Just a Groove (Glen Adams Affair song)
"Just a Groove" was a 1980 single for the Glen Adams Affair. It was a hit for the ensemble in the United States, but in the UK where it was released as "Just a Groove (Remix)" was where it had its best success.
Just a Groove
| "Just a Groove" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| A-side | "Just a Groove" |
| B-side | "We've Got to Make It" |
| Released | 1980 |
| Length | 6:18 (US release) |
| Label | Sam Records S-12335 (US release) |
| Songwriter(s) | Glen Adams |
| Producer(s) | Glen Adams |
Background
"Just a Groove" backed with "We've Got to Make It" was released in the United States in 12" format on Sam Records S-12335 in 1980.[1]
Reception
According to Brian Chin's review in the 27 September 1980 issue of Record World, the record was what the title suggested. He said that the female vocals were similar to those of the group Skyy and with it currently appearing on the magazine's reporter lists, it could be one of those grass -roots street hits that has a sudden pick up.[2]
Airplay
According to the 25 October issue of Cash Box, the record was added to the playlist of WILD in Boston.[3]
Chart
The record was on the Record World Discotheque Hit Parade chart, High Rollers New York list for the week of 27 September.[4] It was on the Record World Discotheque Hit Parade chart, Electric Circus list for the week of 7 November.[5]
On the week of 25 October 1980, "Just a Groove" (US Sam release) made its debut at no. 46 in the Record Mirror UK Disco chart.[6]
Just a Groove (Remix)
| "Just a Groove (Remix)" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| A-side | "Just a Groove" |
| B-side | "Just a Groove" |
| Released | 1980 |
| Length | 5:36 |
| Label | Excaliber Records Ltd EXCL 502 (UK release) |
| Songwriter(s) | Glen Adams |
| Producer(s) | Glen Adams |
Background
According to James Hamilton in his Odds 'n' Bods section (Record Mirror 18 October, 1980) "Just a Groove" was to be issued on the Excaliber label with a nicely flowing remix flip.[7] According to the 3 November 1980 issue of Record Business, the Excaliber release of "Just a Groove (cat# Excaliber EXC(L) 502) was one of the records due in the shops that weekend.[8]
In addition to the 12" format release, the record was also issued in the UK in a 7" format.[9]
Reception
"Just a Groove" was one of the Select Singles in the 15 November issue of Music Week. The record was reviewed by Tony Jasper. He mentioned that the record was re-mixed for the UK market. He also mentioned the girls and their chanting of disco instructions, the long instrumental break on the 12" version and the return of the girls' vocals.[10] Also the same week, James Hamilton of Record Mirror gave a review that wasn't that complementary. He said it was another shopgirl-aimed Young & Co-like monotonous mindless chix-chanted thudder. He also made a remark that it was set to a Chic beat with 117bpm and the original on the flip side was 116bpm.[11]
Airplay
On the week of 6 December as reported by Music Week, the record was seeing airplay action at Manx Radio where it was on the station's A list, Pennine Radio where it was on the station's B list and Piccadilly where it was on the station's B list.[12]
On the week of 20 December, the record was a Hit Pick at Radio Hallam, on the B list of Radio Pennine and the C list of Piccadilly radio.[13]
On the week of 27 December, record was on the Picadilly C List.[14]
Chart
The week of 22 November marked the first appearance of the remix version on the Excaliber label in the Record Mirror UK Disco chart. The record had moved up from no. 29 to no. 27. Prior to that, all chart entries were for the Sam Records version.[15][16]
On the week of 3 January 1981, "Just a Groove (Remix)" peaked at no. 11 on the Record Mirror UK Disco chart.[17][18]
References
- ^ Disco Disco - Sam Records, The SAM Records Catalog, 12" Singles, S-12335 Glen Adams Affair "Just A Groove" / "We've Got To Make It" 19870
- ^ Record World, September 27, 1980 - Page 21 Disco File By Brian Chin
- ^ Cash Box, October 25, 1980 - Page 20 Black Contemporary, Black radio Highlights, WILD Boston - Butterball Jr., PD, Adds:
- ^ Record World, September 27, 1980 - Page 21 Discotheque Hit Parade, High Rollers New York DJ: Sergio Munzibai
- ^ Record World, November 8, 1980 - Page 20 Discotheque Hit Parade, Electric Circus / New York DJ: John Jellybean Benitez
- ^ Record Mirror, October 25, 1980 - Page 47 UK Disco, 46 -, Just A Groove, Glen Adams Affair, US Sam 12in
- ^ Record Mirror, October 18, 1980 - Page 41 Discos By James Hamilton, Odds 'n' Bods
- ^ Record Business, November 3, 1980 Volume Three Number 33 - Page 15 New Releases Due in the shops this weekend
- ^ Music Week, November 15, 1980 - Page 38 Select Singles Reviewed by Tony Jasper, Glen Adams Affair Just A Groove (12" 12 EXC 502, 7" EXC 502, PRT)
- ^ Music Week, November 15, 1980 - Page 38 Select Singles Reviewed by Tony Jasper, Glen Adams Affair Just A Groove (12" 12 EXC 502, 7" EXC 502, PRT)
- ^ Record Mirror, November 15, 1980 - Page 41 Discos By James Hamilton, UK Newbies, GLEN ADAMS AFFAIR: 'Just A Groove (Remix)' (Excaliber EXCL 502)
- ^ Music Week, December 6, 1980 - Page 10 Airplay Action, Glen Adams Affair Just A Groove Excaliber EXC 502 (A), MANX A List; Pennine B List; Piccadilly B List
- ^ Music Week, December 20, 1980 - Page 8 Airplay Action, Glen Adams Affair Just A Groove, Hallam Hitpicks; Pennine B List; Piccadilly C list
- ^ Music Week, December 27, 1980 - Page 6 Airplay Action, Glen Adams Affair Just A Groove Excaliber EXC502 (A), Picadilly C List
- ^ Record Mirror, November 15, 1980 - Page 47 UK Disco, 27 29 Just A Groove Glen Adams Affair US Sam 12in
- ^ Record Mirror, November 22, 1980 - Page 39 UK Disco, 26 27 Just A Groove/Remix Glen Adams Affair Excaliber 12in
- ^ Record Mirror, January 3, 1981 - Page 30 UK Disco, 11 18 Just A Groove/Remix Glen Adams Affair Excaliber 12in
- ^ Record Mirror, January 10, 1981 - Page 30 UK Disco, 15 11 Just A Groove/Remix Glen Adams Affair Excaliber 12in
External links
- Discogs - Glen Adams Affair – Just A Groove
- Antony Rosano channel, May 21, 2017 - Glen Adams Affair - Just a Groove - 1980