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On The Groove Line
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On The Groove Line is a music podcast and blog created and run by @christhewriter.bsky.social‬. Email: [email protected]
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · Jul 19
An introduction:

On The Groove Line is a music pod/blog that discusses R&B/Funk/Disco/Jazz/Jazz Fusion/Hip-Hop/R&B/Dance music.

@christhewriter.bsky.social is the founding editor/host/producer, etc. #MusicSky

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On The Groove Line
On The Groove Line is a place where R&B, Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop and various other genres in all eras will be discussed, reviewed, critiqued and enjoyed. On The Groove Line is hosted by music fan and wri...
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 15h
Diana Ross' "Touch Me In The Morning" debuted in May of 1973 as a bittersweet way to say good-bye.

The MFSB cover that appeared over six months later previewed what was coming, musically and otherwise. #MusicSky

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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 19h
It's Philly Friday!

Today, we look back at MFSB's cover Diana Ross' pop hit "Touch Me In The Morning."

We talk about the differences in the arrangement, the performance and how MFSB's version predicted what was to come later on the 70s. #MusicSky

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Touch Me In The Morning by MFSB: Diana Ross' big hit gets the Philly Soul touch
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 1d
The Blackbyrds' landmark "City Life" album turns 50 next month and earlier this summer, our first official guest was Keith Killgo, co-founder of the band!

Check out his memories of the Blackbyrds' best days, how the band has a loyal following today and more #MusicSky

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Keith Killgo of The Blackbyrds is On The Groove Line!
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 1d
Rod Temperton was born 76 years ago today.

We have an episode for him, of course.

Our @christhewriter.bsky.social was joined by @rollupsonny.blacksky.app to discuss Rod's songwriting genius, check it out! #MusicSky

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What made Rod Temperton a great songwriter featuring Sonny Blowdro
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 1d
It was an honor to have Grammy-nominated musician AmGnation on the pod this week!

Here, he talks about Gen Z's interest in fusion and why jazz is more than four letters.

You can check out the whole episode here #MusicSky

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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 2d
Grammy nominated musician AmGnation joins us On The Groove Line today!

In this episode, AmGnation and @christhewriter.bsky.social talk fusion, spirituality in music, generational divides and much more! #MusicSky

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AmGnation is On The Groove Line! Talking Jazz, Jam Sessions and Much More!
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 3d
Less than six months in and the ride continues to grow.

Thank you all for helping us get to 200 subscribers!

Be sure to tell a friend about On The Groove Line and have them come aboard. #MusicSky
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 3d
Tuesday is for The Temptations and on a recent episode of our podcast, we looked back at their 1975 album "A Song For You," which was a nice rebound from the critical and PR disaster that was "1990" #MusicSky

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A Song For You by The Temptations: One last great album from a great group
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 4d
When you think of Dionne Warwick and Isaac Hayes' versions of "Walk On By," you think of torment.

For the D Train cover of that song, our @christhewriter.bsky.social thinks of defiance, which is what early 80s R&B was all about post-disco. #MusicSky

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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 4d
This week On The Groove Line, we're talking cover songs!

Today's episode looks back at one version of Dionne Warwick's often covered "Walk On By," but with an electrofunk twist. #MusicSky

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Walk On By by D Train: Better cover than Isaac Hayes' version? Maybe.
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 1d
The Blackbyrds' landmark "City Life" album turns 50 next month and earlier this summer, our first official guest was Keith Killgo, co-founder of the band!

Check out his memories of the Blackbyrds' best days, how the band has a loyal following today and more #MusicSky

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Keith Killgo of The Blackbyrds is On The Groove Line!
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 1d
Rod Temperton was born 76 years ago today.

We have an episode for him, of course.

Our @christhewriter.bsky.social was joined by @rollupsonny.blacksky.app to discuss Rod's songwriting genius, check it out! #MusicSky

youtu.be/pWON3O6nA2w?...
What made Rod Temperton a great songwriter featuring Sonny Blowdro
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 1d
It was an honor to have Grammy-nominated musician AmGnation on the pod this week!

Here, he talks about Gen Z's interest in fusion and why jazz is more than four letters.

You can check out the whole episode here #MusicSky

youtu.be/E0G0NMw-6FA?...
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 2d
Grammy nominated musician AmGnation joins us On The Groove Line today!

In this episode, AmGnation and @christhewriter.bsky.social talk fusion, spirituality in music, generational divides and much more! #MusicSky

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AmGnation is On The Groove Line! Talking Jazz, Jam Sessions and Much More!
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 3d
Less than six months in and the ride continues to grow.

Thank you all for helping us get to 200 subscribers!

Be sure to tell a friend about On The Groove Line and have them come aboard. #MusicSky
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 3d
Tuesday is for The Temptations and on a recent episode of our podcast, we looked back at their 1975 album "A Song For You," which was a nice rebound from the critical and PR disaster that was "1990" #MusicSky

youtu.be/UeETdMb8DpI?...
A Song For You by The Temptations: One last great album from a great group
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 4d
When you think of Dionne Warwick and Isaac Hayes' versions of "Walk On By," you think of torment.

For the D Train cover of that song, our @christhewriter.bsky.social thinks of defiance, which is what early 80s R&B was all about post-disco. #MusicSky

youtu.be/r_BV3JX-UNc?...
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 4d
This week On The Groove Line, we're talking cover songs!

Today's episode looks back at one version of Dionne Warwick's often covered "Walk On By," but with an electrofunk twist. #MusicSky

youtu.be/r_BV3JX-UNc?...
Walk On By by D Train: Better cover than Isaac Hayes' version? Maybe.
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 8d
We couldn't let Freddie Jackson's birthday pass by without a Top 10!

To celebrate one of the biggest R&B stars of his generation, here's our Top 10 Freddie Jackson songs #MusicSky

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The Top 10 Freddie Jackson songs you should listen to
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 7d
The incomparable Patrice Rushen celebrated her birthday earlier this week, so we counted down the Top 10 songs by this musical legend you should listen to #MusicSky

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The Top 10 Patrice Rushen songs you should check out
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 7d
In the Fall of 1970, Curtis Mayfield released his solo debut album "Curtis" and started it off with a forceful statement about the state of the world as a new decade began.

Check out our review of "If There Is A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go" #MusicSky

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If There Is a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go by Curtis Mayfield: 1970s music that fits 2025
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 7d
The incomparable Patrice Rushen celebrated her birthday earlier this week, so we counted down the Top 10 songs by this musical legend you should listen to #MusicSky

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The Top 10 Patrice Rushen songs you should check out
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 7d
In the Fall of 1970, Curtis Mayfield released his solo debut album "Curtis" and started it off with a forceful statement about the state of the world as a new decade began.

Check out our review of "If There Is A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go" #MusicSky

youtu.be/oDHxEdpNe4k?...
If There Is a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go by Curtis Mayfield: 1970s music that fits 2025
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 8d
We couldn't let Freddie Jackson's birthday pass by without a Top 10!

To celebrate one of the biggest R&B stars of his generation, here's our Top 10 Freddie Jackson songs #MusicSky

youtu.be/k5Tg3c6FK9k?...
The Top 10 Freddie Jackson songs you should listen to
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
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