MINBENDERS stereo 2023 “A Groovy Kind of Love“ from mono ....
“A Groovy Kind of Love“ is a song written by Toni Wine and Carole Bayer Sager based on a melody by the classical composer Muzio Clementi.
The original rendition was recorded by American singing duo Diane & Annita and released as “Groovey Kind of Love“ on the French EP One by One, in 1965. It has since been recorded by numerous artists, with the Mindbenders and Phil Collins releasing successful versions.
Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders had enjoyed a cross-atlantic hit with the song “The Game of Love“, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number two in the UK’s Record Retailer. However, towards autumn of 1965 Fontana suddenly left the band to embark on a solo career. The trio continued performing however, with guitarist Eric Stewart, later of 10cc, taking the role of a lead vocalist. In search of new material, Shelby Singleton handed the song to the group after rejecting t