The Groove (band)

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This article is about the 1960's rock band from Australia,The Groove. For the radio station of this name, see The Groove.

Formed in 1968, The Groove were considered to be Australia's first "supergroup" in that all members had considerable experience behind them in a number of successful bands. They were formed in Melbourne, Australia and gathered together by well known manager and agent, Garry Spry, who teamed up with respected keyboard player, Tweed Harris, to put the band together. With Tweed Harris himself on keyboards, they recruited Peter Williams (lead vocals & guitar), Rod Stone (lead guitar), Geoff Bridgford (drums) & Jamie Byrne (bass).

They specialised in doing songs in the Stax soul/60's R'n'B style of artists such as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Arthur Conley. This style was particularly suited to Peter Williams' vocals.

Their most successful single record was a cover of Sam Cooke's,' "Soothe Me". In 1968 they won the Grand Final of Hoadley's Battle of the Sounds. Following a trip to the UK, which was part of their Hoadley's prize, they changed their name to Eureka Stockade, released one obscure single and broke up.

[edit] Discography and Chart Positions

Singles 45rpm)

Simon Says/With This Ring - 1967 (#6 Sydney, #4 Melbourne, #16 Brisbane)
Soothe Me/I See A New Day - 1968 (#8 Sydney, #8 Melbourne, #3 Brisbane)
What Is Soul/Goin' Back - 1968 (#13 Melbourne, #30 Brisbane)
You Are The One I Love/Merry Go Round -1968 (#30 Melbourne, #3 Brisbane)
Relax Me/Dance To The Music - 1969
The Wind/Play The Song - 1969

As Eureka Sockade

Sing No Love Songs/Jump Down Turn Around - 1970

Extended Play (45rpm)

Soothe Me/Simon Says/What is Soul/Goin' Back

Compilation LP

Things Go Better With Coca-Cola - promotional release. various artists compilation of ads for Coca Cola performed by various pop groups including The Groove and The Twilights

Albums (33 rpm)