Hey Angela, Heatwave was one of the hottest groups of the 70's & early 80's who in my opinion didn't get all of the recognition they deserved and Johnny Wilder (R.I.P.) had one of the best voices on the planet!!! I got to see them live, they put on such an amazing show that the crowd didn't know what hit them when they performed!!!
Most people don't realize that the keyboarder is the musical mastermind "Rod Temperton". He wrote the majority of Michael Jacksons iconic hits of the 80s. In fact he wrote most of Quincy Jones related productions. Look him up....
An album cover caught my attention in the 70's, a melting clock. From that came Boogie Nights and Forever. You have my attention, what's next? Blew my mind! Groove line
I've never seen the video to this song . In the 70's , nobody cared what your skin color is . This group is a prime example. Look how much fun everyone is having !
@@mildredpierce4506 I bet you can! When I first started going to clubs, I'd just watch people dance and think I can't dance. But the more I watched folks, the more I realized I can keep the beat, I'm a step ahead of alot of those people already! Finally, I thought, I can't be any worse than most people so, I'm dancing. Go for it, girl!
Two other songs to check out from Heatwave: Always and Forever. There is a short version and long version. Ain't No Half Steppin' is a pretty good song. You may have heard samples of it on other records.
Thank you for playing the whole song from beginning to end!! I really appreciate that- too many reactors stop every 5 seconds… couldn’t help but smile as u dance to the music… ❤ your vibe!
I was a camp counselor with inner city kids ( multicultural)..i was the white one who could groove. My girls were 6/7 and for the talent show we did the cutest dance with flashlights!! After that i was known as Groove girl!- still takes me back..i am an old lady now but this just makes me smile!!!😊😊
I used to bribe DJs to play this at the clubs. Rod Temperton (the keyboardist) was a genius that not only created Heatwave and wrote most of their music but had his hands in helping a lot of other musicians with their own work.
As much as we all admired Rod temperton and the songs he help write. He did" Not" create Heatwave. Johnnie Wilder Jr .The lead Vocalist did. And he found Rod temperton in the newspapers because he needed a keyboardist. And that's how he found the talented Rod temperton. Johnnie gave Rod temperton that opportunity to write songs for the group. And knew that Rod was a Genius song writer. Rod make it clear that at the end of day he wanted to become a songwriter. And Johnnie knew this so he continue writing songs for them until. The unfortunate accident Johnny had in '79. So rod continued to write some songs for heatwave & other Artists Mostly the talented MJ. So we need to thank Johnnie Wilder for taking a chance on Rod temperton. They remained friends to the end. May they rest in peace ❤🙏🏼
Rod Temperton was a genius! He’s written so many huge songs for the music industry’s biggest stars. Heatwave were massively underrated. Take a listen to Gangsters of the Groove.
A very talented group! Their members are a combination of musicians and singers from The UK & The US This is from their LP Too Hot To Handle, and also include Always And Forever! A favorite slow dance tune for many prom goers! Boogie Nights is also on there! Ciao!
This song never gets old. It was the first 45 rpm record I bought with my own money when I was 9 years old. 😄I understand the band originated in Europe, and some members were in the U.S. Army there. The two lead singers were brothers, with Johnny Wilder (falsetto) being the oldest. A very international group. We're dancing with you, Angela. Thanks for this reaction!
Nice! I remember hearing this on the radio when I was a kid. If there's such a thing as classic disco, this song is it -- groovy bass line over a solid beat, funky guitar licks, horn flourishes in just the right spots, and the falsetto in the bridge like icing on the cake. Break out the strobe light and the roller skates! Another great song from 1978 that goes well with this is The O'Jays "Use Ta Be My Girl". "The Groove Line" tastefully quotes KC & The Sunshine Band in a couple of passages. KC & The Sunshine Band dropped "That's the Way (I Like It)", "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty", "Keep It Comin' Love", "Get Down Tonight", and "Boogie Shoes" among their other tunes.
Fell in love with Grove Line again after seeing them live in Manchester, UK earlier this year. They still sound great with new young members added to the band ..go see them if you ever get the chance !
late seventies and early eighties greatest era of soul funk ,jazz funk boogie , even though the 90s was my era as i was in my twenties that era of late seventies early eighties was number one
This song, both short and long versions, the long version is the best!; provided a window of peace, groove, and simple enjoyment of who you were dancing with. It was transfixing, sexy, and such a welcome escape for so many to just enjoy the music, and company. One of my very favourite songs and to this date, imho, unequalled. And I came upon this channel by being a fan of this song, but to the hostess, honestly mercy please.
Angela - How many cups do you have anyway? lol A little history on Heatwave. They are from Dayton, Ohio. Rod Temperton was one of the members of this group. He wrote this one as well as Always & Forever and Boogie Nights. He also wrote Rock With You, that Heatwave turned down. He gave it to Michael Jackson and the rest is history. Zapp also was from Dayton, Ohio. Computer Love amongst others they are known for. Roger Troutman was shot and killed by his own family over drugs. Very sad really. Funny enough, Dayton, Ohio is a stone throw away from Columbus, Ohio where I am from. And Columbus does not have any major recording acts coming from it. And Dayton is half the size of Columbus. Nice reaction Angela. The Groove Line is a disco classic.
Tragic story behind this band. I saw the Unsung episode. I don't know if you can find it online. Bass player stabbed in the back, backup singer paralyzed from being hit by a car.
Exactly! Eight skaters in a line, traveling fast, and all doing the “Boogie Shuffle”! Well, most of us were. But the tag-a-longs at the end of the line were giving it their all, so it didn’t matter, everyone was having fun. Great times!
Always loved this song. The bass line is in your face insane. It was probably many years before I heard it on decent equipment where the bass exploded and I have never heard the song the same way again. Hooah Hooah!
You seemed to like this from start to finish! And, your moves were so fun! I had forgotten about how much I liked this back in the day. It's been added to my playlist on my iphone!
Disco / KC & the sunshine band were playing the same type of music around the same time as them. Late 70's early 80's. The girls love to dance and this type of music filled the bars at that time.
Mr. Rod Temperton. Learn that name and do not forget it! He is the man who wrote this song and others such as "Off the Wall", "Thriller", and it goes on and on...
Gurl, everyone in the club was up dancin on this one and the long version was the best! In the Disco era, you had to put out something with that vibe to get recognition and keep relevant. Good choice and chair dancin is always the most fun!🔥
Now this is what a POCKET is truly all about b'cuz it makes you move up & down inside dat' Goove Line. Now this is music & music is not like what it use 2 be............ Real. The great Duke Ellington once said If it ain't got dat' Swing it ain't got dat' Thing ~ And guess what Baby Girl? It's got dat' Swing & dat' Thing. Bada Bing - Bada Boom!!!🥁
The keyboardist Rod Temperton would later go on to become one of the greatest songwriters in music history. If you love Michael Jackson's, Off the Wall album and his thrilled album ,( you have Rod Temperman to thank for those hot ass songs).
I didn't recognize the title or band name, but I've heard this before. I probably assumed it was Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang or The Commodores , etc...
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Hey Angela, Heatwave was one of the hottest groups of the 70's & early 80's who in my opinion didn't get all of the recognition they deserved and Johnny Wilder (R.I.P.) had one of the best voices on the planet!!! I got to see them live, they put on such an amazing show that the crowd didn't know what hit them when they performed!!!
Most people don't realize that the keyboarder is the musical mastermind "Rod Temperton". He wrote the majority of Michael Jacksons iconic hits of the 80s. In fact he wrote most of Quincy Jones related productions. Look him up....
That explains why this song sounds so sophisticated!
RIP Rod Temperton the master writer of grooves! Love these guys. Boogie. Nights is another great song and the beautiful Always and Forever
Yes the Iconic songwriter Rod Temperton RIP
An album cover caught my attention in the 70's, a melting clock. From that came Boogie Nights and Forever. You have my attention, what's next?
Blew my mind! Groove line
I've never seen the video to this song . In the 70's , nobody cared what your skin color is . This group is a prime example. Look how much fun everyone is having !
Please with that nonsense. Black music didn't become mainstream music til the 90s...
@@RK-um9tu You must be 12 then. Kool and the Gang, Earth, Wind and Fire, TOP, Tavares, War ALL happened in the 70s.
I would use one of my three wishes on playing bass for this band for one day!
@@RK-um9tu Um, Prince, Micheal Jackson 1982🤔
@@RK-um9tu That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard .
Heatwave is a Dayton, Ohio based funk/disco band formed in 1975.
If you can't dance to this, you just can't dance! Give it up. Hot damn groove!
Loved the reaction.
Don't forget Boogie Nights.
That would be me. I can’t dance 😆😆
@@mildredpierce4506 I bet you can! When I first started going to clubs, I'd just watch people dance and think I can't dance. But the more I watched folks, the more I realized I can keep the beat, I'm a step ahead of alot of those people already! Finally, I thought, I can't be any worse than most people so, I'm dancing.
Go for it, girl!
Even if you can't dance, I expect you to flop around on the floor when this is playing!
Heatwave started when I was in high school, and yes, I had the vinyl album.
Two other songs to check out from Heatwave: Always and Forever. There is a short version and long version. Ain't No Half Steppin' is a pretty good song. You may have heard samples of it on other records.
Fantastic group from the disco/boogie era. So many great tunes with my absolute favorite being "Mind Blowing Decisions". RIP Johnnie. RIP Rod.
Yup. We were spoiled musically in the 70s. So much good stuff. Leave you worries behind...
A group of super talented brothers doing what they do best. Color blind here
Thank you for playing the whole song from beginning to end!! I really appreciate that- too many reactors stop every 5 seconds… couldn’t help but smile as u dance to the music… ❤ your vibe!
That was my jam in 1978, and it still is!
Feels good Don't it ! I was 18 when it hit the streets! I still love it today! Never gets old!
I was a camp counselor with inner city kids ( multicultural)..i was the white one who could groove. My girls were 6/7 and for the talent show we did the cutest dance with flashlights!! After that i was known as Groove girl!- still takes me back..i am an old lady now but this just makes me smile!!!😊😊
I used to bribe DJs to play this at the clubs. Rod Temperton (the keyboardist) was a genius that not only created Heatwave and wrote most of their music but had his hands in helping a lot of other musicians with their own work.
Thriller yea
@Angela E You're absolutely right. I was half in the bag the night I listened to this.
As much as we all admired Rod temperton and the songs he help write. He did" Not" create Heatwave. Johnnie Wilder Jr .The lead Vocalist did. And he found Rod temperton in the newspapers because he needed a keyboardist. And that's how he found the talented Rod temperton. Johnnie gave Rod temperton that opportunity to write songs for the group. And knew that Rod was a Genius song writer. Rod make it clear that at the end of day he wanted to become a songwriter. And Johnnie knew this so he continue writing songs for them until. The unfortunate accident Johnny had in '79. So rod continued to write some songs for heatwave & other Artists Mostly the talented MJ. So we need to thank Johnnie Wilder for taking a chance on Rod temperton. They remained friends to the end. May they rest in peace ❤🙏🏼
All time classic. Love the dance. Rod Temperton on keys, wrote Thriller and other songs on that album. RIP.
Rod Temperton was a genius! He’s written so many huge songs for the music industry’s biggest stars.
Heatwave were massively underrated.
Take a listen to Gangsters of the Groove.
A very talented group! Their members are a combination of musicians and singers from The UK & The US This is from their LP Too Hot To Handle, and also include Always And Forever! A favorite slow dance tune for many prom goers! Boogie Nights is also on there! Ciao!
Actually, it’s from the album Central Heating.
Like I said before, You're the best seated dancer I've ever seen🥰
Best looking too:)
I remember this song I was 11 years old and we use to do this dance called the Frank Spank so good memories 🤎🥰❤️
Love that part Leave Your Worries Behind, what a hook!
I still rock this daily. When this became popular I must have been 12 years old and this GROOVE has never left this soul...
I was 13... roller skated to it a million times.
same, I was about 11, 12 and my older sisters had this, I loved it first time I heard it. Iconic masterpiece.
Ah. You would have had so much fun in the 70's! It was FUN with FUN music and everyone just groovin!
This song never gets old. It was the first 45 rpm record I bought with my own money when I was 9 years old. 😄I understand the band originated in Europe, and some members were in the U.S. Army there. The two lead singers were brothers, with Johnny Wilder (falsetto) being the oldest. A very international group. We're dancing with you, Angela. Thanks for this reaction!
Written , produced and arranged by British musicians, Barry Blue and Rod Temperton(writer)
Nice! I remember hearing this on the radio when I was a kid. If there's such a thing as classic disco, this song is it -- groovy bass line over a solid beat, funky guitar licks, horn flourishes in just the right spots, and the falsetto in the bridge like icing on the cake. Break out the strobe light and the roller skates! Another great song from 1978 that goes well with this is The O'Jays "Use Ta Be My Girl". "The Groove Line" tastefully quotes KC & The Sunshine Band in a couple of passages. KC & The Sunshine Band dropped "That's the Way (I Like It)", "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty", "Keep It Comin' Love", "Get Down Tonight", and "Boogie Shoes" among their other tunes.
Had this on 8-track. Loved it! Still do, haha.
I remember dancing to this at middle school dances. Great times!
Roger Troutman was the main guy in Zapp or Roger & Zapp as they were known by both.
Fell in love with Grove Line again after seeing them live in Manchester, UK earlier this year. They still sound great with new young members added to the band ..go see them if you ever get the chance !
late seventies and early eighties greatest era of soul funk ,jazz funk boogie , even though the 90s was my era as i was in my twenties
that era of late seventies early eighties was number one
dance floor mania! we had a ball in the 70s and early 80s!
This song is deceptively sophisticated. Love the arrangement.
Great production!
I haven't heard this song since forever! You gotta check out "Boogie Nights" by Heatwave and "Always And Forever"
This shit is harder than steel! God bless these dudes.
8th grade class trip to Washington DC 1978! " Rain shine, won't mind, we're riding on a TRAILWAYS toniiiiiiight!" Great times! Nuff said!
This song, both short and long versions, the long version is the best!; provided a window of peace, groove, and simple enjoyment of who you were dancing with. It was transfixing, sexy, and such a welcome escape for so many to just enjoy the music, and company. One of my very favourite songs and to this date, imho, unequalled. And I came upon this channel by being a fan of this song, but to the hostess, honestly mercy please.
We had a TSUNAMI of music that it very easy to dance to!
Angela - How many cups do you have anyway? lol A little history on Heatwave. They are from Dayton, Ohio. Rod Temperton was one of the members of this group. He wrote this one as well as Always & Forever and Boogie Nights. He also wrote Rock With You, that Heatwave turned down. He gave it to Michael Jackson and the rest is history. Zapp also was from Dayton, Ohio. Computer Love amongst others they are known for. Roger Troutman was shot and killed by his own family over drugs. Very sad really. Funny enough, Dayton, Ohio is a stone throw away from Columbus, Ohio where I am from. And Columbus does not have any major recording acts coming from it. And Dayton is half the size of Columbus. Nice reaction Angela. The Groove Line is a disco classic.
Didn't also contribute on Thriller?
@@tomlemery8490 Yes
You did not mention the singer for whom these songs were written: the late great Johnnie Wilder, Jr.😎
I can remember them playing this song at the Winter dance in 1977 when I was a sophomore in high school. Nobody knew how to dance to it. 😅
Tragic story behind this band. I saw the Unsung episode. I don't know if you can find it online. Bass player stabbed in the back, backup singer paralyzed from being hit by a car.
Hey Angela I grew up listing to the heatwave in mid 70s early 80s I'm 58 year's old Alex Pittsburgh PA
Three words for this: Roller Skating Rink! Great reaction Angela!
Exactly! Eight skaters in a line, traveling fast, and all doing the “Boogie Shuffle”! Well, most of us were. But the tag-a-longs at the end of the line were giving it their all, so it didn’t matter, everyone was having fun. Great times!
Angela.... catching u fresh....u look beautiful
LOOKS LIKE YOU GOT YOUR GROOVE ON YOUNG LADY
Such a perfect disco funk classic.
Skate Park City Music OMG you brought me back and i sucked at skating still good memories
Always loved this song. The bass line is in your face insane. It was probably many years before I heard it on decent equipment where the bass exploded and I have never heard the song the same way again. Hooah Hooah!
That hook towards the end got stuck in my head all day
We use to go SKATING at the ring they use to play that song we be jamming if u grew up will understand
Try One Nation Under a Grove by Funkadelic
My 8th grade yearbook, I have this written down as my favorite song of the year.
Big brother and little brother singing together.
The high voice is the older brother and the same voice on Always and Forever
I believe that Heatwave started the ooowah ooowah shout out
brilliant harmonies ,voices are pure silk ,tremendous bass guitar rhythms ,
Images and memories of Roller skating ⛸️
Angela it's time to dance and sway LOL. Great to watch that wonderful smile come over your lovely face when you are happy with the music.
You seemed to like this from start to finish! And, your moves were so fun! I had forgotten about how much I liked this back in the day. It's been added to my playlist on my iphone!
Disco classic always makes me want to get down with their beat
Wasn't that Dope? Literally one of my All Times Favorite songs and bands. You have a new suscriber...Feel me knocking? Well let Me In!
Disco / KC & the sunshine band were playing the same type of music around the same time as them. Late 70's early 80's. The girls love to dance and this type of music filled the bars at that time.
Thanks Angela. I wasn't feeling great today. Watching your video lifted my spirits a little.
I love your show
You so beautiful
Nice funky tune
Regards from Cape Town
Roller skating memories.
Great song for dancing
Temperton also worked with Quincy Jones and wrote for Michael Jackson.
Rain, shine, don’t mind, we ridden on the Groove Line
I thought you would get your groove on to this!!! Love the song and your reaction.
Mr. Rod Temperton. Learn that name and do not forget it! He is the man who wrote this song and others such as "Off the Wall", "Thriller", and it goes on and on...
The greatest drum intro ever.
Funky.
Wow this song had dance floors hot in 1978🕺🏾
Gurl, everyone in the club was up dancin on this one and the long version was the best! In the Disco era, you had to put out something with that vibe to get recognition and keep relevant. Good choice and chair dancin is always the most fun!🔥
Yess indeed 👍🏻 great track .
Surprised this hasnt been redone !!! AWESOME Memory !
Angela you had fun!!
Angela , An R and Bee Girl
With a Million Dollar Smile 🤠🐴❤
This was my record I danced all night wow pretty lady keep it up
Great song
Now this is what a POCKET is truly
all about b'cuz it makes you move
up & down inside dat' Goove Line.
Now this is music & music is not
like what it use 2 be............ Real.
The great Duke Ellington once said
If it ain't got dat' Swing
it ain't got dat' Thing ~
And guess what Baby Girl?
It's got dat' Swing & dat' Thing.
Bada Bing - Bada Boom!!!🥁
I loved the
70s.
Good music disco era
THIS IS A CLASSIC !!!!
Mr. Johnnie Wilder was an amazing singer
I went to Disco bar every Wednesday and Saturday night Wednesday night was lady's night.
1978 WLS chicago....:)
Hi Ms. D., Very good, this is an upbeat fun / dance song.. They also have a very good Love Ballad named "Always and Forever".. ♠W.G.
The keyboardist Rod Temperton would later go on to become one of the greatest songwriters in music history. If you love Michael Jackson's, Off the Wall album and his thrilled album ,( you have Rod Temperman to thank for those hot ass songs).
What groove, what a hook - yes - Fun
I didn't recognize the title or band name, but I've heard this before. I probably assumed it was Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang or The Commodores , etc...
Bouncy bounce bounce 👍
Sweeeet Jam !!!!! This track THROWS D * O * W * N 😎 😏😀☺😆
love your move and reaction ❤
I gotta love this!!!!
When I saw the title, I thought they were doing the song Heatwave. You should watch Martha and the Vandellas doing Heatwave or Dancing in the Streets.
ohmiGawd!! DA PARTY STARTER 🥳!!
Funny, you are not from that era, but clearly do the dances we did back then... Smile
check out half stepping
The best example of the Dayton funk sound. Amazing talent. Check out Gangsters Of The Groove and you can thank me later😊
Hi Tension and The Real Thing were good UK funk groups too. Can you feel the force ?