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"Workin' On a Groovy Thing" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Roger Atkins which had its highest profile as a 1969 hit single by the 5th Dimension.

The song was first recorded by R&B songstress Patti Drew for her 1968 album Workin' on a Groovy Thing and released as a single to reach #34 on the U.S. R&B chart while crossing-over to #62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching #86 in Canada. Future Steam frontman Garrett Scott - working with producer Paul Leka - and the 5th Dimension cut versions of the song in the summer of 1969, with the 5th Dimension's version - released a week before Scott's - reachin #20 on the Billboard Hot 100, #9 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart, and #15 on the U.S. R&B chart. Internationally the 5th Dimension version reached #17 in Canada, and #48 in Australia in 1969. Produced by Bones Howe and arranged by Bill Holman, Bob Alcivar, and Howe,"Workin' on a Groovy Thing" was included on the 1969 5th Dimension album, The Age of Aquarius.

"Workin' on a Groovy Thing" has also been recorded by Lana Cantrell (album Lana!/ 1968), Allison Durbin (album I Have Loved Me a Man/ 1968), Barbara Lewis (album Workin' on a Groovy Thing/ 1968), Friends of Distinction (album Highly Distinct/ 1969), Neil Sedaka (album, Workin' on a Groovy Thing/ 1969), and Alton Ellis (1972). Instrumental versions of the song include those by Richard Holmes (album Workin' on a Groovy Thing/ 1969), Phil Moore (album Right On/ 1969), David Rose (album Happy Heart/ 1969), Mongo Santamaria (album Workin' on a Groovy Thing/ 1969), Bola Sete (album, Workin' on a Groovy Thing/ 1970), and Johnny Hammond (album/ Breakout/ 1971).

The song was performed on the 1973 episode of The Partridge Family sitcom called "Maid in San Pueblo" but the Partridge Family version has never been released.

Chart history - 5th Dimension version

References

1. Deming, Mark. Various Artists - Chartbusters USA: Sunshine Pop (2009) Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
2. Patti Drew, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" Chart Positions Retrieved January 17, 2015
3. Patti Drew, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" Canadian Chart Position Retrieved January 17, 2015
4. Renzoni, Tony (2017). Connecticut Rock 'n' Roll: a history. Charleston SC: History Press. p. 44. ISBN 9781625858801.
5. The 5th Dimension, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" Chart Positions Retrieved January 17, 2015
6. The 5th Dimension, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" single release Retrieved January 17, 2015
7. The 5th Dimension, The Age of Aquarius Retrieved January 17, 2015
8. The 5th Dimension, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" Chart Positions Retrieved January 17, 2015
9. "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1969-09-27. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
10. "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1969-09-13. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
11. Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
12. Cash Box Top 100 Singles, August 23, 1969

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