Little Beaver, “I’m Losin’ the Feelin” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 74^th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “I’m Losin’ The Feelin” by soul singer/guitarist, Little Beaver.

The vibes, the vibes, those Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶! Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past.  The records that grace Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 are older, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re ancient – no fossils 🦴! All genres of music are welcome – we don’t discriminate ‘round here! In the 74^th edition of Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 (2022), we recollect and reflect on 🎵 “I’m Losin’ the Feelin”, performed by soul singer/guitarist, 🎙 Little Beaver.

Theme & Lyrics ✍

“I’m losing the feeling / Baby the feeling I used to have for you.” Oh my, 🎙 Little Beaver (Willie Hale)! Well, at least the Arkansas-born funk/soul singer/guitarist is honest about his feelings on 🎵 “I’m Losin’ the Feelin”.  “I’m Losin’ the Feelin” appears on his 1972 album, 💿 Joey.  Why is Hale not feeling the same way about her anymore? She’s changed. “Now I remember all the sweet love we once had / Baby I used to thrill to hear you call my name,” he sings in the second verse, adding, “Oh, but now through the years / You made me shed so many tears / All the thrill is gone / Your loving just ain’t the same.” Woo!

Even though love has clearly burned out for Little Beaver, his pain is our listening pleasure.  His guitar playing is absolutely awesome.  I love his melodic riffs and soloing, while his rhythmic, and chordal are equally alluring.  Also alluring are his soulful pipes.  If you had to choose between his guitar skills and his commanding, nuanced vocals, it would be a tough choice.  That’s not even considering the relatable songwriting he serves up of this waning love.

Final Thoughts 💭

No, 🎵 “I’m Losin’ the Feelin” isn’t the first soul joint that comes to mind. I had NEVER heard it until 2022, to be honest (Thanks Spotify)! Better late than never as this Little Beaver record is worthwhile.  It definitely deserves wider recognition.

🎙 Little Beaver • 💿 Joey • 🏷 Henry Stone Music • 🗓 1972

Little Beaver, “I’m Losin’ the Feelin”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 74 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., Henry Stone Music, JL G via Pixabay,  Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash,  The Musical Hype]