Workin' On a Groovy Thing (song)
"Workin' On a Groovy Thing" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Roger Atkins and originally recorded by Patti Drew on her 1968 album Workin' on a Groovy Thing that reached #34 on the U.S. R&B chart, #62 on the Billboard Hot 100,[1] and #86 in Canada.[2]
| "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The 5th Dimension | ||||
| from the album The Age of Aquarius | ||||
| B-side | "Broken Wing Bird" | |||
| Released | June 1969 | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Length | 3:09 | |||
| Label | Soul City | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Neil Sedaka, Roger Atkins | |||
| Producer(s) | Bones Howe | |||
| The 5th Dimension singles chronology | ||||
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Fifth Dimension cover
In 1969 "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" was recorded by The 5th Dimension. This version reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100, #9 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart, and #15 on the U.S. R&B chart. Outside the US, it peaked at #17 in Canada, and #48 in Australia in 1969.[3] It was featured on their 1969 album, The Age of Aquarius.[4] The song was produced by Bones Howe and arranged by Bill Holman, Bob Alcivar, and Howe.[5]
Other versions
- Barbara Lewis released a version on her 1968 album Workin' on a Groovy Thing.
- Allison Durbin released a version on her 1968 album I Have Loved Me a Man.
- Neil Sedaka released a version of the song on his 1969 album, Workin' on a Groovy Thing.
- Bola Sete released a version of the song on his 1970 album, Workin' on a Groovy Thing.
- Johnny Hammond released a version of the song on his 1971 album, Breakout.
- The song was performed on the 1973 episode of The Partridge Family called "Maid in San Pueblo" but their recording was never released on vinyl.
References
- Patti Drew, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" Chart Positions Retrieved January 17, 2015
- Patti Drew, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" Canadian Chart Position Retrieved January 17, 2015
- The 5th Dimension, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" Chart Positions Retrieved January 17, 2015
- The 5th Dimension, The Age of Aquarius Retrieved January 17, 2015
- The 5th Dimension, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" single release Retrieved January 17, 2015
- The 5th Dimension, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" Chart Positions Retrieved January 17, 2015
- "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1969-09-27. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1969-09-13. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
- Cash Box Top 100 Singles, August 23, 1969
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