Groovin’

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"Groovin’" is a soulful R&B track best known from the late 1960s, emblematic of the smooth, laid-back style that influenced much of soul music of its era.

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Groovin' 2
Groovin’ canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
chartPosition number 1 in Canada
number 1 on Billboard Hot 100
number 1 on Cash Box Top 100
top 10 in several European countries
top 10 in the United Kingdom
composer Felix Cavaliere NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States
decade 1960s
describedAs relaxed
smooth
summery
featuresInstrument bass guitar
conga drums
guitar
harmonica
organ
genre R&B
blue-eyed soul
soul music
hasBSide Sueño NERFINISHED
hasCulturalStatus classic 1960s soul song
oldies radio staple
hasNotableVocalist Felix Cavaliere NERFINISHED
influencedGenre blue-eyed soul
soft rock
soul music
isSignatureSongOf The Rascals NERFINISHED
language English
length 2:30
lyricist Eddie Brigati NERFINISHED
lyricTheme carefree weekend
relaxation
romantic love
musicalStyle laid-back
originallyReleasedAs 7-inch single
partOfAlbum Groovin’ NERFINISHED
performer The Rascals NERFINISHED
The Young Rascals NERFINISHED
producer Arif Mardin NERFINISHED
The Young Rascals NERFINISHED
publicationDate 1967-04
recordLabel Atlantic Records
releaseYear 1967
vocalStyle soulful

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Lady Soul hasTrack Groovin’
Hip Hug-Her hasTrack Groovin'
linked to: Groovin’
Hip Hug-Her hasCoverSong Groovin'
linked to: Groovin’