It's The Groove Podcast
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Where music legends, untold stories, & epic concert reviews come alive! ✨ Hosted by groove ambassadors Dave & Kelly, we dive into funk, soul, and the Grooves you can't resist.
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In this podcast teaser, Mary Caldwell and daughter Katie Moriarty talk about meeting Steve Lukather for the first time through keyboardist Greg Phillinganes,
Hear this touching story and celebrate Bobby Caldwell's lasting legacy in our new episode of It’s The Groove, premiering November 21.
Hear this touching story and celebrate Bobby Caldwell's lasting legacy in our new episode of It’s The Groove, premiering November 21.
#HappyThanksgiving from It’s The Groove Podcast!
Take us with you wherever you go this weekend — road trips, cooking, or just hanging out.
Share the podcast with friends & family and help our groove community grow!
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Take us with you wherever you go this weekend — road trips, cooking, or just hanging out.
Share the podcast with friends & family and help our groove community grow!
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November 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
#HappyThanksgiving from It’s The Groove Podcast!
Take us with you wherever you go this weekend — road trips, cooking, or just hanging out.
Share the podcast with friends & family and help our groove community grow!
🎧 YouTube: buff.ly/4iYZUFI
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/NKq2JvH
🎧 Apple: buff.ly/471b4E7
Take us with you wherever you go this weekend — road trips, cooking, or just hanging out.
Share the podcast with friends & family and help our groove community grow!
🎧 YouTube: buff.ly/4iYZUFI
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/NKq2JvH
🎧 Apple: buff.ly/471b4E7
Happy Birthday to Randy Brecker, trumpet player extraordinaire, whose "voice" is heard on so many great songs. Here he backs Donald Fagen on "Ruby Baby" from The Nightfly, on which he pairs with brother Michael (on Tenor) as the horn section.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Birthday to Randy Brecker, trumpet player extraordinaire, whose "voice" is heard on so many great songs. Here he backs Donald Fagen on "Ruby Baby" from The Nightfly, on which he pairs with brother Michael (on Tenor) as the horn section.
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Happy Birthday Randy Brecker, one of the most recorded trumpet players in popular music. Randy has recorded with many name acts in jazz, R & B, and Rock. Here is a live performance of "What Cha Gonna Do For Me" with Chaka Khan and brother Michael.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy Birthday Randy Brecker, one of the most recorded trumpet players in popular music. Randy has recorded with many name acts in jazz, R & B, and Rock. Here is a live performance of "What Cha Gonna Do For Me" with Chaka Khan and brother Michael.
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Happy Birthday Singer/Songwriter, keyboardist and producer Michael Omartian. He has worked with an All-Star cast of artists, including ITG-fave Al Jarreau. He co-wrote, played keyboards and arranged Al's hit "Boogie Down." buff.ly/BC6Or23
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Birthday Singer/Songwriter, keyboardist and producer Michael Omartian. He has worked with an All-Star cast of artists, including ITG-fave Al Jarreau. He co-wrote, played keyboards and arranged Al's hit "Boogie Down." buff.ly/BC6Or23
Happy Birthday to singer/songwriter, keyboardist and producer Michael Omartian. Among his many credits, he played the acoustic piano on one of Kelly's favorite Steely Dan tracks, "Aja." It's truly telling of his excellence that he would be chosen to play on the title track. buff.ly/uBZKZev
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Birthday to singer/songwriter, keyboardist and producer Michael Omartian. Among his many credits, he played the acoustic piano on one of Kelly's favorite Steely Dan tracks, "Aja." It's truly telling of his excellence that he would be chosen to play on the title track. buff.ly/uBZKZev
Happy Birthday Michael Omartian! A classic "hidden connection in the music we love," Michael is a singer/songwriter, arranger, keyboardist and producer, who produced #1 records in 3 consecutive decades. He produced Christopher Cross' debut album. Here's "Ride Like the Wind."
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy Birthday Michael Omartian! A classic "hidden connection in the music we love," Michael is a singer/songwriter, arranger, keyboardist and producer, who produced #1 records in 3 consecutive decades. He produced Christopher Cross' debut album. Here's "Ride Like the Wind."
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You know this Bobby Caldwell classic… 🎵
But here’s what you might not know — he wrote hits for other artists you’ve been listening to for years. 👀
We’re uncovering the stories behind those songs!
🎧Now Streaming!
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But here’s what you might not know — he wrote hits for other artists you’ve been listening to for years. 👀
We’re uncovering the stories behind those songs!
🎧Now Streaming!
🎧 YouTube: buff.ly/4iYZUFI
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/NKq2JvH
🎧 Apple: buff.ly/471b4E7
November 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
You know this Bobby Caldwell classic… 🎵
But here’s what you might not know — he wrote hits for other artists you’ve been listening to for years. 👀
We’re uncovering the stories behind those songs!
🎧Now Streaming!
🎧 YouTube: buff.ly/4iYZUFI
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/NKq2JvH
🎧 Apple: buff.ly/471b4E7
But here’s what you might not know — he wrote hits for other artists you’ve been listening to for years. 👀
We’re uncovering the stories behind those songs!
🎧Now Streaming!
🎧 YouTube: buff.ly/4iYZUFI
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/NKq2JvH
🎧 Apple: buff.ly/471b4E7
In this podcast teaser, Mary Caldwell and daughter Katie Moriarty talk about meeting Steve Lukather for the first time through keyboardist Greg Phillinganes,
Hear this touching story and celebrate Bobby Caldwell's lasting legacy in our new episode of It’s The Groove, premiering November 21.
Hear this touching story and celebrate Bobby Caldwell's lasting legacy in our new episode of It’s The Groove, premiering November 21.
November 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
In this podcast teaser, Mary Caldwell and daughter Katie Moriarty talk about meeting Steve Lukather for the first time through keyboardist Greg Phillinganes,
Hear this touching story and celebrate Bobby Caldwell's lasting legacy in our new episode of It’s The Groove, premiering November 21.
Hear this touching story and celebrate Bobby Caldwell's lasting legacy in our new episode of It’s The Groove, premiering November 21.
Happy Heavenly Birthday Tony Thompson, drummer extraordinaire. Tony famously sat in with Led Zeppelin on their performance of "Stairway to Heaven" at Live Aid in 1985. Interestingly, the band was joined by Phil Collins, in an amazing duet of drums on the finale of the song.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday Tony Thompson, drummer extraordinaire. Tony famously sat in with Led Zeppelin on their performance of "Stairway to Heaven" at Live Aid in 1985. Interestingly, the band was joined by Phil Collins, in an amazing duet of drums on the finale of the song.
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to Tony Thompson, who has played drums on so many tracks we love.
Here he supports Diana Ross on her hit "Upside Down."
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Here he supports Diana Ross on her hit "Upside Down."
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November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Tony Thompson, who has played drums on so many tracks we love.
Here he supports Diana Ross on her hit "Upside Down."
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Here he supports Diana Ross on her hit "Upside Down."
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to Tony Thompson, who has played on so many great tracks. Tony was also the drummer for Power Station, so of course we have to feature "Some Like It Hot." Again, this song features Tony's drums! buff.ly/xZE8AVU
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Tony Thompson, who has played on so many great tracks. Tony was also the drummer for Power Station, so of course we have to feature "Some Like It Hot." Again, this song features Tony's drums! buff.ly/xZE8AVU
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Tony Thompson, who has played drums on so many of the songs we love. He was a core member of Chic, so we'll start with Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah). That's Tony on the hi-hat in the open!
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November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Tony Thompson, who has played drums on so many of the songs we love. He was a core member of Chic, so we'll start with Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah). That's Tony on the hi-hat in the open!
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They’re HERE! 🎉
Our new pics just dropped on the website — and that’s not all. You’ll also find fresh blog posts, concert reviews from our Groove Ambassadors, and plenty more to dive into.
Ready to explore? Tap the link and tell us what you think! itsthegroove.com
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Our new pics just dropped on the website — and that’s not all. You’ll also find fresh blog posts, concert reviews from our Groove Ambassadors, and plenty more to dive into.
Ready to explore? Tap the link and tell us what you think! itsthegroove.com
#podcastsky #musicsky
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Go behind the wrapper to uncover the hidden connections in the music we love.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
They’re HERE! 🎉
Our new pics just dropped on the website — and that’s not all. You’ll also find fresh blog posts, concert reviews from our Groove Ambassadors, and plenty more to dive into.
Ready to explore? Tap the link and tell us what you think! itsthegroove.com
#podcastsky #musicsky
Our new pics just dropped on the website — and that’s not all. You’ll also find fresh blog posts, concert reviews from our Groove Ambassadors, and plenty more to dive into.
Ready to explore? Tap the link and tell us what you think! itsthegroove.com
#podcastsky #musicsky
Coming soon to It's The Groove!
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Coming Attractions!
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New Blog Post
Coming Attractions!
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#musicsky #podcastsky #storiesbehindthemusic
Coming soon to It's The Groove
At It's the Groove, Kelly and Dave are committed to publishing new content every two weeks. You can find our episodes on YouTube (@ItsTheGroovePodcast), on Spotify and Apple (It's Not The Beat, It's ...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Coming soon to It's The Groove!
New Blog Post
Coming Attractions!
itsthegroove.com/blog/f/comin...
#musicsky #podcastsky #storiesbehindthemusic
New Blog Post
Coming Attractions!
itsthegroove.com/blog/f/comin...
#musicsky #podcastsky #storiesbehindthemusic
November 14, 2025 at 1:18 AM
What’s it like growing up with a music legend for a stepdad & watching Alicia Keys fangirl over him? 😲🎶
Join Bobby's wife Mary and Stepdaughter Katie as they share stories about Bobby Caldwell, the man behind the timeless music. 💙
🎧Drops November 21
👉Let’s keep Bobby’s incredible legacy alive.
Join Bobby's wife Mary and Stepdaughter Katie as they share stories about Bobby Caldwell, the man behind the timeless music. 💙
🎧Drops November 21
👉Let’s keep Bobby’s incredible legacy alive.
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
What’s it like growing up with a music legend for a stepdad & watching Alicia Keys fangirl over him? 😲🎶
Join Bobby's wife Mary and Stepdaughter Katie as they share stories about Bobby Caldwell, the man behind the timeless music. 💙
🎧Drops November 21
👉Let’s keep Bobby’s incredible legacy alive.
Join Bobby's wife Mary and Stepdaughter Katie as they share stories about Bobby Caldwell, the man behind the timeless music. 💙
🎧Drops November 21
👉Let’s keep Bobby’s incredible legacy alive.
Happy Birthday Tevin Campbell. When he was 13(!!!!!) he had the lead vocals on Quincy Jones' song "Tomorrow." Originally written by the Brothers Johnson, with lyrics by @SiedahGarrett, this song hit #1 on the R & B charts! Can you imagine? At 13???
Quincy Jones feat Tevin Campbell Tomorrow A better you, better me
A brilliant song created by magician Quincy Jones
Big credit to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNeC7Tm5M5U
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November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy Birthday Tevin Campbell. When he was 13(!!!!!) he had the lead vocals on Quincy Jones' song "Tomorrow." Originally written by the Brothers Johnson, with lyrics by @SiedahGarrett, this song hit #1 on the R & B charts! Can you imagine? At 13???
It's the Groove wants to thank all who have served, those who ARE serving, and all those who have helped protect our freedom. Happy Veterans Day in the USA, Happy Remembrance Day in Canada and The Commonwealth. We are truly grateful! Here's Earth, Wind & Fire's "Gratitude"
November 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It's the Groove wants to thank all who have served, those who ARE serving, and all those who have helped protect our freedom. Happy Veterans Day in the USA, Happy Remembrance Day in Canada and The Commonwealth. We are truly grateful! Here's Earth, Wind & Fire's "Gratitude"
Happy Heavenly Birthday Ricky Lawson. I first came across Ricky playing with the Steely Dan on their VH-1 special which introduced many of the songs from their Two Against Nature album. Check out this funky groove on "Gaslighting Abbie." (and check out the backing singers!)
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November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday Ricky Lawson. I first came across Ricky playing with the Steely Dan on their VH-1 special which introduced many of the songs from their Two Against Nature album. Check out this funky groove on "Gaslighting Abbie." (and check out the backing singers!)
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Ricky Lawson, drummer and composer. Ricky was a prolific drummer who toured with Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Steely Dan. He also composed this lovely song, featuring Bobby Caldwell and Marilyn Scott "Show Me Your Devotion."
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November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Ricky Lawson, drummer and composer. Ricky was a prolific drummer who toured with Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Steely Dan. He also composed this lovely song, featuring Bobby Caldwell and Marilyn Scott "Show Me Your Devotion."
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to singer/songwriter Minnie Riperton. A native of Chicago, she had an amazing 5-octave vocal range, well displayed on "You Take My Breath Away."
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November 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to singer/songwriter Minnie Riperton. A native of Chicago, she had an amazing 5-octave vocal range, well displayed on "You Take My Breath Away."
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🎉 We hit 500 subscribers on YouTube! 🥳 Huge thanks to everyone who’s tuned in to It’s The Groove Podcast! 💛
If you love great music stories + legendary artists, subscribe and share the groove! 🎶
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If you love great music stories + legendary artists, subscribe and share the groove! 🎶
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#ItsTheGroovePodcast #MusicPodcast #Musicsky #StoriesBehindTheMusic #podcastsky
November 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
🎉 We hit 500 subscribers on YouTube! 🥳 Huge thanks to everyone who’s tuned in to It’s The Groove Podcast! 💛
If you love great music stories + legendary artists, subscribe and share the groove! 🎶
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If you love great music stories + legendary artists, subscribe and share the groove! 🎶
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In this clip, Simon Le Bon opens up about why Ordinary World resonates so deeply — buff.ly/zfOITLy
Today, we’re taking that conversation even further.
✨ Our one-song deep dive into “Ordinary World” is LIVE!
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Today, we’re taking that conversation even further.
✨ Our one-song deep dive into “Ordinary World” is LIVE!
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'"Ordinary World" is a song about trying to get over the death of a best friend. And...' - Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know
Simon Le Bon: "Ordinary World" is a song about trying to get over the death of a best friend. And putting it in words freed me. Absolutely. It really worked for me, emotionally and mentally.…
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November 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
In this clip, Simon Le Bon opens up about why Ordinary World resonates so deeply — buff.ly/zfOITLy
Today, we’re taking that conversation even further.
✨ Our one-song deep dive into “Ordinary World” is LIVE!
🎧 YouTube: buff.ly/4iYZUFI
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/NKq2JvH
🎧 Apple: buff.ly/471b4E7
#musicsky
Today, we’re taking that conversation even further.
✨ Our one-song deep dive into “Ordinary World” is LIVE!
🎧 YouTube: buff.ly/4iYZUFI
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/NKq2JvH
🎧 Apple: buff.ly/471b4E7
#musicsky
#NewMusicFriday. Join us as we preview the new track from MF Robots called "Glide." MF Robots is a collaboration between Brand New Heavies' alums Jan Kincaid and Dawn Joseph.
Check out this funky new release!
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Check out this funky new release!
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November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#NewMusicFriday. Join us as we preview the new track from MF Robots called "Glide." MF Robots is a collaboration between Brand New Heavies' alums Jan Kincaid and Dawn Joseph.
Check out this funky new release!
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Check out this funky new release!
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Happy National Saxophone Day! Celebrating the birth of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the Saxophone, today we share some great songs featuring an instrument that's part brass, part woodwind, and ALL soul! We had too many for one volume so here's Volume 2 of Saxiest Songs.
Saxy Songs Vol. 2 with Dave and Kelly | It's The Groove Podcast
Get ready to groove with Dave and Kelly as they dive into Saxy Songs Vol. 2! 🎷✨ In this episode, we revisit the unforgettable saxophone solos from our first volume and introduce even more timeless…
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November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy National Saxophone Day! Celebrating the birth of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the Saxophone, today we share some great songs featuring an instrument that's part brass, part woodwind, and ALL soul! We had too many for one volume so here's Volume 2 of Saxiest Songs.