Their most famous work is the 2000 international hit I See You Baby, remixed by Fatboy Slim in the Big Beat style -- with the repeated chorus line "Shakin' that ass," as heard in Renault Mégane advertisements. Vocals were provided by Ibiza-based DJ Gram'Ma Funk. Incidentally, this track was also recorded with the chorus line "Shakin' that thang" as a radio edit. While this is their most famous work, they have also produced less mainstream songs which are often featured in television adverts.
In the early part-of 2008 after parting company with Sony BMG, Groove Armada signed an "all encompassing deal" with the Bacardi rum brand that allows them to use GA's tracks for adverts. For more information, read Bands turn to brands in new deals
* Groove Armada's Suntoucher was sampled by Jay-Z for the song "What More Can I Say" on his Black Album.
* The track Hands of Time is featured in the movie Collateral, and is referred to by one of the characters as a "classic song." It is also featured in the television series Cold Case; it was played as the ending song in the episode entitled Street Money, from the show's sixth season.
* Groove Armada's debut album was Northern Star, released in 1998.
* In 1999, Groove Armada released Vertigo, which had a more polished, mainstream sound. This album includes "At The River," which was re-released as a single (#23 UK).
* In 2001, Goodbye Country, Hello Nightclub was released, with the title suggesting their new album was more upbeat and less geared toward chilling out -- as demonstrated by the single "Superstylin'" (#5 UK).
* In 2002, they released the DJ mix album Another Late Night: Groove Armada, part of the Another Late Night series on Azuli Records.
* In 2002, less than a year after Goodbye Country, Hello Nightclub, Groove Armada produced Lovebox, which incorporated a variety of genres. Some tracks, such as "Madder," featured a rock element, while others, such as "Lovebox" and "Remember," were closer to traditional house. "Remember" has vocals made up entirely of samples of Sandy Denny singing at Fairport.
* In 2004, Groove Armada released a best-of album, which included hits and new productions (#6 UK).
* In May 2007 Soundboy Rock was released, featuring the track Get Down. Guest appearances include M.A.D., Red Rat and Mutya Buena (see: Sugababes). The album was released on CD, Vinyl, and also as a limited CD package with 2 bonus tracks.
* In March 2010 Black Light, their 6th studio album, was released.
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Hasta Luego Mr. Fab
GROOVE ARMADA Lyrics
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It′s just like deja vu we were just out there
The first line of "Hasta Luego Mr. Fab" by Groove Armada is an expression of farewell in Spanish, meaning "see you later, Mr. Fab." The song is a goodbye to a man called Mr. Fab who was presumably something of a free spirit. The lyrics suggest that Mr. Fab has had a significant impact on the lives of the people who are saying goodbye to him. They also express the sentiment that his presence will be missed, just as their feelings of deja vu upon seeing him suggest familiarity with his personality.
The second line of the lyrics suggests that the song is a callback to a previous moment in time; that the singers have just been out somewhere with Mr. Fab, and they're now saying goodbye. The lyrics of the song convey the impression that the people saying goodbye have had a great deal of fun and lived a lot of life with Mr. Fab. At the same time, they're lamenting his departure and the void that his absence will create in their lives.
Overall, the song Hasta Luego Mr. Fab is a celebration of a person who has been significant in the lives of the people saying goodbye to him. While they will miss him and his free spirit, they're grateful for his presence in their lives, and they recognize that he has enriched their existence in some way. It's also an acknowledgement of the inevitability of change, as Mr. Fab moves on to new adventures, leaving the people he influenced behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Hasta luego mr. fab
Goodbye, Mr. Fab
It's just like deja vu we were just out there
It feels familiar, like we've just been here before
Writer(s): Thomas Charles Findlay
Contributed by Caleb E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.