He was one of a sevenman crew of an avro lancaster bomber. View cy grants profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. In august 1964, british singer and actor cy grant initially performed feeling good on the musicals opening night at the theatre royal in. Feeling good by nina simone is a cover of cy grant s feeling good. Its a new dawn, its a new day, its a new life for me ouh and im feeling good fish in the sea you know how i feel river running free you know how i feel blossom on the tree you. Cy grant, who has died aged 90, was among the first set of raf officers from the west indies and qualified as a barrister, but such is the allure of television that. And im feeling good fish in the sea you know how i feel river running free you know how i feel blossom on the tree you know how i feel its a new dawn its a new day its a new life for me and im feeling good dragonfly out in the sun you know what i mean, dont you know butterflies all havin fun you know what i mean. He gave a calypso rendition of the news events of the day before leaving the popular program after three years.
Feeling good was originally written by english songwriter leslie bricusse, and the music was created. The industry studios presents the official music video for navy kenzos newest single feel good featuring wildad. Find the best clips, watch programmes, catch up on the news, and read the latest cy grant interviews. He is known for his work on at the earths core 1976, captain scarlet and the mysterons 1967 and shaft in africa 1973. Cover versions of feeling good by cy grant secondhandsongs. From then on, arthur showcased his considerable talents and slowly improved under the watchful eye of mentor nicole sherzinger.
Cy grant, the guyanese actor, singer and writer who was the first black person to be seen regularly on british tv, has died at the age of 90. Cy grant navigating the dreams of an icon through his. Birds flying high, you know how i feel sun in the sky, you know how i feel breeze driftin on by, you know how i feel its a new dawn its a new day its a new life for. Cy grant was a great singer with a most distinctive voice. The psychotherapy networker conference saturday, march 21, 2020 depression sunday march 22, 2020 anxiety washington, dc. Cy grant, who died on february aged 90, was the first black person to appear regularly on british television. A similar album was also released through itunes by season 8. The song was first performed by actor cy grant and then by gilbert price in the. Feb 15, 2010 cy grant, who died on february aged 90, was the first black person to appear regularly on british television.
That musical was entitled the roar of the greasepaint the smell of the crowd. Feeling good is a song written by english composers anthony newley and leslie bricusse for the musical the roar of the greasepaint the smell of the crowd. Nina simone cover of cy grants feeling good whosampled. Birds flying high you know how i feel sun in the sky you know how i feel breeze driftin on by. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover cys connections and jobs at similar companies. He was pitted against jahmene douglas and christopher maloney in the final round of the contest, where he impressed the audience with performances of cy grants feeling good, bob dylans make you feel my love, and marvin gayes lets get it on. Feeling good juga dikenal sebagai feelin good adalah lagu yang ditulis oleh penyanyi dan penulis lagu inggris anthony newley dan leslie bricusse untuk musikal tahun 1965 the roar of the greasepaint the smell of the crowd menampilkan cy grant yang menyanyikan lagu aslinya. The song was first performed on stage in 1964 by cy grant on the uk tour, and by gilbert. Watch the video for feeling good by cy grant for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. It was first performed on stage in 1964 by cy grant on the uk tour and by.
Many of the singersongwriters early recordings illustrate the pop. May 16, 2019 triviafacts about feeling good feeling good was originally written by anthony newley, leslie bricusse and its first performer, cy grant. Feeling good also known as feelin good is a song written by english singer. He sang regular calypso current affairs updates on the. Triviafacts about feeling good feeling good was originally written by anthony newley, leslie bricusse and its first performer, cy grant. London metropolitan archives lma has been be a major partner in the cy grant trusts project funded by the heritage lottery fund to catalogue the archives of african caribbean guyaneseborn cy grant 19192010, actor, singersongwriter, artistic director, broadcaster, writer, multiethnic arts community organiser and activist, and promote his legacy to wider community. Feeling good wikipedia bahasa indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas. In 1941 he joined the royal air force and became a navigator as part of 103 squadron, based at raf elsham wolds in lincolnshire. It was also covered by the broadway boys us1, mary kiani, natalie gauci, suzanne mott feat. Feel good royalty free music soundscrate free hd archives. British west indian actor cy grant was one of the first black performers to appear regularly on british television, starring in the bbcs satirical current events program tonight in 1957.
Its a new dawn its a new day its a new life for me yeah. Latest news on cy grant lost west end vintage 2, an album of londons forgotten musicals 19431962, is released today jul 27, 2018 new double album lost west end vintage 2 celebrates london. Feeling good also known as feelin good is a song written by english composers anthony newley and leslie bricusse for the musical the roar of the greasepaint the smell of the crowd. Cy grant was born on november 8 1919 in british guiana now guyana. Cy grant originally performed feeling good written by leslie bricusse and anthony newley and cy grant performed it in the stage production the roar of the greasepaint the smell of the crowd in 1964. Birds flying high you know how i feel sun in the sky you know how i feel breeze driftin on by you know how i feel. Season 8 favorite performances is a compilation album by american singer adam lambert based on his american idol performances. Feeling good by nina simone is a cover of cy grants feeling good. It was first performed on stage in 1964 by cy grant on the uk tour and by gilbert price in 1965 with the original broadway cast. Feeling good by nina simone song meanings and facts.
The song was first performed on stage in 1964 by cy grant on the uk tour, and by. The song has notably been covered by artists such as muse, michael buble and eels. Intro am c f e x2 verse 1 am c birds flying high f e eg you know how i feel am c sun in the sky f e eg you know how i feel am c breeze driftin on by f e eg you know how i feel. Feeling good by nina simone samples, covers and remixes. Birds flying high you know how i feel sun in the sky you know how i feel. Het nummer is gecoverd door artiesten als nina simone 1965, gregory porter, muse. Cy grant was the first artist to perform the song, but the version that turned the song into a classic is that of american artist nina simone, who included it.
Feeling good also known as feelin good is a song written by english songwriters anthony newley and leslie bricusse for the musical the roar of the greasepaint the smell of the crowd. James arthur was the victor of the british x factors ninth season in 2012, winning the public vote with a rendition of shontelles rousing ballad impossible. Feeling good by cy grant 1965 was covered in 32 songs see all. He was later featured as the voice of lieutenant green, the black defender of earth, in gerry.
Born in middlesbrough, england, arthur had written and performed in various bands since the age of 15, as well as performing solo in pubs and bars in his hometown. He was the first black person to appear regularly on british factual television. In august 1964, british singer and actor cy grant initially performed feeling good on the musicals. The song was first performed on stage in 1964 by cy grant on the uk tour, and by gilbert price in the original broadway cast in 1965. Het nummer werd daarin voor het eerst gezongen door cy grant. In 1964, grant appeared in the musical the roar of the greasepaint the smell of the crowd. Feeling good cy grant bombastic announcement of freedom and pride wow, i had done a lot of research and looked around to find the actual broadway recording, and it is honestly better than i expected. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. The cy grant trust was set up to preserve the work of cy grant as a royal air force wwii flight lieutenant navigator, an actor, a singer, songwriter, broadcaster, author, poet, multiethnic arts director, and a community activist. It was first performed on stage in 1964 by cy grant on the uk tour and by gilbert price in. Cy grant commercial insurance account executive cowan. Feb 03, 2005 feeling good a bittersweet torrent in nina simones hands is a watery trickle in bubles, and we must conclude that he simply didnt realise that the lyric to ive got you under my skin is.
Feeling good sheet music for piano, flute, clarinet, violin. And im feeling good fish in the sea you know how i feel. Search, discover and share your favorite i feel good gifs. Feeling good also known as feelin good is a song written by english singersongwriters anthony newley and leslie bricusse for the 1965 musical the roar of the greasepaint the smell of the crowd starring cy grant, who sang the original version of the song. Cy grant has died after a brief illness at the age of 90. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Cy grant was born on november 8, 1919 in beterverwagting, british guiana as cyril ewart lionel grant. Anthony newley and leslie bricusse birds flying high you know how i feel sun in the sky you know how i feel. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover cys.
Feeling good is one of muses most memorable tracks. Cy grant celebrating the life and times of cy grant. Feeling good bassnectar remix licensed to youtube by. Grant served in the royal air force during world war ii and qualified as a barrister before turning to acting. Nov 29, 2016 the industry studios presents the official music video for navy kenzos newest single feel good featuring wildad.