About The Song
“Dr. Feelgood” is a song by American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. It was released as the lead single from their fifth studio album of the same name.
“Dr. Feelgood” is Mötley Crüe’s only gold single in the U.S. In 2009, it was ranked the 15th greatest hard rock song of all time by VH1
The tune explores the intersection of the LA Sunset Strip scene and drugs, depicting a drug dealer. This track marks a departure from the band’s earlier musical style, introducing a funk rock groove and more sophisticated lyrics that deviate from their previous straightforward riffing and simpler lyrical approach.
Upon release, David Giles of British magazine Music Week left a mixed review of the single. He called the song “almost funky furore, at the point where metal meets boogie” but “where the sound should be huge and fulsome, it is disappointingly trebly.”
Released in 1989 as the album’s first single, “Dr. Feelgood” became Mötley Crüe’s first American Top Ten hit, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 28, 1989. It is their highest ranked single to this day.[8] In November 1989, the single was certified Gold by the RIAA for more than 500,000 units shipped in the United States.
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Lyrics
Rat-tailed Jimmy is a second hand hood
Deals out in Hollywood
Got a ’65 Chevy, primered flames
Traded for some powdered goods
Jigsaw Jimmy, he’s the one in the game
But I hear he’s doin’ okay
Got a cozy little job selling the Mexican mob
Packages the candy caneHe’s the one they call “Dr. Feelgood”
He’s the one that makes ya feel all right
He’s the one they call “Dr. Feelgood”Cops on the corner always ignore
Somebody’s getting paid
Jimmy’s got it wired, law’s for hire
Got it made in the shade
Got a little hideaway, does business all day
But at night he’ll always be found
Sellin’ sugar to the sweet
People on the street
Call this Jimmy’s townHe’s the one they call “Dr. Feelgood”
He’s the one that makes ya feel all right
He’s the one they call “Dr. Feelgood”
He’s gonna be your FrankensteinI’ve got one thing you’ll understand
(Dr. Feelgood)
He’s not what you’d call a glamorous man
(Dr. Feelgood)
Got one thing that’s easily understood
(Dr. Feelgood)
He’s the one they call “Dr. Feelgood”
Oh yeahHe’ll tell you he’s the king
Of these barrio streets
Moving up to Shangri-La
Came by his wealth as a matter of luck
Says he never broke no law
Two time loser running out of juice
Time to move out quick
Heard a rumor going ’round
Jimmy’s going down
This time it’s gonna stickHe’s the one they call “Dr. Feelgood”
He’s the one that makes ya feel all right
He’s the one they call “Dr. Feelgood”
He’s gonna be your FrankensteinLet him soothe your soul, just take his hand
(Dr. Feelgood)
Some people call him an evil man
(Dr. Feelgood)
Let him introduce himself real good
(Dr. Feelgood)
He’s the only one they call “Feelgood”
Guitar!Listen to Jimmy
Come play with Dr. FeelgoodI’ve got one thing you’ll understand
(Dr. Feelgood)
He’s not what you’d call a glamorous man
(Dr. Feelgood)
Got one thing that’s easily understood
(Dr. Feelgood)
He’s the one they call “Dr. Feelgood”Oh yeah
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