that, in common with many Boston songs, "celebrates rock 'n' roll." Gallucci rated it Boston's 8th greatest song, particularly praising the effect from the hand claps during the

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. Paul Elliott rated it their 7th greatest song, commenting on its "sense of fun" as Scholz lets go of some of his usual control. Elliott described it as a "grooving hard rocker." ''Classic Rock History'' critic Brian Kachejian rated it as Boston's 8th best song. ''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."

Charts

References

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