Groovy

Certain terms date a movie or television show as surely as automobiles or clothing styles do. Perhaps no such term standouts out more as a symbol of the 60s than the word "groovy." Lately I have been watching more and more retro television. The network recently added the Mod Squad to its daytime line-up, and if the hip clothing-including bell bottoms and Ben Franklin glasses-and the hairstyles did not stamp this show as pure 60s, or if the premise of hip teenagers working undercover for the police did not date it enough, the character played by Michael Cole, Pete, must say, "Groovy," a minimum of three times per episode. The character played by Clarence Williams III (there were two others?), Link (the name alone a telltale clue also to 60s) adds at least one "Groovy" per show, and if he doesn't, he always looks groovy. I think the only character on television that might rival the use of the word might be groovy Greg Brady.

I thought this might be the extent of today's blog, but then the song "Feelin' Groovy" by Simon and Garfunkle unwelcomely popped into my mind. It would be bad enough to write this song, but even worse to perform it. I am guessing Paul Simon was guilty of both. At least Art only sang along. Now don't mistake this song for "Groovin'" by the Young Rascals. I am in no way saying this is a great song, but it beats "Feeling Groovy" hands down. Trying to remember the performer of "Groovin," I inadvertantly thought the Little Rascals. Maybe the best image of all would be watching Spanky, Alfalfa, and Buckwheat performing the same song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkgozdtsh_g&feature=kp