Chuck Mangione songs: Discover the timeless classics like Feels So Good and Give It All You Got
Mangione's jazz anthem Feels So Good
Mangione's signature song Feels So Good became a massive crossover success and had even reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the adult contemporary chart, according to Variety. The instrumental track, lauded for its smooth, uplifting melody, became a staple on jazz and pop radio alike and has been called 'one of the most recognizable melodies' since the Beatles' Michelle.
Another CBS report noted that the track saw renewed popularity thanks to its appearances in pop culture, most notably on the animated series King of the Hill, where Chuck Mangione voiced a fictional version of himself and the song was cleverly used in various comedic product tie-ins.
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Mangione's musical beginnings
Mangione, born and raised in Rochester, started his jazz career with his brother Gap in a group called The Jazz Brothers. Their music was inspired by legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis.
The CBS report added that Mangione's music reached international stages, including the Olympics, with his song Chase the Clouds Away featured in the 1976 Montreal Summer Games and Give It All You Got becoming the official theme for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, where he performed it at the closing ceremony.
Tragedy and musical legacy
In 2009, two of Mangione's longtime bandmates, as per CBS, Gerry Niewood and Coleman Mellett, passed away in the Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash near Buffalo. In spite of the tragic events, Mangione remained an icon of warmth, musicality, and accessibility in jazz.
Chuck Mangione's timeless songs
Feels So Good
Give It All You Got
Chase the Clouds Away
Children of Sanchez
Bellavia
Hill Where the Lord Hides
Fun and Games
Land of Make Believe
Cannonball Run Theme
FAQs
What song is Chuck Mangione known for?
He is best known for his 1977 hit 'Feels So Good', one of the most iconic jazz-pop crossovers in music history.
What TV show used Chuck Mangione's Feels So Good?
The song featured prominently in King of the Hill, where Mangione also voiced a fictional version of himself.
Is Chuck Mangione a good musician?
Yes, Mangione is regarded as a jazz legend, having won two Grammy Awards and composed music featured at multiple Olympic Games.
What instrument does Chuck Mangione play on Feels So Good?
He played the flugelhorn, a brass instrument similar to a trumpet but with a softer, mellower tone.
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