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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It's The Groove in Chicago for our quarterly planning meeting. We mapped out our content calendar for the next 6 months & ate some great food! We went live twice from the road: 👀 Behind the scenes in Chicago: youtube.com/live/nDGSdO6... 👀 Our review of Stevie's new EP: youtube.com/live/BvldHbx...

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Listen closely to the harmonica on DeBarge's "Love Me in a Special Way" (1983). That's Stevie Wonder. 🎶 The full DeBarge story is coming October 9th on It's The Groove. buff.ly/QifXylt

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy Birthday singer Howard Hewett, who was a key member of the group Shalamar, and also had a solo career. His lead vocals for Shalamar were always the "Dead Giveaway" of a great song. buff.ly/eekkbGw

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Soul Legend Donny Hathaway. Where to begin? No less an authority than Stevie Wonder said "When Donny sings any song, he owns it." Gone far too soon. buff.ly/5G7Ovkm

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Plot twist in the DeBarge story: the first album didn't go as planned, and "I Like It" (1982) is what came next. 🎶 buff.ly/QifXylt Full story on It's The Groove, October 9th. What's your favorite DeBarge song?

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Happy Birthday to BabyFingers: keyboardist, composer, producer and 2026 JazzMaster Patrice Rushen. We fulfilled a bucket list item by seeing her in concert this year. Check out our concert review video and the episode we did. And don't forget the playlist buff.ly/7KSIcR5

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Happy Birthday Basia. Her influences were Stevie Wonder, Aretha, and Antonio Carlos Jobim. No wonder we love her! We are overdue in doing a feature on the band, but here's a playlist to enjoy for Basiaholics like Dave. buff.ly/xuvbbgi

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Randy Bachman, guitarist, composer and founder of both The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive, who accounted for so much great music. Dave chose "Lookin' Out for Number One," which is a bit of a departure from the BTO material but shows Randy's jazz chops. buff.ly/hwv9zlM

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Every 80s deep dive we've done, finally in one place. 📼 Our new playlist covers Wang Chung, Madonna's True Blue, Peter Gabriel's So, and more: Winwood, Wham!, Anita Baker, Duran Duran. 🎧 Binge it here: buff.ly/uQfh8uj Watch, comment your favorite 80s album and share to help Groove Nation grow.

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Happy Birthday Tracey Thorn, singer, songwriter and one half of the duo Everything But The Girl. As we were reviewing our recent playlist, we realized what we had been "Missing." buff.ly/sMNoeMk

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Happy Birthday to guitarist Craig Chaquico. Starting as lead guitarist for Jefferson Starship, Chaquico made a left turn into new age and contemporary jazz. While with Starship, he also wrote some of their hits, including "Find Your Way Back." buff.ly/e0cVlhx

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Happy Birthday Tiran Porter, bassist for the Doobie Brothers during the 70s and 80s. Check out this video which highlights some of his most amazing basslines in the Doobies songs you love. buff.ly/QjOX94h

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday Olivia Newton-John. She was synonymous with "pop star." 4 Grammy Awards and 15 Top Ten singles are just the tip of the iceberg. Taken far too soon, and missed dearly, help us celebrate this iconic artist. buff.ly/4Flh9Zj

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

How did the band behind "Dance Hall Days" end up scoring a neo-noir crime thriller for William Friedkin? New episode of It's The Groove Podcast breaks down the synths, the songwriting, and the dark side of Wang Chung. 🎬🎶 Watch, comment, and share to help us grow: buff.ly/QifXylt

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Happy #ThrowbackThursday 🎸 New playlist: Yacht Rock & Sessions Icons. Jeff Porcaro's half-time shuffle, the studio architect behind Madonna & Steely Dan. Kenny Loggins tour stories, Hall & Oates, Steely Dan & more! 🎧 Binge it here: buff.ly/SSyDjgP Watch & share to help Groove Nation grow.

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70s & 80s Icons, Yacht Rock & Session Masterminds | It's The Groove Podcast

Explore the legendary shuffle of Toto's Jeff Porcaro, the secret session architects behind Madonna, Steely Dan, and Phil Collins, insider tour stories with K...

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Emilio Castillo, founder and tenor saxophonist for one of the longest running funk acts out there, Tower of Power. Emilio also co-wrote most of the band's iconic hits, including "Down to the Nightclub" buff.ly/Y4HP7gi

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Sometimes pop doesn't need a hidden meaning. Wang Chung's catalog moves from dance floor to daydream to noir thriller, sometimes on the same album, and this episode just celebrates the craft. Full episode drops September 25. buff.ly/8tDmQou Which Wang Chung song is your favorite? #WangChung

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to keyboardist Don Grolnick, whose fingers are all over the music we love. From Carly Simon and James Taylor to Chaka Khan and Boz Scaggs, he was a first-call session guy. Don was "instrumental" to Steely Dan albums The Royal Scam, Aja and Gaucho. buff.ly/DGvBW14

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Wishing a Happy Birthday to founding member of the Whispers Wallace "Scotty" Scott, and in the same breath a Heavenly Birthday to his identical twin Walter. 15 Top 10 R & B singles, and members of the R & B Hall of Fame. Their music "Just Gets Better With Time" buff.ly/uX1b8Tg

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We are good, but we're not perfect. We nearly missed the birthday of singer N'Dea Davenport, who fronted the Brand New Heavies on some of their top albums, including Brother Sister. Check it out! Happy Birthday N'Dea! We'd love to have you on the show. buff.ly/0akNdcY

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to singer Marlena Shaw. Equally proficient at Jazz and R & B, Marlena in on our radar with "Loving You Was Like a Party." Backed by ITG regulars Larry Carlton, Chuck Rainey and Harvey Mason. buff.ly/CLAFKZ3

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today is a National Holiday at It's the Groove. Why? Because it's the "21st Night of September," of course. Do you remember? One of our absolute favorite songs. Guaranteed to get you on the dance floor. You can't NOT be happy when this one comes on. buff.ly/Jb3O4zQ

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Corinne Drewery, who puts the "Swing" in Swing Out Sister. Dave keeps nagging Kelly to do an episode on them (and one day we will). And please do a North American tour! In tribute, see our playlist of some of our favorite SOS songs. buff.ly/vJpKcOB

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Happy Birthday Musician and Composer Peter White. He co-wrote Al Stewart's hit "Time Passages," and was the guitarist for most of Basia's catalog. She returned the favor by singing on his "Just Another Day." White has collaborated with many of our favorites buff.ly/b1iwaAT

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🎙️ Live replay is up. buff.ly/KqioCaV Dave and Kelly talk Chaka Khan's new album (Snoop Dogg collab included), tease the Michael Franks episode and look at what's next for the show. Follow for the next live and new episode drops. Have you heard the new Chaka Khan album? Favorite track?

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Behind the Mic: New Music Reviews, Upcoming Guests & Channel Updates

Join Dave and Kelly for a behind-the-scenes look at It's The Groove Podcast!In this live session, we dive into: • Chaka Khan’s New Album: Our breakdown and f...

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Happy Birthday to the Master of the Double Entendre, Michael Franks, who could best be described as the velvet-voiced poet of jazz-pop intimacy. Enjoy the playlist we have built of some of our favorites from his long career. buff.ly/9VLBjJt

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Wang Chung's pop sparkle, minus the sparkle. "To Live and Die in L.A." traded their usual sound for something darker after Jack Hues and Nick Feldman saw a rough cut of William Friedkin's film. Episode drops September 25. Which Wang Chung era are you: Dance Hall Days or this? buff.ly/8tDmQou

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Saxophonist and Musician Will Gregory. Will played with Tears for Fears on their Songs From the Big Chair album, and is also half of the electronic music duo Goldfrapp. buff.ly/ondJvjY

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Happy Birthday to singer/songwriter Richard Marx. His "Keep Coming Back" is ITG-approved with guest appearances by Luther Vandross, Greg Phillinganes (keys), Nathan East (bass) and Euge Groove on saxophone. buff.ly/OTsrWc8

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse, taken from us far too soon. A voice that cracked open the sky, a soul that sang what hearts were afraid to say. Still missed. Still felt. Still shining somewhere beyond the blue.

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Happy Birthday Musician, Composer, Producer Don Was. With the band Was (Not Was), he created Dave's favorite "Walk the Dinosaur." Winner of 6 Grammy Awards, he produced many artists. He also served as the President of jazz label Blue Note Records. buff.ly/DPyk3DO

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Happy Birthday Peter Cetera. We did an episode on Bobby Caldwell, and were amazed to find that Bobby wrote one of Peter's first hits as a solo artist: "The Next Time I Fall," a duet with Amy Grant. Our show tells a funny story about Bobby's involvement with this hit. buff.ly/C0Qc69d

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Happy Birthday Peter Cetera, bassist and lead vocalist for Chicago. We did a feature on the 50th Anniversary of Chicago X and found out the Kelly's favorite was "If You Leave Me Now," a song which marked a departure from the band's earlier horn-driven rock. buff.ly/6cNoEYm

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

New episode: Ray Parker Jr., from session player alongside Stevie Wonder to Raydio frontman to the solo icon behind "Ghostbusters." Give it a listen and subscribe if you're into music history and the stories behind the music you love. We're close to our next milestone on YouTube. buff.ly/8tDmQou

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Sunshine's still out, and so is Roy Ayers' influence. Would've been his 86th birthday today, the jazz-funk vibraphonist who basically invented the sound neo-soul later ran with. "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" remains one of music's great late-summer songs. buff.ly/0hURowB

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Happy Birthday Carol Decker of T'Pau. She knew how to win over our "Heart and Soul." buff.ly/m3uYMPi

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ray Parker Jr. wrote Ghostbusters' theme in 1984 and turned it into a cultural phenomenon. Ray Parker Jr's full story from in-demand session musician to pop culture phenomenon drops September 11 on It's The Groove Podcast. 🎶👻https://buff.ly/HcTXgfH

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Birthday to legendary songwriter Diane Warren. It seems like every time we're liner-note-surfing, we would come across her name (well, Diane and Rod Temperton). So we put together a SHORT playlist of some of our most favorite songs she composed. Check it out buff.ly/EpCx0m8

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Birthday Songwriter Diane Warren. She's won every important songwriting award, had 9 #1 songs, and over 30 Top Ten hits with artists from Aerosmith to Whitney. Her catalog is vast. We might just have to build a playlist with some of our faves. buff.ly/b3AW1PW

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of The Cranberries. We won't "Linger" over her many accomplishments but just say that we miss her dearly. buff.ly/xCcsFW9

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Turns out "Jack and Jill" isn't a nursery rhyme, it's Raydio's heartbreak song about a guy chasing love he can't hold onto. Kelly had no idea as a kid. Swing by for the full Ray Parker Jr. episode, dropping Sept 11! Ever mishear a song like this growing up? buff.ly/HcTXgfH

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Toto member Steve Porcaro. Steve was heavily involved in many other artists' projects from Michael Jackson to Chaka Khan.Whenever we look at liner notes we see his name. We did an episode on the contributions of Toto members to other artists. buff.ly/davlini

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The band name changed quietly in 1980. The solo career wasn't quiet at all. Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio's story, coming soon! #MusicHistory

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Happy birthday to composer, keyboardist and Toto member Steve Porcaro. Steve wrote the incredible hit "Human Nature" recorded by Michael Jackson. He also released a cool album last year called The Very Day. Here's "Marilyn" from that album. youtu.be/MvpVl2spcY4?...

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy Birthday Gloria Estefan. As the head of Miami Sound Machine, Gloria crafted a unique sound that made us all head for the dance floor. Here's the title track of her Primitive Love album youtu.be/Sxz7yiW6_yA?...

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy Birthday Barry Gibb, one of the most accomplished singer/songwriters of our era. As frontman and founder of the Bee Gees, he dominated the late 70s airwaves, and also composed songs for other artists. Here is "How Deep is Your Love." youtu.be/XpqqjU7u5Yc?...

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy Birthday Gloria Estefan, 5-time Grammy winner, and one of the most accomplished artists of our generation. As the lead singer for Miami Sound Machine, she introduced us to the "Conga" and we're still dancing! youtu.be/5SXX-pWzOY8?...

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy Birthday singer/songwriter Barry Gibb, who sang and composed an incredible array of #1 hits. With his brother Maurice and Robin the Bee Gees dominated the disco era. At one point he had penned 6 consecutive #1 hits. Here's "Love You Inside Out." youtu.be/W4Rw2CnX43I?...

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Wilton Felder, who is one of those "hidden connections" we discuss. We knew him as the sax guy on The Crusaders. But did you know he played bass on the Jackson Five's hit "ABC?" youtu.be/ISqzbbZVIiU?...

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It's The Groove Podcast @itsthegroovepod.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Just added the new Gaucho episode with Izze to our Steely Dan playlist. It now sits alongside The Royal Scam, "Is Steely Dan Yacht or Nyacht?", and Aja, four episodes deep on one of music's most intriguing bands. Follow for more. buff.ly/oM7vjTJ

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Aja, Gaucho & The Royal Scam: The Ultimate Steely Dan Deep Dive | It's The Groove Podcast

Steely Dan didn't just write songs, they built them. Meticulously. Intentionally. Architecturally. This collection dives into four sides of one of the most i...

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