The Groover
Marc Bolan & T. Rex, T. Rex
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T . are . E . X. Some call me Arnie Some name me Slim It don't make no difference 'Cause I move right in They call me the groover When I'm on the floor The kids yell for more, more, more Some call me Starkey Some named me stud Yes they do It don't make no difference 'Cause I move in the mud I said sing it to me children Yea I'm the groover honey yeah I'm the groover honey Yea I'm the groover honey Well some call me Jeepster And some name me lame It don't make no difference Man you know what it takes I'm a groover 'cause I move right in
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15 facts about this song
Song Background"The Groover" is a song by British glam rock band T. Rex, led by the legendary musician Marc Bolan.
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Release DateThe song was released as a standalone single in the UK on 1st June 1973.
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Chart Performance"The Groover" peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of T. Rex's string of top ten hits in Britain in the 1970s.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "The Groover" are known for the iconic line "I’m the Groover, honey."
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ArtworkThe cover artwork for "The Groover" single is distinctive, showing Marc Bolan in a silver lamé outfit reflecting the flamboyant style of glam rock.
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B-SideThe B-side of "The Groover" is a song called "Midnight."
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Song ThemesAs with many T. Rex songs, "The Groover" features themes of outrageous style and self-confidence.
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Music VideoThere was no official video for "The Groover", but T. Rex performed it on several music TV shows in the UK.
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ReceptionDespite its chart success, "The Groover" received mixed reviews from critics, some of whom viewed it as less creative than earlier T. Rex hits.
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Band LineupThe members of T. Rex at the time of recording "The Groover" were Marc Bolan (guitar and vocals), Mickey Finn (percussion), Steve Currie (bass), and Bill Legend (drums).
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LegacyAlthough "The Groover" is not as well-known as some T. Rex hits like "Get It On" or "20th Century Boy", it remains a popular song amongst fans of the band and the glam rock genre.
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Records and PressingThe song was issued on a 7-inch vinyl record, pressed by EMI in the UK. The catalog number is MARC 5.
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Songwriting"The Groover" was written solely by T. Rex's frontman, Marc Bolan, who was known for his distinctive, often playful lyrical style.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Tony Visconti, a regular collaborator of Bolan's and T. Rex's who also worked with other major artists including David Bowie.
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Musical Style"The Groover" exemplifies T. Rex's glam rock style, combining catchy guitar riffs with Bolan's distinctive vocal delivery and creative wordplay.
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