The Groove Line - Heatwave, The Sound of Late 70s Dancefloors

“The Groove Line” is a funk-disco anthem by Heatwave, released in November 1977 as the lead single from their second album, Central Heating. Written by Rod Temperton and produced by Barry Blue, the song blends funky basslines, sharp brass accents, and tight guitar riffs into a high-energy celebration of dance and freedom.

The lyrics invite listeners to leave their worries behind and ride the “groove line,” a metaphorical train of music, movement, and joy. It quickly caught on with audiences, becoming one of the group’s biggest hits. In the United States, it reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and climbed to No. 3 on the R&B chart. In the UK, it became a Top 20 hit, peaking at No. 12 on the Singles Chart.

“The Groove Line” was later certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2001 for selling over one million copies, and it ranked as the 49th biggest U.S. hit of 1978. Decades later, the song remains a dancefloor staple and a shining example of late ’70s funk and disco at its best.

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“The Groove Line” is a funk-disco anthem by Heatwave, released in November 1977 as the lead single from their second album, Central Heating. Written by Rod Temperton and produced by Barry Blue, the song blends funky basslines, sharp brass accents, and tight guitar riffs into a high-energy celebration of dance and freedom.

The lyrics invite listeners to leave their worries behind and ride the “groove line, ” a metaphorical train of music, movement, and joy. It quickly caught on with audiences, becoming one of the group’s biggest hits. In the United States, it reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and climbed to No. 3 on the R&B chart. In the UK, it became a Top 20 hit, peaking at No. 12 on the Singles Chart.

“The Groove Line” was later certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2001 for selling over one million copies, and it ranked as the 49th biggest U.S. hit of 1978. Decades later, the song remains a dancefloor staple and a shining example of late ’70s funk and disco at its best.

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That second dancer in the red courdoroy jeans..i wonder did he ever realise that he had a hole in the inseam of his pants?? Lol