Deee-Lite "Groove Is In the Heart" Live May 1990 NYC

Early performance by Deee-Lite of their mega-hit "Groove Is In the Heart". Recorded in May 1990 at New York's Irving Plaza at the "Viva Carlo Viva Libertad" benefit concert to help raise legal-defense funds for art critic and curator Carlo McCormick after he was tossed into a Mexican jail.
Also from the same performance on KZbin:
What is Love
• Deee-Lite "What Is Lov...

[@domdedic1094]

Damn this girl sounded as good live as she did in recording. No autotune!

[@rhesreeves5339]

I'm always stunned by this woman's total awesomeness.

[@jkonthank]

She sounds just like the record , great voice!!

[@hunterice896]

Poor girl

[@tassoss1]

True not easy to perform with a wire Mic

[@industrialdrummer44]

30 years later and I'm still enjoying the wiggle-licous moves of Lady Miss Kier.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

That snake move she does is just lovely to take in.

[@corneliuscrewe677]

Those moves, that attitude, that body, that VOICE! Mercy me....

[@johnbrow284]

Groove is REALLy in her heart !!! Look at her singing, dancing & enjoying herself. Most modern singers simply don't have it (

[@Pray-4-Me]

You needs Jesus sir.

[@hellomynameisjoenl]

Most singers back then didn’t have it either. That’s something unique to her and not to then.

[@ronpaizley9349]

haven't scene this since those days 25 yrs now wow / i'm ron the bck up dancer big funky and a raw groover with badass sister latasha natasha / what a blessing and life changing experience we had / much love n blessings and thank yous to latasha,kier,,dmitry,towa and later on robin, and the ,legend bootsy collins and qtip /thank yall peace and remember to keep a groove in ya heart / in this ruff world /peace n joy

[@georgehenty6427]

Legend.

[@Novotny72]

Mate I'm loving your fat-ass moves, totally on it. Wish I could move like that. You're actually the reason I watched this version more than the offiical one.

[@dilbertdoe601]

Ron Hendersonboe *Spell much?*

[@DoctorFiez]

God bless you, thanks for sharing! 🎶 He’s not vicious, or malicious, just a-lovely, and delicious! 🎶

[@mr_gamble_good]

Your moves were amazing!

[@goatfish07]

She was on fire! 100 pop stars of today wouldn't equal one Lady Miss Kier. So much raw energy and sass, and her voice was just stunning!

[@justdolphy2814]

Off the charts. This was so incredibly ahead of it's time back then. Now, almost 35 years later, it holds up. GLOBAL VILLAGE, UNITE!!!

[@colinmitchell9971]

Lady miss Kier totally amazing. Huge talent. Great voice. Brilliant dancer & a body to die for.

[@mrsweetpotato4354]

As someone who exercises regularly I can really respect the fitness level of all those dancers

[@monsieurmitosis]

As someone who doesn't exercise regularly, I can appreciate it too.

[@gibbopg]

You gotta be out of breath trying to sing and dance that energetically! Impressive stuff... This has to be one of the best songs from the 90s.

[@keithbannister9271]

Way better than any so called Super Star of today!!!

[@JohnSmith-iu8cj]

Reminds me of Britney Spears

[@goatfish07]

@@JohnSmith-iu8cj 😂😂😂

[@xochitlbk]

Will forever be bummed how this group fell apart once towa tei left. Lady kier was so talented and fashion forward. They literally could have shaped the 90s in an even deeper way Im sure .

[@FARID1870]

Madonna would kill to be able to sing and dance like that!

[@GCKelloch]

I think you underestimate Madonna. She was a pretty serious dancer and very fit. She likely could have physically done both if she had paced it with her breathing like Lady Kier does here, but Kier is the better singer, and of course more "fly". I missed the boat on Dee-lite because I assumed they were another corporate contrivance of video edits, but I was on top of an apt building while they were playing on the Hudson one night in NYC way back when. I could just barely see the stage and hear them. Sounded very good from what I could make out.

[@Galactus460]

​@@GCKellochmadonna étais une superbe danseuse mais à toujours en chanter en play-back Ou sur la bande son Et si elle a chanter en live elle n'arrive pas à la cheville de Dee Light

[@jonathanmcvay4499]

Lady Miss Kier killing singing it live and dancing!

[@matthewnewton301]

Aww,back when artists could actually sing..No auto tune in sight..Dig it ❤

[@suzimc3278]

I'm going to be 50. This lady was who I wanted to be when I grew up still blown much love

[@thugvida]

If Deee Lite dropped right now they would be banging! We would get lost in the funk and synth sounds

[@zacdior9402]

She's gorgeous.. She nails this vocal. Peace ✌️ out people

[@jjmm9066]

Singular Style Icon. Legend. Presence without pretense and that body...

[@TheGuyclark1958]

something the generation of today cannot do. real talent!

[@georgehenty6427]

As much as I love old songs like this I don't understand what you're saying they can't do, produce music as good as this or perform like this. I agree mostly if it's about the music

[@digitalparadigms]

Her performance sends chills up my back 😂

[@TheRetroWoman80]

😁

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Yeah, but watch Farmer Dude in the overalls!

[@Amsterdam74yeah]

Lady Miss Kier best dancer in the history of humanity. Best mover ever. I love you

[@kayladillard582]

Hell fuck no. Don't disrespect MJ and Janet.

[@fenita6842]

@@kayladillard582 who ever mentioned them.

[@aaronganga6630]

Kierin Kirby (Lady Miss Kier) She Got The Groove In Her Heart

[@2ndEndingVintage]

Saw them in '92 in SF, they brought a full band with them, Bernie Worrell on keys, Bootsie on Bass....they Grooooved. This NYC performance has a lotta prerecorded stuff - note nobody is behind drumset, even. So they graduated to a full band which was the right thing to do. Eitehr way, a GREAT band a Lady Kier was always a Class Act ...with her beliefs in the right place !

[@junnojunno1771]

Now this is an amazing master class live rendition of their song .....the Lady can sing !!!

[@usamamorgan2117]

wow! this chick knows how to do her thing...

[@prisonersforprofit]

lady miss kier is hypnotic on stage.

[@Pravda-vsem]

Отличное сочетание красоты и умения! Незаурядная девочка!

[@jimhannon2154]

Forgetabout it i loved this woman since 1989

[@jhonnya.ramirezf.3607]

Fantastic woman for ever, amanzing band and sound.

[@Munkyjoe1]

This band ruled! She sounds damn good!

[@jayaline]

Magic woman. Tough song to attempt live but she did it.

[@harrykadaras9459]

OMG she is really gorgeous an so friggin' talented...

[@abercrombie9stud2]

its 2023 and this still bangs

[@morganolfursson2560]

what a goddess .

[@drewt2790]

Look at the cords on stage. This is OLD SKOOL FO SHO!!! Lovin' on Deee-Lite.

[@teknoted2576]

Love this performance! Dee-Lite was ahead of their producing great songs to dance Rock on baby ❤

[@erosionhead420]

Holy crap. It’s September 2021 and I’m dancing.

[@jackietran6883]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN

[@huesevers4532]

Indeed !

[@FedorSTR]

The best dancing song ever! I`ve been remebemreing the one throughout of all my life. And Kierin Kirby is an extremely adorable woman.

[@DoctorFiez]

🎶 He’s not vicious, or malicious, just a-lovely, and delicious! 🎶 #LOVE! ❤️🎉🌍💃🏻🤗

[@videosandvideosandvideos]

Dang! She is like a female Freddie Mercury. Amazing moves, amazing voice live!

[@user-wb6ye1xi2u]

“To believe in God is to know that all the rules will be fair, and that there will be wonderful surprises.” - Ugo Betti - the Groove is in the Heart ;)

[@camronbay1]

Excellent voice and dancing.

[@adriankicks-over7092]

Angelical voice. And perfect dance had this woman. Beautifull humanbe

[@kickfighting1015]

Damn! That's all I can say, except WOW!!!

[@LACEMSK1980]

YOU ARE BLESSED IF YOU GOT TO SEE THEM LIVE!!!! 😩🥰🥰🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@frankiesmart1113]

Love her head wobble bobble at the end. It's the perfect crescendo!

[@henryheinzjunker8807]

love you so much - DEEE - LITE

[@garya.battle6095]

Me encanta como baila!!! something the generation of today cannot do. real talent!

[@sabbivideo]

This is gold

[@brianhansen5904]

She is soooooo cool

[@cynthianovoselsky3592]

She had a few years and I didn't get to stay to see them missed it because I couldn't break cerfew the for uploading

[@cynthianovoselsky3592]

Kitty kier

[@FranciscoHernandez-do2ts]

maaan she's the bomb I just love her

[@blancaroca8786]

wow a star is born. Unbelievable voice dance style and designs everything. Powerful.... my son is gonna hear about this one. Guess this is for the 90s like Donna summer was for the 70s.

[@sivirgo]

We need singer dancer like her these days

[@johnsantos1348]

They're dead on . Excellent .

[@thomasodonnell8088]

GAAAWJUSS Tuuuuune my fav decade 90s

[@thomassuter9941]

So fantastic Miss Kier❤❤❤❤

[@mariotalassa7275]

They look like they were frozen in time, and : "what a triumphant return to life, huh ?".

[@MrsFish7]

.. always loved this toon!..

[@dilbertdoe601]

MrsFish7 *Tune

[@janbily2672]

👌👌👏👏👏👏👏 21.9.2023 🇨🇿🇨🇿

[@LePetitChatNoir79]

She wore the best outfits!

[@KissDanielle]

LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@mistergamba80]

I love them

[@greato80]

Beautiful great voice and dances!

[@dreambrush7251]

kudos to dancers keeping up the energy and the choreography splendidly :)

[@omgwtfasl]

This night must have been so goddamned fun.

[@x1ic1x]

She’s fucking amazing

[@MerganzerBoone]

Love the Motown feel!

[@roninreturns]

Captain's Log: I'm two hundred years in the future, flying Starship Babe-bylon 7, we are still pumping Deee-Lite; you'd hardly believe the speakers we have using dilithium crystals for amplification, it can be heard over in the next galaxy through subspace channels.

[@vmarianih]

Me encanta como baila!!!

[@miketausig4205]

Got one of the best DJ’s with her and the only time Towa is shown is when he’s in LK’s frame.

[@seizethedayandlive]

damn, what a dancer :-)

[@kinotek]

Awesome clip. Got me all giddy and tingly watching it. Thanks!

[@silenthunter1979]

Best. Love😘

[@DavidJimenez-qd1cs]

me encanta esa muchacha

[@lippgueds]

love them...

[@JacketsOnFire]

God where’s the fun in music these days? I’d kill to experience this it looks like fun

[@holgernoboa8128]

bella musica

[@williamtowne4792]

THE LADY what a beautiful woman!

[@TrainmasterCurt]

Deee.......GORGEOUS!! 🥰😘

[@dogisftgej6529]

Lady Miss Kier best dancer in the history of humanity. Best mover ever. I love you Me encanta como baila!!! Lady Miss Kier is a Goddesss!

[@track1219]

Wow!

[@carr33]

Great voice, right, as in the original, great dance, good everything, I'd love having been there, piece of jewel video.

[@eeeduardo]

Lady Miss Kier is a Goddesss!

[@huesevers4532]

Indeed !

[@hulufhuluf938]

yes she is

[@jakjak1567]

HAPPY CHRISTMAS mis martinez

[@user-xi7dg2jn1g]

OOO THIS MY MUSIC,VERY bEST

[@victortexis4279]

❤️

[@siouxzy]

Fresh!

[@thethe6232]

At least she sang live in that one 👍

[@Geckatron]

It's always been a good tune.

[@richarddixon4303]

Shes such a complete artist singing dancing is fire where is she from watched some interviews with her but still dont know much about her but she has that it factor

[@caracox5708]

❤️❤️❤️

[@moonorganicsesthetics205]

kick ass...period

[@mariomarquez3218]

Una de mis rolas preferidasss 👍🎧🎶👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rogerrms2180]

Very cool

[@saraheart2804]

Love Love. Is she still performing? I would love to hear and see her.

[@edwincastillo2202]

Que buena interpretación en vivo de este grupo !!!!!