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On The Groove Line
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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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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:

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December 3, 2025 at 8:38 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

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December 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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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:

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December 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Happy 50th anniversary to "Wake Up Everybody" by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes!

Earlier this summer, @christhewriter.bsky.social talked about the album, and here's a clip of his thoughts on the title track.

You can check out the whole episode at the link below #MusicSky
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November 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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@christhewriter.bsky.social has a hot take about Boyz II Men that may or may not offend some folks... #MusicSky

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November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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A good playlist is one that flows in a way that even on shuffle, you don't miss a beat.

And you can afford very few skips, especially for after-hours reasons. #MusicSky

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November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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This month marks the 50th anniversary of The Blackbyrds' landmark "City Life" album which features the hit "Rock Creek Park."

We were fortunate to have Keith Killgo on the show and he gave us the backstory on the song!

You can check out the whole episode here #MusicSky

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November 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Babyface's songwriting and producing spans generations.

It's about time he's the subject of a documentary #MusicSky

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November 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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"Promise" is a Sade album full of hits and memorable songs.

However, @christhewriter.bsky.social believes that "Maureen" is the true standout #MusicSky

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November 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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The R&B of the 90s, most notably the Quiet Storm/Slow Jam subgenre, had some bangers...with some mature lyricism sprinkled in. #MusicSky

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November 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Kut Klose was in the middle of some heavy competition when their album "Surrender" was released early in 1995.

A song as great as "I Like" helped them have a good year. #MusicSky

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November 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Happy Anniversary to "Gratitude"!

Earth, Wind & Fire released their live album on this day in 1975 and it included a fan favorite, "Can't Hide Love," which our @christhewriter.bsky.social tries to sing. Check out the full episode at the link below #MusicSky

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November 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Salt-N-Pepa were among the biggest hip-hop artists in the world at their peak and hold a special place in rap history. Definitely deserving of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction they got last weekend.

Check out our newest episode about "Expression" #MusicSky

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November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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There are only a few producers who could've taken Eddie Murphy's dream of pop stardom and made it come true.

Rick James happened to be one of those producers. #MusicSky

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November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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New Edition's third album was recorded under a cloud of acrimony, and it all came to a head by its release in the fall of 1985.

Our review of "All For Love" is live now, check it out #MusicSky

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November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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What's missing from R&B today? Church.

@christhewriter.bsky.social explains why gospel influences make R&B/Soul music great. #MusicSky

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November 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Our @christhewriter.bsky.social
is feeling some kind of way about the lack of romantic approach in music today.

He ranted about it briefly on our new episode breaking down Bootsy's Rubber Band's "Munchies For Your Love."

You can check out the whole episode here #MusicSky
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October 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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"Munchies For Your Love" is just as good as "I'd Rather Be With You" and both songs from the legendary Bootsy Collins, who had a birthday Sunday, have great replayability #MusicSky

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October 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Special guest AmGnation drops his debut EP "Inertia" tonight!

To celebrate, here's some clips from his appearance on our podcast playing the Word Association game.

You can check out the whole episode here:

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October 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Atlantic Starr fell into a hit with "Secret Lovers" because, right or (mostly) wrong, people can relate to scandal... #MusicSky

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October 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Dee Dee Sharp was an early teen idol who became the most under-utilized asset at Philly International Records.

That's probably why she bodied a cover of 10cc's "I'm Not In Love," while giving the women of the 1970s words to let men know who's calling the shots #MusicSky

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October 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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10cc's original version of "I'm Not In Love" is about a marriage ending.

Dee Dee Sharp's version is about keeping things casual with the typical Philly girl sass. #MusicSky

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October 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Diana Ross' "Touch Me In The Morning" debuted in May of 1973 as a bittersweet way to say good-bye.

The MFSB cover that appeared over six months later previewed what was coming, musically and otherwise. #MusicSky

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October 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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It was an honor to have Grammy-nominated musician AmGnation on the pod this week!

Here, he talks about Gen Z's interest in fusion and why jazz is more than four letters.

You can check out the whole episode here #MusicSky

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October 9, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Less than six months in and the ride continues to grow.

Thank you all for helping us get to 200 subscribers!

Be sure to tell a friend about On The Groove Line and have them come aboard. #MusicSky
October 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM