Groove Is In The Heart
I featured this song as part of a general playlist, back in 2013. I heard it again recently, and it took me back once more, to a time and place in summer 1990. A happy time, made even happier by this funky song from Deee-Lite.
Fronted by the fascinating and rather gorgeous Lady Miss Kier, this New York based House Music trio took the charts by storm with their debut album, enjoying worldwide success with this single release. For the MTV generation, their psychedelic video was just right, with Miss Kier’s gyrations holding the attention of any viewer. Using countless samples from established artists, the group caught the mood of the moment, combining high camp with a great beat, and surprisingly good vocals too.
They broke up in 1995, going their separate ways. I would be hard pushed to name any of their other six top ten hits, but this track has stayed with me ever since.
beetleypete 
I break out my special moves when this song comes on.
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Hard to keep still to this one, unless you are in a coma!
Cheers, Pete.
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It’s so groovy.
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Thanks for sharing music I was unaware of!
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Thanks, John. This is a funky American club classic!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Top tune indeed, I hadn’t realised it was so long ago, now I’m feeling old.
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Imagine how old I’m feeling then! 🙂
Cheers, Pete.
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Brill choice Pete, it’s on my iPod!
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One for the ‘Funksters’ I reckon, FR..
Best wishes, Pete.
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Always liked this but never seen the video before (because I’m old) how on earth did they make it?
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I think they used the same lumpy technology that was popular on Top of The Pops! 🙂
Glad to find another fan of this funky classic.
(And I’m betting you are much younger than me…)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Nope, I’m older than everyone!
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Then you don’t look it. 🙂
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I met my best friend at school through a mutual love of this song. I still listen to it now, and we’re still friends!
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Thanks for that, Lucinda. It’s a great happy song, and I am glad you are still friends.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I left the UK to work in Pakistan in 1986 and didn’t come back until 1996 so there are huge gaps in my music and film knowledge during those years. This totally passed me by!
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Ten years in Pakistan will do that, Mary.
Sorry you missed out on some golden years.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad you posted this song! Don’t forget there’s a little cameo by Q-Tip of Tribe Called Quest. Too bad Deee-Lite didn’t go on to be more popular. This song is certainly an interesting one with a lot of style.
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Thanks, Aaron. Glad you like this one too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I wasn’t out of the country but missed this one. I do love the beat and . . .
Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo. It was a club scene hit that made it into the mainstream charts. Something of a rarity these days.
Best wishes, Pete.
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