When you hold me In your arms so tight, You let me know, Everythings alright, ahahah I'm hooked on a feeling, I'm high on believing, That your in love with me. Lips as sweet as candy. …

But this version of the song, with the earwiggy “Ooga Chaka”, was actually based on a fairly successful 1971 cover by English performer Jonathan King where the intro was first created. …

In 1973, the Swedish pop rock group Blue Swede released a cover version, which included the ooga chaka introduction from a 1971 cover by Jonathan King.

May 5, 2022 · Here, we're discussing the one-hit wonder "Hooked on a Feeling" by Blue Swede. Read below as we examine where the song came from and the band behind it.

They recorded “Hooked on a Feeling” combining King’s “ooga chaka” phrase with a joyous rhythm. When the song was released in the U.S. in February 1974 via EMI, it rapidly ascended …

Apr 17, 2025 · What is the meaning behind the “ooga chaka” chant? The “ooga chaka” chant’s origin is uncertain, but it’s interpreted as a pastiche of Native American tribal chants.

Jan 1, 2024 · The iconic ‘Ooga-Chaka’ chant, borrowed from Jonathan King’s 1971 version of the song, has its roots in a sense of tribal unity. It conjures a feeling of primitive togetherness that …

May 27, 2024 · These nonsense syllables kicked off Blue Swede’s smash hit of “Hooked on a Feeling.” As absurd as the “words” are, this opening chant proved to be a goldmine gimmick …

Ooga-chaka, ooga-ooga Ooga-chaka, ooga-ooga Ooga-chaka, ooga-ooga Ooga-chaka, ooga-ooga I can't stop this feeling Deep inside of me Girl, you just don't realize What you do to me …

Hooked on a Feeling Hooked on a Feeling may refer to: "Hooked on a Feeling" (song), by B. J. Thomas, 1968; covered by Blue Swede, 1973 Hooked on a Feeling (Blue Swede album), 1974 …