Originally released in 1965 as I Got You (I Feel Good), the song was written and performed by James Brown, the Godfather of Soul. It became one of his signature hits and a defining early funk recording, driven by its call and response vocals and punchy horns. The track has since appeared in countless films, commercials, and television shows, and its opening shout became a cultural shorthand for feeling unstoppable. Online, the short hook survives as a reaction clip because it instantly signals success without any setup.