King Floyd, Groove Me | Throwback Vibez

In the 2^nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Groove Me” by the late, New Orleans soul singer, King Floyd.

The vibes, the vibes, those Throwback Vibez ! Throwback Vibez is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past.  The records that grace this column are older, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re ancient – no fossils ! All genres of music are welcome. In the 2^nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Groove Me”, performed by King Floyd. 

“Come on, and groove me, baby / I need you to groove me.” WOO! New Orleans soul singer King Floyd (1945 – 2006) is best known for his sole, top-10 pop hit, “Groove Me”. “Groove Me” peaked at no. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching no. 1 on the R&B charts. Fittingly, given its title, the record features an electrifying groove.  Furthermore, the bass line is robust – incredibly present, athletic, and fat, baby! Adding to the instrumental excellence are the horns, which add color to this once-in-a-lifetime soul gem.  “Groove Me” graces Floyd’s 1971 album, King Floyd.  Notably, Floyd penned the record while the late, great Wardell Quezergue produces.

Besides a superb groove and great production, King Floyd brings the heat vocally.  He sounds amazing: nuanced, expressive, and soulful to the nth degree.  Furthermore, he brings ample personality. Providing fuel for King’s fire is the different ‘groove’ on “Groove Me” – one concerned with matters of the heart and bedroom! “Hey there sugar darlin’ / Let me tell you something,” he sings in the first verse, continuing, “Girl, I’ve been trying to say, now / You look so sweet / And you’re so doggone fine.” Clearly, King wants to get with her, badly! “Girl, between you and me, nah-nah / We don’t need no company / No other man, no other girl / Can enter into our world / Not as long as you can groove me, baby.” Word.  “Groove Me” = one of the preeminent soul songs of the 1970s, PERIOD.

King Floyd • King Floyd • Malaco • 1971

King Floyd, Groove Me: Throwback Vibez No. 2 (2024) [: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via  Pixabay]