Groovy Train

The Farm

About Groovy Train

"Groovy Train" was the second single released by Liverpool-based group The Farm. It was released in August 1990 as the first single from their debut album Spartacus (which would be released in April 1991), having been produced by Graham "Suggs" McPherson of Madness and Terry Farley. The single reached no. 6 on the UK Singles Chart, no. 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and no. 15 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It contains a distinctive guitar intro by Keith Mullin which was possibly his most significant contribution to any one song. "Groovy Train" featured on the influential 1990 Madchester compilation album Happy Daze. The video for the single was filmed at Pleasureland Southport and features a cameo from actor Bill Dean, who at the time was in Liverpool soap opera Brookside. His character, Harry Cross was a retired train driver, and Dean is seen in the video driving a train with the band aboard. 


Year:
1996
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I saw you walking down our street
Well you looked quite neat
Baggy jeans and long blond hair
Without a care in the world
What happened to the attitude you used to have at school
What happened to the attitude when you broke all the rules

I saw you just the other week
But we did not speak
You turned your back and flicked your hair
As if you did not care
Well I don't care where you come from
I don't give a damn
Well I don't care where you come from
It's all a sham

You're so special
You're so special

She sings

Get on, get on, get on, get on 'the groovy train'
Get on, get on, get on, get on 'the groovy train'

Get on, get on, get on, get on 'the groovy train'
Get on, get on, get on, get on 'the groovy train'

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The Farm

The Farm are a British band from Liverpool. Their debut album Spartacus reached the top position on the UK Albums Chart when it was released in March 1991. Currently, they are on tour with their Spartacus Live 2012 shows, and form part of The Justice Tonight Band, supporting The Stone Roses at Heaton Park, Phoenix Park, Lyon and Milan. more »

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Written by: Peter Joseph Hooton, Stephen Geddes Grimes, Keith Roger Mullin, Carl James Hunter

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Groovy Train" was released by The Farm in 1990.
Album Name
The song is a part of their most successful album, "Spartacus".
Chart Success
In the UK Singles Chart, "Groovy Train" reached the number seven spot.
U.S. Billboard Chart
In America, the song also achieved success and placed 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1991.
Genre
"Groovy Train" is considered part of the 'Madchester' movement, a style of alternative rock that merges indie rock with elements of acid house, psychedelic rock and 1960s pop.
Song Theme
The song is heavily influenced by the 1960s love and peace ethos but it also comments on the materialism and greed in society.
Production
The song, and the Spartacus album, were produced by Suggs, who is the lead vocalist of another English band, Madness.
Remixes
Over its history, "Groovy Train" has been the subject of several remixes, helping to keep the song fresh and relevant for new audiences.
Music Video
The music video for the song was shot in black and white with a minimalist aesthetic, featuring the band members performing and dancing, consistent with the 90s music video trends.
Influence
"Groovy Train" and The Farm were known for their influence on the development of the rave culture in the UK and across Europe.
Music Sample
The music of "Groovy Train" notably samples "Yvonne Baker's You Didn't Say a Word" and "Nite-Liters' K-Jee", showing the band's innovative use of samples.
Reception
Along with commercial success, the song also received positive critical reception for its dance-friendly sound, catchy lyrical hooks, and positive message.
Legacy
Even after three decades of its release, "Groovy Train" remains one of The Farm's most recognizable and loved songs, a testament to its enduring appeal.
Comeback Tour
The Farm played "Groovy Train" during their 30th-anniversary tour in 2020, demonstrating the song's cherished place in their discography.
Cover versions
Quite a few bands and artists, across genres, have covered "Groovy Train", showcasing the song's cross-genre appeal.

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