Sampling Evolution

The original: The 1962 Etta James track peaked at # 37 on the US charts.




Avicii: Levels, the unreleased 2011 track by Avicii samples the original instrumental, giving it an electro-house edge. Love this!



Flo Rida: Good Feeling, the 2011 track samples the original, although the instrumental by Avicii is far superior this version has more holistic appeal. With the inclusion of the vocals, guitar elements and even some dubstep this urban-pop track is a winner.

Either way Etta James is smiling all the way to the bank... call it what you want, but that is a good feeling!