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Time of India
4 hours ago
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- Time of India
Chuck Mangione's classic hits: 'Feels So Good,' 'Bellavia,' a look at his timeless songs
Jazz icon Chuck Mangione recently passed away at the age of 84. Even though the musical idol is gone, he has left behind some of the biggest classic hits that have managed to stay evergreen ever since their release. From 'Feels So Good' to 'Children of Sanchez'', here are some of the star's top hits to remember him by. 'Feels So Good' 'Feels So Good' is Mangione's signature classic and one of his biggest hits since he began his career. Released in 1977, the song has a distinct sound and energy that has made it extremely popular. The song featured a catchy and joyful vibe along with a flugelhorn melody. 'Give It All You Got' This is an uplifting and vibrant musical piece that was even made the theme song for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York! The powerful melody of the song was taken in direct contrast to the athlete's determination and prowess. 'Children of Sanchez (Theme)' This song also served as the masterpiece theme song for the 1978 film 'The Children of Sanchez' and is another one of the artist's most well-loved songs. The song is also iconic in the sense that it managed to get the star his Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance at the time as well! ' Bellavia ' Released as the title track for his 1975 album, 'Bellavia' is another iconic hit that many remember the legend by. The combination of the powerful orchestra paired with Mangione's iconic flugelhorn lines makes the song a hit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Offer Valid for the First 100 Bookings Only Birla Estates Learn More Undo Not only that, but it also managed to help him score his first award for Best Instrumental Composition at The Grammys. 'Chase the Clouds Away' This 1975 hit is another one of his most popular songs. Its energetic and upbeat energy has managed to keep it in the hearts of many. At the time of its release as well, the song managed to garner so much love from the public. It was often featured on the broadcasts of the 1976 Summer Olympics as well.
USA Today
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Chuck Mangione cause of death: What the jazz icon died of
Chuck Mangione is a jazz legend, known particularly for his all-time classic Feels So Good, but the flugelhorn player had other hits he was known for along with his role on King of the Hill. There was also his Give it All You Got that he wrote for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. And now the world is mourning the musician and composer who died earlier this week. What was his cause of death? Per the Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle, this statement from his family said this: "The family of Chuck Mangione is deeply saddened to share that Chuck peacefully passed away in his sleep at his home in Rochester, New York, on July 22, 2025." There's your answer. Sending good thoughts to his family.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jazz Legend Chuck Mangione Dead at 84: Cause of Death Revealed
Chuck Mangione is well-known in the music world for being a top-tier trumpeter, flugelhorn player and composer. But reports surfaced on Thursday that he had passed away at the age of 84. The report came from TMZ, and they also revealed the cause of death, with natural causes being the reason. "Famed jazz musician Chuck Mangione is dead ... TMZ has confirmed. The flugelhorn and trumpet player died this week at his home in Rochester, New York ... according to his manager. We're told Chuck died from natural causes." A report from Evan Bourtis of WHEC NBC also mentioned Mangione died Tuesday in his sleep in Rochester. Mangione released more than 30 albums during his music career, but his biggest hit song was "Feels So Good." He earned 14 Grammy nominations during his legendary music career while winning two Grammys. His career began with the band called the "Jazz Brothers" as Chuck played alongside his brother, Gap, who played the piano. Mangione also made an appearance on the sitcom "King of the Hill", and one clip surfaced after the death of the musician. Perhaps his biggest moment was at the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid when he performed 'Give It All You Got' at the closing ceremonies. Mangione was born in Rochester, New York, and in 2012, he was inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Legend Chuck Mangione Dead at 84: Cause of Death Revealed first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 24, 2025
Boston Globe
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Jazz legend Chuck Mangione, known for ‘Feels So Good,' dies at 84
'It identified for a lot of people a song with an artist, even though I had a pretty strong base audience that kept us out there touring as often as we wanted to, that song just topped out there and took it to a whole other level,' Mangione told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 2008. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up He followed that hit with 'Give It All You Got,' commissioned for the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, and he performed it at the closing ceremony. Advertisement Mangione, a flugelhorn and trumpet player and jazz composer, released more than 30 albums during a career in which he built a sizable following after recording several albums, doing all the writing. He won his first Grammy Award in 1977 for his album 'Bellavia,' which was named in honor of his mother. Another album, 'Friends and Love,' was also Grammy-nominated, and he earned a best original score Golden Globe nomination and a second Grammy for the movie 'The Children of Sanchez.' Advertisement Mangione introduced himself to a new audience when he appeared on the first several seasons of 'King of the Hill,' appearing as a commercial spokesman for Mega Lo Mart, where 'shopping feels so good.' Mangione, brother of jazz pianist Gap Mangione, with whom he partnered in The Jazz Brothers, started his career as a bebop jazz musician heavily inspired by Dizzy Gillespie. 'He also was one of the first musicians I saw who had a rapport with the audience by just telling the audience what he was going to play and who was in his band,' Mangione told the Post-Gazette. Mangione earned a bachelor's degree from the Eastman School of Music — where he would eventually return as director of the school's jazz ensemble — and left home to play with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. He donated his signature brown felt hat and the score of his Grammy-winning single 'Feels So Good,' as well as albums, songbooks and other ephemera from his long and illustrious career to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in 2009.
Cedar News
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cedar News
🎺 Jazz Legend Chuck Mangione Passes Away at Home in Rochester, New York
Renowned jazz musician Chuck Mangione, celebrated for his iconic flugelhorn and trumpet performances, has died this week at his home in Rochester, New York, according to his manager. The cause of death was natural causes. Mangione's illustrious career included winning two Grammy Awards — first in 1977 for Best Instrumental Composition, and again in 1979 for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. His memorable compositions left a lasting impact on the music world, with 'Chase The Clouds Away' featured during the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and 'Give It All You Got' serving as the theme for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. His 1978 hit single, 'Feels So Good,' remains one of the most successful jazz records ever, marking a high point in his prolific output of over 30 albums. Beyond music, Mangione appeared on television, including a recurring role on King of the Hill and a guest spot on Magnum, P.I. Born and raised in Rochester, Mangione was inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame in 2012, cementing his legacy in his hometown. Our condolences go out to Chuck Mangione's family, friends, and fans worldwide.
