Groovy Train
The Farm
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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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Written by: Peter Joseph Hooton, Stephen Geddes Grimes, Keith Roger Mullin, Carl James Hunter
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Groovy Train" was released by The Farm in 1990.
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Album NameThe song is a part of their most successful album, "Spartacus".
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Chart SuccessIn the UK Singles Chart, "Groovy Train" reached the number seven spot.
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U.S. Billboard ChartIn America, the song also achieved success and placed 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1991.
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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.
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Song ThemeThe song is heavily influenced by the 1960s love and peace ethos but it also comments on the materialism and greed in society.
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ProductionThe song, and the Spartacus album, were produced by Suggs, who is the lead vocalist of another English band, Madness.
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RemixesOver its history, "Groovy Train" has been the subject of several remixes, helping to keep the song fresh and relevant for new audiences.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Influence"Groovy Train" and The Farm were known for their influence on the development of the rave culture in the UK and across Europe.
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Music SampleThe 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.
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ReceptionAlong with commercial success, the song also received positive critical reception for its dance-friendly sound, catchy lyrical hooks, and positive message.
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LegacyEven 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.
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Comeback TourThe Farm played "Groovy Train" during their 30th-anniversary tour in 2020, demonstrating the song's cherished place in their discography.
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Cover versionsQuite a few bands and artists, across genres, have covered "Groovy Train", showcasing the song's cross-genre appeal.
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