About the song
Released in February 1981, “Feels So Right” is the fifth studio album by the renowned American country music band Alabama, under the RCA Nashville label. This album marked a significant milestone in the band’s career, as it became their first number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Moreover, it spent more than three years on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, a feat that surpassed any other Alabama album. This impressive performance is a testament to the band’s enduring popularity and their ability to craft music that resonates with a wide audience.
The album’s success can be attributed to its three Number One hits on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart: “Old Flame”, the title track “Feels So Right”, and “Love in the First Degree”. The latter two also made a significant impact on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching the Top 20. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the album quadruple platinum, a recognition of its immense commercial success.
The album features the distinctive vocals and instrumentation of the band’s core members: Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook, and Mark Herndon. The band’s signature harmonies and guitar-driven sound are woven throughout the album, creating a rich and engaging listening experience. The album also boasts a talented array of guest musicians, including Rick Scott, Arliss Scott, Jack Eubanks, David Humphreys, Leo Jackson, Fred Newell, Willie Rainsford, Billy Reynolds, and David Smith.
The production team behind “Feels So Right” consisted of Alabama, Harold Shedd, and Larry McBride, with engineers Jim Cotton, Gene Rice, and Harold Shedd, and assistant engineers Paul Goldberg, Ben Hall, and Joe Mills. The mastering was handled by Randy Kling. The album’s string arrangements were skillfully crafted by Kristin Wilkinson.
“Feels So Right” is a landmark album in Alabama’s discography, showcasing the band’s ability to craft catchy, memorable songs that appeal to a broad audience. With its impressive chart performance, certified sales, and enduring popularity, this album remains a beloved classic in the country music genre.
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Lyrics
Whisper to me softly
Breathe words upon my skin
No one’s near and listening
So please don’t say goodbye
Just hold me close and love me
Press your lips to mine
Mmm feels so right, feels so right
Lying here beside you
I hear the echoes of your sighs
Promise me you’ll stay with me
And keep me warm tonight
So hold me close and love me
Give my heart a smile
Mmm feels so right, feels so right
Your body feels so gentle
And my passion rises high
You’re loving me so easy
Your wish is my command
Just hold me close and love me
Tell me it won’t end
Mmm feels so right, feels so right
Feels so right
Ah, you feel so right baby