Itchykoo Feeling Take That

Itchykoo Feeling Take That Written and produced by Michael Stewart The inspiration for the song came from a special evening in Manchester where Larry and Katy attended a Take That concert. Rather than simply writing a song about the night itself, the idea was to capture the feeling of Manchester — its music, its history, its humour and its unique place in British popular culture. The title immediately points toward one of the great songs of the psychedelic era, "Itchycoo Park" by the Small Faces. That song captured the colourful optimism, imagination and freedom of the late 1960s. Small Faces played there many times. So in "Itchykoo Feeling," that same spirit I transported it into modern Manchester feeling for Larry and Katy and created a great song to remember. The lyric opens with a declaration of belonging: "It was a Manchester feeling I'm going back home To Manchester" Going Home a take on Take That's hit song. Here Larry and I have a connected feeling to music, memory and Gary Barlow amazing song. Throughout the song Manchester itself becomes a character. References to Oldham, canals, Hulme, the city centre and the famous Twisted Wheel evoke the city's rich musical and cultural history. The line: "Twisted wheel still round goes round" is particularly effective, connecting the legendary club that helped shape British popular music with the continuing cycle of new generations discovering their own soundtrack. One of the song's cleverest ideas is the way it links the Small Faces directly to Take That: "They were seen a Small Faces dream Now Take That" In a few simple words, the lyric suggests that British pop music is a continuous story. The psychedelic dream of the 1960s evolves into the stadium-filling pop phenomenon of today. Different eras, different sounds, but the same ability to bring people together. The repeated refrain: "Give it to me baby itchykoo" captures the carefree spirit of the original psychedelic influence while also functioning as a joyous concert chant. It is playful, nostalgic and celebratory all at once. At the heart of the song, however, is Larry and Katy. Their presence transforms the song from a tribute to a city into a personal story. The lyric: "A L and K sitting dreaming tomorrow's night On a wine bottle a cuddle" captures a simple but beautiful image of two people sharing a special experience. While thousands may be attending the concert, the song focuses on the connection between them within the crowd. Musically, the song succeeds because it combines two seemingly different genres. The colourful whimsy of British psychedelic pop sits alongside the polished anthemic style associated with Take That. Rather than competing, the influences complement one another, creating a song that feels nostalgic and contemporary at the same time. The repeated closing declaration: "It's a Small Faces dream It's all that it seems Take That" summarises the entire concept. The dream of one generation lives on through another. Ultimately, "Itchykoo Feeling (Take That)" is a celebration of Manchester, of British pop music, and of the shared experiences that music creates. It is about going home, not necessarily to a place, but to a feeling. A feeling carried through decades of songs, from the psychedelic parks of the Small Faces to the arena lights of Take That. For one magical evening, Manchester becomes the centre of that story. For you Darling and to your beautiful friendship with your beloved Katy. M LYRIC Mmmm It was a Manchester feeling I’m going back home To Manchester Manchester Its a itchykoo feeling Oldham to canal a rainbow warrior Give it to me baby itchykoo oooh Itchykoo it was a Manchester feeling I’m going home Zig zag your way high Twisted wheel still round goes round Round and round Odean two shows a rested green They were seen a small faces dream Now take that Take that a beautiful going home It was a Manchester feeling I’m going back home To Manchester A purple sky a itchykoo ooh feeling Oldham to canal rainbow warrior give it to me baby Give it to me baby oooh Itchykoo Oooh I’m feeling you (feelin’ you) What can I say or do (I’m feeling you) It’s a Manchester oooh feeling feel feeling you Hulme princess lift the skirt purple green I’m just a flirt the city centre Oooh baby yeah yeah Oooh baby it’s a feeling Scatter the mad hatters out Thousand ten thousand higher flyin The sky tonight it’s a oooh feeling In Manchester tonight A L and K sitting dreaming tomorrows night On on a wine bottle a cuddle I’m flying there I’m blowing My mind mad the hatters out Hold my hand rabbit jump about Sing a song yeah (yeah yeah) It’s a feeling A Manchester feeling Ooh sooo beautiful Beautiful Oooh so beautiful Take that It’s a small faces dream It’s all that it seems Oooh so beautiful beautiful Ooooh oh oh Take that Wa Take that Oh oooh Take that wa Take that take Take that