Groovin' -- The Young Rascals (1967)

[NurseJackie]

"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.

Written by group members Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati and with a lead vocal from Cavaliere, it is a slow, relaxed groove, based on Cavaliere's newfound interest in Afro-Cuban music. Instrumentation included a conga, a Cuban-influenced bass guitar line from session musician Chuck Rainey, and a harmonica part, performed first for the single version by New York session musician Michael Weinstein, and later for the album version by Gene Cornish.

"Groovin'" is one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, and is also the recipient of a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.

The phrase "you and me endlessly" was often misheard as the mondegreen "you and me and Leslie".[5]

[love_katz]

1. Songs like this bring back good memories.

[NurseJackie]

2. I know, right!

Wonderful memories... Makes being old not so terrible when I can think about how much fun I had getting here.

[love_katz]

3. That is a great way to look at it.

Getting old has some bummer sides to it, so thank you for the reminder about the fun we had getting here.

[2naSalit]

4. That song takes me back to the same place every time I hear it.

I always remember warm summer days on the coast of Maine, a mild breeze and billowy clouds in blue skies... and fresh blueberries.

[NurseJackie]

5. Beautiful!

What lovely memories!

[2naSalit]

6. Yup. That's why I like that song so much...nt