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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 15h

Happy Birthday Jay Graydon, composer, producer, guitarist. Steve Lukather tells a humorous story about the genesis of the hit "Turn Your Love Around," by George Benson, for which Graydon, Lukather and Bill Champlin won the Grammy Award. We'll save the "details" for later. buff.ly/1LYaQ3d

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 16h

Happy Birthday Jay Graydon. Jay is so much more than just the guy who did the guitar solo on Steely Dan's "Peg." We'll do an entire episode on his brilliance. Here's a song he co-wrote with David Foster for Earth, Wind & Fire: The Grammy-winning "After The Love Has Gone." buff.ly/wWhUtam

It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 16h

Happy Birthday to Robert "Kool" Bell, founder and bassist for Kool & The Gang. Kelly and Dave were debating 70's Kool, or 80's Kool. What do you prefer? Here's "Big Fun," which we'll have when we do our episode on them! buff.ly/1muC74O

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 17h

Happy Birthday Robert "Kool" Bell, founder and bassist for Kool & The Gang, which has 25 Top Ten R & B hits. Kool is also a successful entrepreneur. Let's have a "Celebration" for the artist who has brought so much joy into our lives. buff.ly/PwJtTLH

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 17h

Happy Birthday Hamish Stuart, guitarist, bassist, vocalist, composer. Here's one he wrote for AWB, which was subsequently covered by Chaka Khan "Whatcha Gonna Do For Me." He's playing guitar in this live performance, which also includes the Brecker Brothers on horns.
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CUT THE CAKE / AVERAGE WHITE BAND

It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 18h

Happy Birthday Hamish Stuart, vocalist, bassist, composer and producer. Here he sings and plays bass on one of Dave's all-time favorite tracks "Cut the Cake" by the Average White Band.
Watch a bunch of white guys funk out Soul Train!

Cut The Cake - Average White Band 1975

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 1d

“Home at Last” isn’t just music. it’s a feeling. 🌆 For Kelly, it’s home (Chicago), calm, and the definition of jazzy perfection.

We’re sharing our favorite Steely Dan songs in the new episode, out Oct 10!

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#SteelyDan

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 6d

A little? 🤣🤣🤣

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 6d

Yes she did! 😂

Faith Pennick @faithp.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah. I went off a little. 😂 #yachtrock #SteelyDan #musicsky

It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 6d

Is Steely Dan Yacht or Nyacht? 🚤🎶
@faithp.bsky.social says their sound defies labels—jazz, rock, soul, fusion… they are beyond Yacht Rock!

New episode launches Oct 10. You’ll want to hear this one 👀✨

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Mike + The Mechanics - Taken In (Official Video)

It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Birthday Mike Rutherford, of Genesis and Mike + The Mechanics. Here's "Taken In."

It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 6d

Is Steely Dan Yacht or Nyacht? 🚤🎶
@faithp.bsky.social says their sound defies labels—jazz, rock, soul, fusion… they are beyond Yacht Rock!

New episode launches Oct 10. You’ll want to hear this one 👀✨

🎧 YouTube: buff.ly/4iYZUFI
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/NKq2JvH
🎧 Apple: buff.ly/471b4E7

#musicsky

REMASTERED IN HD! Official Music Video for Brand New Day performed by Sting. Follow Sting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialsting Twitter:…

It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Birthday Sting. Wishing you a "Brand New Day."

Sting - Brand New Day

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Birthday Gordon Sumner (AKA Sting), frontman for The Police before launching a solo career. He has sold over 100 million records and has received 17 Grammy Awards. Our first feature is "You Still Touch Me." buff.ly/wbXziFh

Welcome to the It's The Groove Podcast, where hosts Dave and Kelly dive deep into the music they love. Join them as they explore hidden connections and uncover the stories behind the songs. New…

It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Ronnie Ross, Baritone (and Bass) Saxophonist extraordinaire. Fun fact: Ross was David Bowie's Sax Tutor. He also played on Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side." We will feature his work on Matt Bianco's "Half A Minute." buff.ly/F5Dn6jf

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 8d

👉 Catch up on episodes, share the groove, and subscribe for what’s next (we’re already planning for 2026 👀).

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Songs In The Key of Life - Our Favorite Songs | It's the Groove Podcast

It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 8d

🎙️✨ Happy #InternationalPodcastDay! ✨🎙️
Just over a year in, It’s The Groove Podcast has hit 60,000+ YouTube views & 450+ subs. 🙌 Huge thanks to every listener on YT, Apple, & Spotify. You keep us groovin’! 💛

#musicsky #podcastsky #StoriesBehindTheMusic

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 10d

🎶 On this day in 1976, Stevie dropped a masterpiece that defined his classic era. 🌟 Critics call it the peak of his genius and we couldn’t agree more.

Tell us your favorite track! 🎧

👉 Listen, share, and groove with us. youtu.be/p43Ssjf0O74
#StevieWonder #musicsky

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 12d

#NewMusicFriday from Kindred The Family Soul: "For Life."

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 12d

Happy heavenly birthday, Olivia! We’re turning up the volume with a new episode all about her legendary Physical album! 💿✨ Episode is streaming now!

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Which is your favorite song from the album?
#musicsky #podcastsky

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 12d

Happy Birthday Craig Chaquico. After a stint as lead guitarist of rock band Jefferson Starship/Starship, he pivoted into a second career as a smooth jazz, new age acoustic guitarist. Here's "Return of the Eagle" from his Acoustic Highway album.

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 12d

Happy Birthday Craig Chaquico. What a career he had including a stint as lead guitarist, and songwriter for Jefferson Starship/Starship. Here's "Jane." buff.ly/bF9bi16

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 12d

Happy Birthday Tracey Thorn of Everything But The Girl. Your ITG team will be spending most of today "Driving," so this song is apropos. (yes, that's Michael Brecker on Tenor). What are your favorite EBTG songs? buff.ly/4z7LMGj

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 14d

Happy Birthday to Saxophonist and Founder of Tower of Power, Emilio Castillo! For 55 years, this band has brought its "East Bay Grease" to the music scene. Emilio and fellow saxophonist Doc Kupka wrote most of their material. Tonight, let's go "Down To The Nightclub." buff.ly/vPM8pZS