Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley wrote "Feeling Good" for the 1964 musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd," a collaboration that showcased their gift for crafting songs with both theatrical punch and genuine emotional depth. Bricusse's lyrical sensibility paired with Newley's melodic invention produced standards that have endured across decades and genres, from pop to jazz to choral settings. Their work remains a cornerstone of contemporary musical theater repertoire and continues to inspire arrangers and performers seeking material with genuine substance.
Newley, a British actor, composer, and performer, brought a cinematic sensibility to his songwriting, while Bricusse contributed witty, poignant lyrics that elevated simple premises into memorable experiences. Together they created songs that work equally well in intimate settings and on grand stages, a rare quality that explains why their catalog remains so frequently performed and re-imagined by musicians across all levels.
