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The Rascals — Groovin'
Album: Groovin'
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Released: 1967
Length: 2:26
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Groovin' on a Sunday afternoon
Really couldn't get away too soon
I can't imagine anything that's better
The world is ours whenever we're together
There ain't a place I'd like to be instead of

Movin' down a crowded avenue
Doin' anything we like to do
There's always lots of things that we can see
You can be anyone we like to be
All those happy people we could meet

Just groovin' on a Sunday afternoon
Really couldn't get away too soon
No, no, no, no

''(Ah, ah, ah)
(Ah, ah, ah)
(Ah, ah, ah)''

We'll keep on spending sunny days this way
We're gonna talk and laugh our time away
I feel it coming closer day by day
Life would be ecstasy, you and me endlessly

Groovin' on a Sunday afternoon
Really couldn't get away too soon
No, no, no, no
Groovin', uh huh
Groovin'
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 celtic123 wrote:

Summer of 1967 - WFIL, Philadelphia!  Outside playing basketball in the driveway, under the lights... 
Along with Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
Sly & the Family Stone
The Grassroots
The Nazz
Tommy James & The Shondells...
So long ago...



Nazz!!  you really were in Philadelphia!
Posted 4 months ago by amystone    [ Reply ]
a 60s kid summertime feel-good tune 
Posted 9 months ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
 KristinCredit wrote:

Who's Leslie? 'life would be ecstasy, you and me, and Leslie'



I always wondered that too!!
Posted 9 months ago by cinzia1026    [ Reply ]
They were the first concert I attended. It was at the Singer Bowl at the old NY Worlds Fair grounds in Flushing NY. Mountain was their opening act. Very fond memories. This is a perfect song to sit back and relax to on a warm summer evening. No auto tune or synths, just 4 guys who could sing,  play, and entertain without fireworks, profanity, or half a neighborhood jumping around behind them. And the tickets were probably under $10.00. 
Posted 11 months ago by bh1    [ Reply ]
GREAT TUNE! ...eh  Leslie?   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:

GODLIKE!!! ICONIC!!!



And it gets there in 2:26. 
Posted 1 year ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 KristinCredit wrote:

Who's Leslie? 'life would be ecstasy, you and me, and Leslie'




Too funny! Since 1967, I always thought they were singing "Leslie" too!  But, NO, check the lyrics! 
Posted 1 year ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Happiness!
Posted 1 year ago by jesseoxwell    [ Reply ]
 KristinCredit wrote:

Who's Leslie? 'life would be ecstasy, you and me, and Leslie'



That's you and me endlessly.
Posted 1 year ago by todbothom    [ Reply ]
Ah..those free days pre-draft. Ahhh...Groovin'
Posted 1 year ago by shhhh777    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

I think it's fine as it is.  If it were to be recorded today it might be all quantized and "tuned" to a sterilizing extent.



I agree!! Totally!!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 victory806 wrote:

just think how perfect this song would be if it was recorded with today's technology. bliss!


I think it's fine as it is.  If it were to be recorded today it might be all quantized and "tuned" to a sterilizing extent.
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Great song. I think the bongos make it.
Posted 2 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
GODLIKE!!! ICONIC!!!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Summer of 1967 - WFIL, Philadelphia!  Outside playing basketball in the driveway, under the lights... 
Along with Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
Sly & the Family Stone
The Grassroots
The Nazz
Tommy James & The Shondells...
So long ago...
Posted 2 years ago by celtic123    [ Reply ]
 tulfan wrote:

The Big 8 was awesome and that Canadien content requirement exposed us Detroit area listeners to all of the Canadien happening bands and acts...


For me it was CKLC in Kingston. This and Get Together playing all summer.
Posted 2 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
Ah! What a set of feelings came over me, hearing this, so many years later. Simple pleasures. Thanks. Tom O’Grady
Posted 2 years ago by Tomfranpat    [ Reply ]
 opaceo wrote:

I think its tonal characteristics imprinted on the recording from the technology of the day are part of its charm.
 
It is funny that you said that. I had just put on on my 40 yr old Sennheiser HD 414 headphones before this song came on! ...Classic!  ...Although I Am listening with FLAC, a Schiit Modi 3 DAC & a Schiit Magni 3+ amp!  
Posted 3 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 victory806 wrote:
just think how perfect this song would be if it was recorded with today's technology. bliss!
 
I think its tonal characteristics imprinted on the recording from the technology of the day are part of its charm.
Posted 4 years ago by opaceo    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:


They never specified whether "Leslie" was a man or a woman.
 
Either way works, as far as I know.
Posted 4 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Ah straw boater hats, punting on the lake, pretty girlls in summmer dreses, iced lemonade and mint juleps. I think I shall be sick. if i dont hear this for 70 years i may recover. PSD for me. 
Posted 4 years ago by TRC    [ Reply ]
just think how perfect this song would be if it was recorded with today's technology. bliss!
Posted 5 years ago by victory806    [ Reply ]
Perfect summer song!
Posted 5 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
Groovy Groovin'.
Posted 5 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Who's Leslie? 'life would be ecstasy, you and me, and Leslie'
Posted 5 years ago by KristinCredit    [ Reply ]
 Relayer wrote:
I think this is the first song to include lyrics referring to ménage-a-trois:
"that would be exstacy; you, and me, and Leslie
 

They never specified whether "Leslie" was a man or a woman.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Stands the test of time. Sure made me smile for a place long ago and far away.
Posted 5 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
 markybx wrote:
I'm Suddenly 10 yrs old again {#Jump}

 
I'm with you. Great song, great memories, lost times, so sad.  Glad we lived it.
Posted 5 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}felix so zesty !
Posted 5 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
I always thought these guys were black. It definitely has got soul.
Posted 6 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
I think this is the first song to include lyrics referring to ménage-a-trois:
"that would be exstacy; you, and me, and Leslie"











 
Posted 7 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2} {#Dancingbanana_2} {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 7 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
I'm Suddenly 10 yrs old again {#Jump}
Posted 7 years ago by markybx    [ Reply ]
"Keep going!"
Posted 7 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 ojibwe wrote:
"You and me and Leslie...."

 
{#Yes}

Learned the real words about two minutes ago by clicking on the Lyrics link. 
Posted 7 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I instantly feel like inviting some friends, set fire to the BBQ and open a bottle of wine.
Posted 7 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:

yep, super AM hit, 1967 was the best year ever for AM music
for me it was CKLW 800 out of Windsor, ON
"The Big 8"!!

 
The Big 8 was awesome and that Canadien content requirement exposed us Detroit area listeners to all of the Canadien happening bands and acts...
Posted 7 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
yeah this is just great for a weary mind and a reminder of where we all started
Posted 7 years ago by Garsh    [ Reply ]
 TheWizardOfUhs wrote:
Simple and pure.
 
yeah that  : )
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song and top-notch arrangement, production and performances. Felix is still out playing and sounds great.
Posted 8 years ago by boontonite    [ Reply ]
 rmaple53 wrote:
Rascals :) Many good songs on the AM dial WLS..

 
yep, super AM hit, 1967 was the best year ever for AM music
for me it was CKLW 800 out of Windsor, ON
"The Big 8"!!
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Rascals :) Many good songs on the AM dial WLS..
Posted 8 years ago by rmaple53    [ Reply ]
Agree with a comment below. Some things belong on a small AM radio that's sitting in the sand next to a cooler full of ice and beverages.
Posted 8 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
Groovy!  ; )
Posted 8 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
some things are just perfect....
Posted 9 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
Summer as a child at the cottage and beach

AM radio...lo fi sound

Great  vibes! 
Posted 9 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
 ojibwe wrote:
"You and me and Leslie...."

 

I just heard an interview with the New Pornographers this morning on NPR.  This exact misheard lyric was part of the discussion.
Posted 9 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
"You and me and Leslie...."
Posted 9 years ago by ojibwe    [ Reply ]
 Stave wrote:
Great song but dear lord, that album art...

 
{#Lol}  Yeah, that was one of those "groovy" illustration styles of the late 1960's.  It was done by an illustrator named Lynn Rubin, who apparently also did this cover:
Bar-Kays Soul Finger
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Such a great classic summer song!
Posted 9 years ago by Colorado    [ Reply ]
Great song but dear lord, that album art...
Posted 9 years ago by Stave    [ Reply ]
I've gotten to know Felix, the guy who wrote and perfomred this song. He now lives in the Nashville area, and all I can say is that both he and his song are classy and age well. Felix has written alot of nice tunes.
Posted 20 years ago by jberko    [ Reply ]
Surprising that it doesn't sound dated at all. In HS I called this the "menage a trois" song..."that would be ecstasy, you and me and Leslie..."
Posted 20 years ago by gfoster    [ Reply ]
Absolute classic!
Posted 20 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
The Rascals just keep getting better and better over the years/decades. Can\'t explain it. Just mellow beyond words.
Posted 20 years ago by AC    [ Reply ]
Simple and pure.
Posted 20 years ago by TheWizardOfUhs    [ Reply ]