Groovin' (disambiguation)

Last updated

" Groovin' " is a 1967 song by The Young Rascals and covered by many artists.

Groovin' may also refer to:

See also

Related Research Articles

The Rascals American band that plays blue-eyed soul

The Rascals was an American rock band, formed in Garfield, New Jersey, United States, in 1965. Between 1966 and 1968 the New Jersey act reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 with nine singles, including the #1s "Good Lovin'" (1966), "Groovin'" (1967), and "People Got to Be Free" (1968), as well as big radio hits such as the much-covered "How Can I Be Sure?" and "A Beautiful Morning", plus another critical favorite "A Girl Like You". The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Manfred Mann English rock band, formed in London in 1962

Manfred Mann was an English rock band, formed in London in 1962. The group was named after their keyboardist Manfred Mann, who later led the successful 1970s group Manfred Mann's Earth Band. The band had two different lead vocalists during their period of success, Paul Jones from 1962 to 1966, and Mike d'Abo from 1966 to 1969.

Groove or Grooves may refer to:

Quinn the Eskimo (Mighty Quinn) song by Bob Dylan

"Quinn the Eskimo " is a folk-rock song written by Bob Dylan and first recorded during The Basement Tapes sessions in 1967. The song was recorded in December 1967 and first released in January 1968 as "Mighty Quinn" by the British band Manfred Mann and became a great success. It has been recorded by a number of performers, often under the "Mighty Quinn" title.

Groovy is a slang colloquialism popular during the late 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. It is roughly synonymous with words such as "cool", "excellent", "fashionable", or "amazing", depending on context.

"We're Gonna Groove" is a song written by soul artist Ben E. King and later co-credited to James Bethea. In 1964, it was released as the single B-side of King's rendition of "What Now My Love".

How Can I Be Sure original song written and composed by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati

"How Can I Be Sure" is a popular song written by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, and originally recorded by The Young Rascals for their 1967 album Groovin' with a single release in August 1967 affording the group their fourth Top 10 hit peaking at No. 4.

Gus Johnson (jazz musician) American musician

Gus Johnson was an American swing drummer in various jazz bands, born in Tyler, Texas, United States. After learning to play drums from his next-door neighbor, Johnson occasionally played professionally at the age of ten in the Lincoln Theater, and performed in various local groups, most notable McDavid's Blue Rhythm Band. Upon graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, Johnson moved to Kansas City, where he took up drumming full-time. He joined Jay McShann's Orchestra in 1938, with his music career being interrupted by his conscription into the military in 1943.

<i>Hip Hug-Her</i> 1967 studio album by Booker T. & the M.G.s

Hip Hug-Her is the fifth studio album by the Southern soul band Booker T. & the M.G.'s, released on Stax Records in June 1967. The title track was the band's most successful single since their debut, "Green Onions" while their cover of the Young Rascals song "Groovin'" was also a hit. The album was their last to be produced by Stax co-founder Jim Stewart, because the band started to produce themselves starting with Doin' Our Thing.

Groovin 1967 single by The Rascals

"Groovin" is a single released in 1967 by the Young Rascals that became a number-one hit and one of the group's signature songs.

<i>Time Peace: The Rascals Greatest Hits</i> 1968 greatest hits album by the Rascals

Time Peace: The Rascals' Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album from the Rascals, released in June 1968. It reached number one on the Billboard Pop Albums chart by September 1968. It also topped the Cash Box albums chart with a run in the Top 10 for 20 consecutive weeks

David Brigati American singer

David Brigati is an American singer. He is sometimes known as "the fifth Rascal."

<i>Groovin</i> (The Young Rascals album) 1967 studio album by The Young Rascals

Groovin' is the third album by rock band The Young Rascals. The album was released on July 31, 1967 and rose to #5 on the Billboard Top LPs chart and number 7 on the R&B chart. Eight of the songs were released on singles with the title track reaching number 1 on the Pop chart in the U.S.

Ronnell Lovelace Bright is an American jazz pianist. He has also dabbled in acting, with cameo appearances in the TV shows The Jeffersons, The Carol Burnett Show, and Sanford and Son. Ronnell Bright has four children. Lois Rene' Bright Wilkins (Florida), Faye Bright Juliot (California), Ronnell R. Bright (Texas), and Ronnece Laura Bright (Nevada). Source: Ronnell Bright's family.

Roy Brooks American drummer

Roy Brooks was an American jazz drummer.

<i>Instrumental Asylum</i> 1966 EP by Manfred Mann

Instrumental Asylum is an EP by Manfred Mann, released in 1966. The EP is a 7-inch vinyl record and released in mono with the catalogue number His Master's Voice-EMI 7EG 8949.

<i>Groovin with Manfred Mann</i> 1964 EP by Manfred Mann

Groovin' with Manfred Mann is an EP by Manfred Mann, released in 1964. The EP is a 7-inch vinyl record and released in mono with the catalogue number His Master's Voice-EMI 7EG 8876.

<i>Groovin with Buddy Tate</i> 1961 studio album by Buddy Tate

Groovin' with Buddy Tate is an album by saxophonist Buddy Tate which was recorded in 1961 and released on the Swingville label.

<i>The Five Faces of Manfred Mann</i> album by Manfred Mann

The Five Faces of Manfred Mann is the debut British and second American studio album by Manfred Mann. It was first released in the United Kingdom on 11 September 1964 by His Master's Voice. In late October/early November, the album was released in Canada by Capitol Records. The Canadian track listing was almost the same as the UK version, except it included the hit "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" instead of "I've Got My Mojo Working". The record has been called "one of the great blues-based British invasion albums; it's a hot, rocking record that benefits from some virtuoso playing as well".

"Sha La La" is a song written by Robert Mosley and Robert Taylor and performed by Manfred Mann. It reached #3 on the UK Singles Chart and #12 on both the U.S. pop chart and the Canadian chart in 1965. It was featured on their 1965 album The Five Faces of Manfred Mann.