Ep. 302: Linus Dotson discusses Linus of Hollywood’s “Thank You for Making Me Feel…Better”

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Chris DeMakes

Music, Music History, Music Commentary, Music Interviews

4.9 • 957 Ratings

🗓️ 4 May 2026

⏱️ 57 minutes

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This week, LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer Linus Dotson sits in to discuss the writing and recording of his fan favorite 2001 single, “Thank You for Making Me Feel…Better.” Inspired by the likes of Brian Wilson, Linus recorded the song using no traditional instruments, opting instead for melodies and percussion created using the song’s lyrical subject matter: beer bottles. The result was a one-of-a-kind track that has become a staple of Linus’s sets still today, and one HELL of a fun episode of Chris DeMakes A Podcast. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:15.4	Hey, everyone.
1:16.7	I hope you're all in a festive mood.
1:19.0	And if you're not, you will be after this episode.
1:22.3	Today's guest is American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer, Linus Dotson.
1:28.5	And together, we break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the fan-favorite song.
1:34.1	Thank you for making me feel better.
1:36.7	Taken from his 2001, Linus of Hollywood solo album, Let Yourself Be Happy.
1:42.4	Man, I've truly enjoyed every song I've ever had the pleasure of dissecting here on the show.
1:48.0	But every once in a while, a tune comes on my radar that is just over the top, from every aspect.
1:53.9	And this song is one of them.
1:55.8	Recording on an eight-track digital recorder in his bedroom, thank you for making me feel better,
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