Bell, the brother of American footballer Ricky Bell (1955-1984), moved to Houston as a young boy and formed the group in 1966 with his friends James Wise, Willie Parnell and Billy Butler. They signed with local label Ovid.
After a spell in Vietnam for Archie, the group released Tighten Up, which was picked up by Atlantic for distribution and toppped both the R&B and pop charts. The song's line "we dance just as good as we walk" was a little ironic given that Archie had been shot in the leg and was consigned to a military hospital bed at the time.
The phenomenal success of the single prompted the band to rush out an album, despite their incapacitated leader.
In 1969, after Bell had left the army, the group recorded their first full album with Gamble and Huff, I Can't Stop Dancing, which reached number 28 on the R&B chart.
After mediocre chart showings in the late '70s, the group split in 1980. Archie Bell later released one solo album on Beckett Records.
Let’s Groove
Archie Bell and The Drells Lyrics
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Share the spice of life
Baby slice it right
We're gonna groove tonight
Let this groove get you to move
It's alright (alright) alright
Let this groove set in your shoes
Gonna tell what you can do with my love
Alright
Let you know girl
You're looking good you're out of sight
Alright
Just move yourself
And glide like a seven-forty-seven
And lose you're self in the sky
Among the clouds in the heavens
('Cause)
Let this groove light up your fuse
It's alright (alright) alright
Let this groove set in your shoes
So stand up (alright) alright
Let me tell you what you can do with my love
Alright
Gotta let you know girl
You're looking good you're out of sight
Alright
Just tell the D.J. to play your favorite tune
Then you know it's okay
What you found is happening now (Oh)
Let this groove get you to move
It's alright (alright) alright
Let this groove set in your shoes
So stand up (alright) alright
You will find a piece of mind
On the floor take a little time
Come and see you and me
Make a little sign
I'll be there after a while
If you want my love we can boogie on down
Down boogie on down
Down boogie on down
Down boogie on down
On down
Boogie on
Let's groove tonight
Share the spice of life
Baby slice it right
We're gonna groove tonight
Let this groove light up your fuse
It's alright (alright) alright
Let this groove set in your shoes
So stand up (alright) alright
Let me tell you what you can do with my love
Alright
Gotta let you know girl
You're looking good you're out of sight
Alright
Just tell the D.J. to play your favorite tune
Then you know it's okay
What you found is happening now
(Oh)
You will find a piece of mind
On the floor take a little time
Come and see you and me make a little sign
I'll be there after a while
If you want my love we can boogie on down
Down boogie on down
Down boogie on down
Down boogie on down
On down Boogie on
The lyrics to Archie Bell and The Drells's song "Let's Groove" are about the vibrant and upbeat energy of dancing and letting loose to music. The song encourages listeners to embrace the rhythm and let it move them, to groove and dance all night long. The chorus is a call-to-action for everyone to come together and share in the joy of dancing and music, with the artist promising to provide the love and positivity needed for everyone to have a good time.
The lyrics also touch on themes of self-expression and freedom. Archie Bell and The Drells urge listeners to lose themselves in the music, to glide and move like an airplane, and to feel free among the clouds. The song encourages people to be themselves and express themselves through dance, without worrying about what others might think or say.
Overall, "Let's Groove" is a song that celebrates the power and joy of music, and the transformative energy of dancing and self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's groove tonight
Let's dance tonight
Share the spice of life
Let's enjoy life together
Baby slice it right
Do it the right way, baby
We're gonna groove tonight
We're going to dance tonight
Let this groove get you to move
Let the music make you move
It's alright (alright) alright
Everything is good
Let this groove set in your shoes
Let the music take control of you
So stand up (alright) alright
Get up and dance, it's all good
Gonna tell what you can do with my love
Let me show you what my love can do
Alright
Everything is fine
Let you know girl
I just have to tell you
You're looking good you're out of sight
You look amazing
Just move yourself
Just dance
And glide like a seven-forty-seven
Dance with grace
And lose you're self in the sky
Get lost in the music
Among the clouds in the heavens
Feel like you're in heaven
Let this groove light up your fuse
Let the music ignite your passion
Let me tell you what you can do with my love
Let me show you all the things my love can do
Gotta let you know girl
I have to tell you
Just tell the D.J. to play your favorite tune
Ask the D.J. to play your favorite song
Then you know it's okay
Then everything is good
What you found is happening now (Oh)
Enjoy the moment
You will find a piece of mind
You will find peace of mind
On the floor take a little time
Take your time on the dance floor
Come and see you and me
Come dance with me
Make a little sign
Give me a sign
I'll be there after a while
I'll be there in a bit
If you want my love we can boogie on down
If you want my love, let's dance
Down boogie on down
Let's dance down
On down
Keep dancing
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GENE MCFADDEN, JOHN WHITEHEAD, LEON HUFF, VICTOR CARSTARPHEN, VICTOR LEON CARSTARPHEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kennethdavis3901
Now, You done started something ; I'm going to the closet and put on my Flagg Brothers clothing and the 6inch,brown & white platform shoes .......I've got to go out and scalp someone because the "fro ain't with me no mo " !!!!!! I absolutely loved the 70's !!!!!
@DJDiscoCat
Thanks for the grin!
@ghostlatino
Most of us from back then, lack in the scalp area, lol.
@shasha-muse6054
Kenneth Davis 😂😂😂😂
@cosmogtopper
Got the clothes, the shoes, off to the club!
@carolynntubman1461
Go for it!!
@cheryldshuler301
I'm 59 yrs old and still love this song. 💃🕺💃🕺
@Swoop2565
This reminds me Twin City skating rink…in Newark…when I was a teenager 😀❤️
@lockdownlee
They should've made the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!!
@adrianbreland7174
I'm 63 years young...I get so emotional when I hear songs like this....Real music Yasssssss