1969 The 5th Dimension – Workin’ On A Groovy Thing (US:#20)
“Workin’ On a Groovy Thing” is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Roger Atkins and originally recorded by Patti Drew on her 1968 album Workin’ on a Groovy Thing.
Also in 1969 it was recorded by The 5th Dimension. This version reached# 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, #9 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart, and #15 on the U.S. R&B chart. Outside the US, it peaked at#17 in Canada, and #48 in Australia in 1969. It was featured on their 1969 album, The Age of Aquarius. The song was produced by Bones Howe and arranged by Bill Holman, Bob Alcivar, and Howe.
Musicians
Bass | Joe Osborn |
Drums | Hal Blaine |
Guitar | Dennis Budimir |
Guitar | Mike Deasy |
Guitar | Tommy Tedesco |
Keyboards | Jimmy Rowles |
Keyboards | Larry Knechtel |
Keyboards | Pete Jolly |
Percussion | Hal Blaine |
Percussion | Larry Bunker |
Vocals | Billy Davis Jr |
Vocals | Florence LaRue |
Vocals | Lamonte McLemore |
Vocals | Marilyn McCoo |
Vocals | Ron Townson |
Produced By
Bones Howe
Songwriters
Neil Sedaka
Roger Atkins
Charts
US:#20
UK:# –