On The Groove Line
onthegrooveline.bsky.social
On The Groove Line
@onthegrooveline.bsky.social
On The Groove Line is a music podcast and blog created and run by @christhewriter.bsky.social‬.

Email: OnTheGrooveLine@gmail.com
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An introduction:

On The Groove Line is a music pod/blog that discusses R&B/Funk/Disco/Jazz/Jazz Fusion/Hip-Hop/R&B/Dance music.

@christhewriter.bsky.social is the founding editor/host/producer, etc. #MusicSky

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On The Groove Line
On The Groove Line is a place where R&B, Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop and various other genres in all eras will be discussed, reviewed, critiqued and enjoyed. On The Groove Line is hosted by music fan and wri...
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40 years ago, an NFL team was so confident they were going to win the Super Bowl, they recorded a rap song and a music video.

The results are hilarious and enduring.

Check out our review of the Chicago Bears' "Super Bowl Shuffle" #MusicSky:

youtu.be/cGYMwAcc1dE?...
December 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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40 years ago today, the Chicago Bears recorded "The Super Bowl Shuffle."

Of course we had to acknowledge the anniversary of one of the 80s' cultural hallmarks #MusicSky

youtu.be/cGYMwAcc1dE?...
The Super Bowl Shuffle by the 1985 Chicago Bears: Only in the 80s!
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
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December 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Silver Bells is one of those standards you think can only be sung well one way.

A Few Good Men taught @christhewriter.bsky.social something different on the LaFace Family Christmas album. #MusicSky

youtu.be/sRO7g5S_sKw?...
December 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Day 3 of our 25 Days of Christmas series steps into the 90s with the classic LaFace Family Christmas album and the opening track, a classic R&B version of "Silver Bells" by A Few Good Men #MusicSky

youtu.be/sRO7g5S_sKw?...
Silver Bells by A Few Good Men: Christmas and Chill, New Jack Swing Style #25daysofchristmas
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
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December 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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When the SalSoul Orchestra released "Merry Christmas All" in 1976, it was proof that Philadelphia International's failure to pay the key members of MFSB was a BIG mistake.

Check out Day 2 of our 25 Days of Christmas series #MusicSky:

youtu.be/fpqmyUX6cO4?...
December 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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I still have some parts memorized. 🏈
40 years ago, an NFL team was so confident they were going to win the Super Bowl, they recorded a rap song and a music video.

The results are hilarious and enduring.

Check out our review of the Chicago Bears' "Super Bowl Shuffle" #MusicSky:

youtu.be/cGYMwAcc1dE?...
December 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Really couldn’t tell Chicago shit back then.
40 years ago, an NFL team was so confident they were going to win the Super Bowl, they recorded a rap song and a music video.

The results are hilarious and enduring.

Check out our review of the Chicago Bears' "Super Bowl Shuffle" #MusicSky:

youtu.be/cGYMwAcc1dE?...
December 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Forever bop
40 years ago today, the Chicago Bears recorded "The Super Bowl Shuffle."

Of course we had to acknowledge the anniversary of one of the 80s' cultural hallmarks #MusicSky

youtu.be/cGYMwAcc1dE?...
The Super Bowl Shuffle by the 1985 Chicago Bears: Only in the 80s!
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
40 years ago, an NFL team was so confident they were going to win the Super Bowl, they recorded a rap song and a music video.

The results are hilarious and enduring.

Check out our review of the Chicago Bears' "Super Bowl Shuffle" #MusicSky:

youtu.be/cGYMwAcc1dE?...
December 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
40 years ago today, the Chicago Bears recorded "The Super Bowl Shuffle."

Of course we had to acknowledge the anniversary of one of the 80s' cultural hallmarks #MusicSky

youtu.be/cGYMwAcc1dE?...
The Super Bowl Shuffle by the 1985 Chicago Bears: Only in the 80s!
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Silver Bells is one of those standards you think can only be sung well one way.

A Few Good Men taught @christhewriter.bsky.social something different on the LaFace Family Christmas album. #MusicSky

youtu.be/sRO7g5S_sKw?...
December 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Day 3 of our 25 Days of Christmas series steps into the 90s with the classic LaFace Family Christmas album and the opening track, a classic R&B version of "Silver Bells" by A Few Good Men #MusicSky

youtu.be/sRO7g5S_sKw?...
Silver Bells by A Few Good Men: Christmas and Chill, New Jack Swing Style #25daysofchristmas
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
When the SalSoul Orchestra released "Merry Christmas All" in 1976, it was proof that Philadelphia International's failure to pay the key members of MFSB was a BIG mistake.

Check out Day 2 of our 25 Days of Christmas series #MusicSky:

youtu.be/fpqmyUX6cO4?...
December 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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We're told it's giving Tuesday, so if you'd like to help with helping On The Groove Line go, you can send some money by way of our boss @christhewriter.bsky.social #MusicSky:

CashApp: $CTheWriter925
PayPal: chris.stevens2007@gmail.com
GoFundMe: gofund.me/814f89ce
Donate to Help A Furloughed Writer Stay Housed!, organized by Chris Stevens
Hello everyone, I'm Chris Stevens, a writer and journalist with over 20 years' exp… Chris Stevens needs your support for Help A Furloughed Writer Stay Housed!
gofund.me
December 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Day 2 of the 25 Days of Christmas series takes a trip to New York by way of Philly and the SalSoul Orchestra's "Merry Christmas All" #MusicSky

youtu.be/fpqmyUX6cO4?...
Merry Christmas All by The SalSoul Orchestra: Philly Soul...made in New York? #25daysofchristmas
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
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December 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We're told it's giving Tuesday, so if you'd like to help with helping On The Groove Line go, you can send some money by way of our boss @christhewriter.bsky.social #MusicSky:

CashApp: $CTheWriter925
PayPal: chris.stevens2007@gmail.com
GoFundMe: gofund.me/814f89ce
Donate to Help A Furloughed Writer Stay Housed!, organized by Chris Stevens
Hello everyone, I'm Chris Stevens, a writer and journalist with over 20 years' exp… Chris Stevens needs your support for Help A Furloughed Writer Stay Housed!
gofund.me
December 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Day 2 of the 25 Days of Christmas series takes a trip to New York by way of Philly and the SalSoul Orchestra's "Merry Christmas All" #MusicSky

youtu.be/fpqmyUX6cO4?...
Merry Christmas All by The SalSoul Orchestra: Philly Soul...made in New York? #25daysofchristmas
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
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December 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Happy Heavenly Birthday, Billy Paul!

The Philly Soul icon was born on this day in 1934.

Check out our episode highlighting the Top 10 Billy Paul songs #MusicSky

youtu.be/1m7USnzXHD0?...
Billy Paul's Best: 10 Songs That Define Philly Soul #bmm30 #blackmusicmonth
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
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December 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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December is here, and that means it's Christmastime!

To celebrate, there will be an episode each day leading up to and on Christmas Day about Christmas songs.

Our first episode for On The Groove Line's 25 Days of Christmas is "Funky Christmas" by The Whispers #MusicSky

youtu.be/whvkNXtzlyA?...
Funky Christmas by The Whispers: Deck the halls with disco! #25daysofchristmas
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
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December 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Billy Paul!

The Philly Soul icon was born on this day in 1934.

Check out our episode highlighting the Top 10 Billy Paul songs #MusicSky

youtu.be/1m7USnzXHD0?...
Billy Paul's Best: 10 Songs That Define Philly Soul #bmm30 #blackmusicmonth
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
December is here, and that means it's Christmastime!

To celebrate, there will be an episode each day leading up to and on Christmas Day about Christmas songs.

Our first episode for On The Groove Line's 25 Days of Christmas is "Funky Christmas" by The Whispers #MusicSky

youtu.be/whvkNXtzlyA?...
Funky Christmas by The Whispers: Deck the halls with disco! #25daysofchristmas
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
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December 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to Roger Troutman!

One of the most genius musicians was born on this day in 1951, so on a special Saturday edition of our podcast, we're counting down the top 10 Roger/Zapp songs everyone should know #MusicSky

youtu.be/LVDfswzbuNA?...
Remembering Roger Troutman: honoring his birthday with the top 10 Roger/Zapp songs you should know
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
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November 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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I have a music podcast that is growing each day and with your help, I can start recording disses at Shawn Stockman, Tank and others.

Nah, I won't do that, but @onthegrooveline.bsky.social is worth your time:

www.youtube.com/@OnTheGroove...
On The Groove Line
On The Groove Line is a place where R&B, Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop and various other genres in all eras will be discussed, reviewed, critiqued and enjoyed. On The Groove Line is hosted by music fan and wri...
www.youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Roger Troutman!

One of the most genius musicians was born on this day in 1951, so on a special Saturday edition of our podcast, we're counting down the top 10 Roger/Zapp songs everyone should know #MusicSky

youtu.be/LVDfswzbuNA?...
Remembering Roger Troutman: honoring his birthday with the top 10 Roger/Zapp songs you should know
YouTube video by On The Groove Line
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Still goes hard to this day.
Neneh Cherry released "Buffalo Stance" as the lead single from her debut album 'Raw Like Sushi' 37 years ago on November 28, 1988

album.ink/nenehcherryRLS
November 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM