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' 6
Groovin’ canonical 2

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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
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
hasCulturalStatus classic 1960s soul song
oldies radio staple
hasNotableVocalist Felix Cavaliere
influencedGenre blue-eyed soul
soft rock
soul music
isSignatureSongOf The Rascals
language English
length 2:30
lyricist Eddie Brigati
lyricTheme carefree weekend
relaxation
romantic love
musicalStyle laid-back
originallyReleasedAs 7-inch single
partOfAlbum Groovin’
performer The Rascals
The Young Rascals
linked to: The Rascals
producer Arif Mardin
The Young Rascals
linked to: The Rascals
publicationDate 1967-04
recordLabel Atlantic Records
releaseYear 1967
vocalStyle soulful

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Lady Soul hasTrack Groovin’
Hip Hug-Her hasTrack Groovin'
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Hip Hug-Her hasCoverSong Groovin'
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The Rascals notableWork Groovin'
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The Rascals hitSingle Groovin'
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Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings notableWork Groovin'
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These Are My Songs sideOneIncludes Groovin'
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Groovin’ partOfAlbum Groovin’