The evolution of “Strawberry Letter 23” is even richer than we expected. We went in thinking we knew the story… and came out with a whole new appreciation for Shuggie Otis, The Brothers Johnson, and Quincy Jones.

If you love music history, deep dives, and nostalgia, this episode is your vibe.
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Some albums aren’t just classics.
They’re emotional time capsules.

🎙️ It’s The Groove Podcast explores why Rapture still resonates.
📅 Premieres March 13

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Some songs don’t shout.
They stay.

In this teaser, we explore You Bring Me Joy and why restraint, feel, and musicianship matter.
The full episode goes track by track through the album.

🎧 Premieres March 13
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Sometimes you go to a concert.
Sometimes you get a phone call and end up playing Ringo’s drums.

Tris Imboden shares an unforgettable behind-the-scenes moment on the podcast.
Episode premieres February 27. https://lnk.bio/itsthegroovepodcast

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What does the groove mean to a legendary drummer?
Part 2 of our conversation with Tris Imboden (Chicago) drops February 27.

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Some albums mark a moment.
Others change the course of music.

Control did more than launch an era — it revealed the creative force of Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and the sound they’d continue shaping for decades.

This episode is about impact, not hype.

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🎹 Our guest Roy Kyles calls it one of his favorite Anita Baker songs and one of Greg Phillinganes’ greatest performances.

That piano outro is so powerful, radio couldn’t contain it.

This was Dave’s first introduction to Greg Phillinganes—
what was yours?

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1986 was a year full of unforgettable hits!
Join us on It’s The Groove Podcast as we reveal our Top 10 Songs of 1986 – from classics you love to surprises you didn’t see coming.

Premieres TODAY – tune in and relive the magic!

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🎧 New year. Same groove. Bigger plans ahead.

Happy New Year from It’s The Groove Podcast!
Thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting the show—this community means everything to us.

✨ We’ve got a lot planned for 2026 and can’t wait to bring you along.
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Janet Jackson didn’t just drop a hit in 1986 — she changed the game. 💥
From diner-set drama to award-winning choreography, this song helped define a year and a new era.

🎧 Top 10 Songs of 1986 premieres January 2, 2026
You’ll want to be there for this one.

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