FEELING GOOD

It's a fucking shame that all this time I've been singing along to Michael Buble's version of  Feeling Good, I didn't know that Nina Simone was the original singer. Listening to her just now, I teared up, heart swelled and I swear, I felt as high as I did when I sat next to that blunt-smoking, dreadlocked guy at a reggae concert once.

Ever had one of those experiences that you tried to find an explanation for, then tried to find words to share that explanation through and found that it was impossible? Nina Simone did that to me. 

If people don't discover this on their own, it's very likely that they'll miss that little trip I just had. Now I know how Jimi felt when he was on stage... or high... which could mean the same thing. 
Now that I know Nina exists(ed), don't know how I'm going to not want to buy - illegaly download is the word I'm looking for - everything she's ever sang.

In a miniscule way, I guess we need to thank God for Slavery, for without it, Nina Simone might never have caught my ear. Then where would I be?