Workin' On a Groovy Thing (song)
"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 that reached #34 on the U.S. R&B chart, #62 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #86 in Canada.In 1969 "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" 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.Chart history
- Barbara Lewis released a version on her 1968 album Workin' on a Groovy Thing.
- Allison Durbin released a version on her 1968 album I Have Loved Me a Man.
- Neil Sedaka released a version of the song on his 1969 album, Workin' on a Groovy Thing.
- Bola Sete released a version of the song on his 1970 album, Workin' on a Groovy Thing.
- Johnny Hammond released a version of the song on his 1971 album, Breakout.
- The song was performed on the 1973 episode of The Partridge Family called "Maid in San Pueblo" but their recording was never released on vinyl.
