"The Groove Line" is a 1977 single by the Dayton, Ohio/European

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group

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. It was written by

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. It was included on Heatwave's second album, ''

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History

The song charted at number 12 in the UK Singles Chart and number 7 in the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also appeared on US ''Billboard'' R&B at number 3. The single was certified Platinum by the

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in 2001. It is ranked as the 49th biggest US hit of 1978.

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Sales and certifications

Blockster version

In 1999, British DJ Blockster released a cover of the song, titled "Grooveline". It reached No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 2 on the

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in July 1999.

Sampling

The song was

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by hip hop group

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in their song "Sophisticated Bitch" for their 1987 album ''

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References

External links

The Groove Line UK 7" single release
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