THE GROOVE LINE Drum Cover (Extended Mix) Heatwave HD (🎧High Quality Audio)《 with Lyrics 》

Extended mix drum cover of The Groove Line, by Heatwave!
Share your love for Heatwave. What's your favorite Heatwave song? How did you hear about them? I've been playing drums to this song at school dances since it came out in 1978. I was only 14 years old, but I was already heavy into disco, rock and jazz fusion - among other types of music! How time flies! Keep the conversation going and leave a comment and subscribe! Heatwave fans rejoice!!!
"THE GROOVE LINE" LYRICS
Pack your grip, takin' you on a trip
Ain't no seats, all we got's dancin' feet
Leave your worries behind
'Cause rain shine, don't mind
We're ridin' on the groove line tonight
Ooh Ooh
Ooh Ooh
Catch this train know you'll be glad you came
Hit the track party hard there and back
Leave your worries behind
'Cause rain shine don't mind
We're ridin' on the groove line tonight
Ooh Ooh
Ooh Ooh
Check out the wheels a turnin'
You know we won't stop
We got this boiler burnin'
We're keepin' it hot
So grab your friends, get the train comin' thru
Climb on board, where you leave's up to you
Leave your worries behind
'Cause rain shine don't mind
We're ridin' on the groove line tonight
Ooh ooh
Ooh ooh
Ooh ooh
Ooh ooh
Leave your worries behind
'Cause rain shine don't mind
We're ridin' on the groove line tonight
Ooh Ooh
Ooh Ooh
Check out the wheels a turnin'
You know we won't stop
We got this boiler burnin'
We're keepin' it hot
So grab your friends
Get the train comin' through
Climb on board
Where you lead is up to you
Leave your worries behind
'Cause rain shine won't mind
We're ridin' on the groove line tonight
Ooh Ooh
We can ride
Rain shine don't mind
We're ridin' on the groove line tonight (repeat and fade).
SONG/VIDEO NOTES
This extended mix features keyboard whiz Rod Temperton on an expanded instrumental section. Harmoniously, you can hear Eric John's beautiful rhythm guitar chords in this section. Music to the ears.
Technically, “The Groove Line” is classified as a disco song. However, its sophisticated R&B funk sound sets it apart from most of the ubiquitous, redundant disco music of the late 70s. Instead of a dreamy jazzy intro like "Boogie Nights", Rod Temperton's genius chord progression is utterly apparent as the song begins with a synth intro that pulsates on the eighths, like a freight train in motion chugging along. I love the intro - so much so that I extended that pulsating synth then added four crash cymbal rolls before moving to the sizzling hi-hats. I also added an 808 sine wave roll-off on the first 3 kick drum hits that sounds great with subwoofers. Turn it up and wake the neighbors!
At the time, synthesizers were new and really evolving - being integrated more and more into popular music with complex arrangements using multiple keyboards. The beauty of Rod’s synth melodies and the spirited complementary vocal harmonies of the Wilder brothers was unmatched. Keith sang with an aggressively masculine edge, while Johnnie had a feather-light smooth touch. He just looks so happy when he sings! Johnnie's falsetto reigns throughout the song, handling tricky chord changes during the chorus with ease.
The drummer, Ernest "Bilbo" Berger, an underrated Jazz/Blues drummer from Czechoslovakia, is one that I list as one of my most influential funk drummers of the 70s. Here he executes a sixteenth note/semi-quaver pattern on the hi-hat that keeps the song grooving. On the chorus he switches to a swing-ish 'double-tap' quarter note close/open hi-hat pattern, that I play with my left hand (open, not crossed). His 1977 Ludwig Vistalite concert toms, perfectly tuned to the notes of the song, were bright and punchy. Barry Blue did a superb job of recording the drum track and mixing them prominently up front in the mix. I tried my best to do justice and match that tom and overall sound in this video.
TOM TUNINGS
Concert Toms
6" - 262Hz/C4
8" - 196Hz/G3
10" - 165Hz/E3
12" - 131Hz/C2
13" - 124Hz/B2
14" - 98Hz/G2
15" - 83Hz/E2
16" - 66Hz/C1
Floor Toms
16" - 66Hz/C1
18" - 62Hz/B1
Kick Drum
22" - internal muffling touching reso head
Single Release: January 1978. B-side: "Happiness Togetherness"
Format: 7" single (4:11), 12" Extended Mix (7:28)
Writer: Rod Temperton
Album: Central Heating
Label: GTO Records
Producer: Barry Blue
Certification: RIAA Platinum
Among Top 50 biggest hits of 1978 / Peaked at #7 on Billboard Hot 100
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[@stevebonds4698]

How many of you have watched this video at least over 20 times? I'm guilty. The drums just sound so damn good.

[@shawnamartin9242]

I watched it a million time .. figure of speech

[@CHRISRepAZ]

🙋‍♀️

[@ericmusch8325]

It gave me the Funky chills !!

[@JanetWright-qq5cv]

Me

[@hkschubert9938]

Yup his drums are like xylophones !!

[@kennethbrown6382]

This is a phenomenal example of why old school disco music still matters!

[@nunyabiznuss124]

Got that right!

[@Sealust50]

LONG LIVE OLD SCHOOL DISCO FUNK!!!!!! 👍👍🏆👍🏆👍🏆👍🏆👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fhowland]

It’s amazing!

[@elipuebla2537]

HES A MONSTER ON THE DRUMS,WOW😛

[@user-bv9xv4wb2d]

This was the jam back in the day

[@MM-so6sd]

U are not lying!!!!!❤️💯

[@nikkithomas2929]

His name is Alan badia and he's been playing the drums for a long time. He kills it on the drums.

[@BrendettaGiles]

He's no joke

[@DramaTubeTv]

Who else has watched this video over 100 times?

[@dpiddys]

Meeeeeeeee😂

[@johnathanbrown5244]

ALWAYS AND FOREVER 🏆

[@johnathanbrown5244]

Too hott to handle !!!

[@brendagrayson2238]

Give it up for the DRUMMER!!!!!! Love it 🥰

[@tyroneculbreath5020]

Awesome bad to the bone

[@sandysizemore501]

Absolutely!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@pammiller942]

This guy is one hell of a drummer❤❤❤

[@tazadaqcharabbanyahawadah3419]

Yup, he did the damn thing. The dude is just plain out raw. Bravo...

[@mrSlash40]

Nobody on this planet touching him when it comes to this drum cover..GOAT!!!!

[@scarlettboslai3587]

So pleased to say original Heatwave drummer is my family member🙏Amazing Bilbo from Czechoslovakia❤

[@manuelmendoza6124]

Ernest Berger 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 very amazing drummer. As a drummer myself I’ve always admired his work and style.

[@davidhall3747]

The original drummer of Heatwave is probably the funkiest drummer of all time. No lie. I'm a musician and grew up listening to Heatwave. The First song I learned as a Bassist was Boogie Nights. I'm also a lead singer. People can't tell me and Johnnie Wilder apart as Singers.

[@feliciarose6808]

O,wow he is amazing... they were a very diverse group.

[@mjsmcd]

How did he learn funk in Czech land?

[@garyprater8139]

When Heatwave first came out I always thought he the best drummer I've ever heard. My brother wrote a songs for Zapp & Roger Troutman. "Computer Love" " I Wanna Be Your Man" "Slow & Easy " etc.

[@wendyheath9395]

You know- I,ve been wathcing this clip for 3 years, and this is the first time I've ever thought to tell you how much it means to mean. Im an ICU nurse and have dealt with all the things during covid. This was what I have watched over and over to- bring me down- deal with it-try to live my life, try to bring me back to humanity. Its like meditation for me. A happy place. Your drumming is hypnotic and spot on, you deal with it all and make it better than it probably ever was to begin with. I really cant express all this has meant to me, and how many times I have drowned in your perfection, while trying to deal with everything else. So, just a heartfelt, Thank You.

[@darlenefoster3379]

Thank you for being a nurse

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thank you!

[@lemurianseahorse]

I feel the same way, it's like a meditation for me!

[@RonFurvell-lw2du]

God bless you and all much love glad your' e here,glad you're there for us thank you

[@davecoalwood9487]

Good on You Wendy.❤

[@bettinastrouble2537]

He ate up those drums!!!!!

[@djdeep6554]

This is a real drummer he should win a Grammy award for this 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🦾👍🏿

[@ddesign63]

That’s a BadAss White Boy right there !🔥✊🏾✊

[@gmamabear3619]

A lot of bad ass white boys. Neal Peart, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Phil Collins...need I go on?

[@ddesign63]

G Mama Bear no Sir.., I grew up with all that! You’re preaching to the choir.🤘🤘🏾

[@hellendavis539]

He's the reason this made my playlist that i walk to every morning SUPPER BAD he could have been wonderful with the FUNK BROTHERS.

[@hichamelmohtadi]

@@gmamabear3619 tommy lee.

[@djsimonrossprice9400]

White, black,yellow if you got it.... YOU GOT IT....

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

This is awesome. This guy literally does not miss a beat.

[@neegaetagaeta3868]

The classics never get old

[@thomasgirty6397]

if you're old enough to remember roller skating, these songs were the shit!!!!!

[@stephenherrmann5980]

You don't get better than this. I bet I have watched this 50 plus times. I love disco, am 58 years old and a musician. Maybe that is why?

[@davecoalwood9487]

Should of been the Biggest Band in The World. Sir Rod and The Boys- We salute You.

[@cherylgaston479]

Drummer on beat ,old school song still popping ❤

[@cs292]

The funk is strong in this one.

[@lovelysosweet8386]

He killed this!

[@cynthiabrooks5656]

This Dude ROCKS!!

[@MrSMEMEGANGSTAA]

Mr rod smiling and heatwave

[@salinchicago]

flawless!

[@josephhenson2902]

I always come back to this page to hear this song

[@nadeenhall3839]

This never gets old! Love your style!

[@chacogalvan5792]

never get tired of seeing this video ❤️

[@ronaldking2619]

I have watched this at least 10 times in the past. Every time I need a mood boost, I play it again. Awesome talent!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Rock on!

[@MARRRRC0P0L0]

I wish I could Like this video a thousand times. Just excellent.

[@DJENERGY210]

This Guy Killed It! Wow!

[@delmadennis-walters7010]

White boy with some serious rhythm, Great job! I enjoyed his drumming!!!!

[@laryanryan9170]

You acting like white boys can't play drums. 🤔

[@arnoldwatts3434]

Brother man holding it down on the drums

[@theophilussparks5839]

No chit

[@marlonturner226]

This is one bad ass white boy…DONE!!!

[@shellydurham3277]

Play that funky music white boy!! Get down!!!!! Ride that groove line!!!!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Pack your grip!

[@cbbhiguyswefliffordjohnson712]

@@zerodefectmachine see

[@Mary-ht7pm]

Taking you on. Trip

[@angelaashton7443]

Mechanical wealthy as you see those sportsman superior superstars

[@davidkelly6967]

He did a great job....timing is key !

[@sebastianwatson1558]

That’s how good the 70s were

[@zerodefectmachine]

Yessir.

[@tonyarodriguez2098]

This was fabulous 👌 👏 👍 😍 💖

[@dionwalker2667]

My man killed it, that's exactly the way it's played on the song from beginning to end.

[@kielhall8363]

Outstanding Performance 👍🏿🫵🏿🫵🏿🫵🏿🫵🏿🫡Fantastic Fantastic

[@valeriecole9500]

This guy is one hell of a drummer, it's absolutely mind blowing that someone can play with such extreme power, with a set of powerful drums, dynamic!!!

[@emmanuelragadio2678]

What an awesome drummer!!!

[@ericmusch8325]

This has to be one of the most bad ass drum lines ever in recorded history of funk Jazz Disco and this white boy has it down pat !!!...so much soul and drum fills I love his high hat work and it gives me gives the chills .

[@paulacurtis9473]

I'm 62 yrs young, the algorithm sends him my way every blue moon...I'm able to dance which assist with arthritis 😅😅😅hes on point...he sounds real

[@bubbay.1610]

Rod Temperton Is surely smiling upon Alan Badia, Thanks for sharing your Solid upbeat Drumming.

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thank you!

[@falconfalcon9662]

Now that's what I call a true professional drummer this dude can get down

[@collegeparkwhiteboy]

Trust me, dude IS Pro

[@mojobluemagic2511]

AND I'VE WATCHED IT 5 MILLION TIMES TOO! YOU ARE PURE FIRE BABY BOY!💖💖💖💖💃💃💃💃💃💃💃

[@Pengo64436]

I’ve watched this 20 times and drank 5 beers and still cant get enough of this ! Absolutely a badass drummer and to see Rod Pemberton doing his thing , dammit thanks for the memories

[@kirkslayden55]

My God this is fantastic I recently bought a drum set because my first wife stoled mine and I bought a Yamaha set for $5,000 it's big I'm so happy to have it but my wife of 26 years was murdered by a doctor 2020 she's gone she worked in the world trade center in the 80s she was my everything and I can't wait to leave this earth to be with her God bless in Jesus name amen

[@edwardhill1279]

absolutely flawless and on point..this cat is a total badass on the drums .. I blown away..two thumbs up

[@rodneyoneal8428]

He is very good and has been so long love this song. 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@khalilwright9840]

Cool

[@openyoureyes4799]

I really love that song, I remember it the first time around! I'm a 74 year old female drummer.

[@paulacurtis9473]

Third time is a charm...this White boy can get anyone out of their set!!!!

[@bigbandit9384]

Everyone please rise and give this very talented man a well deserved standing ovation please. 😁👏👏

[@lavellerobinson3942]

Long time. Music!!

[@hoosierproud7718]

I think the dude is wearing flip flops. Ahah.

[@donthomas355]

@@hoosierproud7718🔠🎐😘💝😪📼📼😢😉🎐😪😘

[@tyty-fj9mx]

1

[@sonsoffunk4437]

Timing is impeccable * DOOOOOOPE

[@davidpierce5215]

One of my favorite songs the drummer is fantastic

[@lucieloves2000]

Wow! This song really takes me back to my youth! Dancing to this song at the Agora night club in Youngstown Ohio! I was about 18 or 19 in those days! The Disco craze was in full bloom! This song was a huge favorite of mine! I am now nearly 67 years old and I still want to get up and dance to it! Thank you so much for the memories! ❤❤

[@ccbearcreek]

I’ve watched this at least 30 x over the years. So damned good!

[@seanswinton6242]

Same here, sir. The camera work is perfect, showing this gentleman in full action!!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thank you!

[@nancyskids5696]

I’m obsessed with this video lol makes me want to take up drum lessons lol

[@j.r9606]

Let's jam trans ams drive ins game rooms cruising good times

[@mictime5884]

Me 2

[@michaelahall4298]

Yep me too baby bucket listed playin the drums like dude doing.. 🙋🏿‍♂️🥁🧝🏿‍♂️

[@pammiller942]

Love it !!!!

[@laurastuart1670]

You ❤ all make smile 😃, at 53 , rain shine don't I AM still on the groove!! Get down! get funky! And get right back up! 😆

[@MJ98774]

Nothing better than a drummer who sits in the pocket, doesn't overplay, and nails it like the record. Bad ass.

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thanks!

[@christopherholmes9690]

That's a man who completes his tasks. Congrats

[@zerodefectmachine]

Music is timeless, and great songs become classics. Rod and HEATWAVE were brilliant. I'm still amazed how many people love this song after so many decades and I appreciate your comments from all over the world. So please Like, Subscribe, and drop a comment about the song and how it makes you feel. Have a great day, everyone!

[@ccbearcreek]

I've been hooked on this era of R&B since the mid-70's. Can't shake it. Don't want to!

[@beverlymathis712]

The drummer 🥁 is on point 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@deborahbbblittle8083]

You are good I enjoy listening to you hurt those drums

[@ronaldblundell4509]

As a lover of drumming since I was 6 years old an still to this day aged 60 it's a fantastic instrument with so many dynamics how couldn't I love your video.!? You keep on bro 🥁👍😊

[@seek1028]

❤❤❤❤❤❤SOME GOOD DAYS

[@karencoleman6442]

I love the group Heaatwave, oh the memories of my youth. Love them for their great music, thankyou Heatwave!

[@michaeljohnston6505]

This Drummer Has Mad Skills.

[@davidbutler8841]

BAD ASS DRUMMER!!!

[@JeanneaAnderson-tw4dm]

I listen to it at least twice a week

[@coronaviruscowboy8191]

Seriously can't stop coming back!

[@mimigirl3362]

This music will never die ❤️

[@angorakitty4547]

IKR! 👍

[@lavenia215]

Me too!!

[@richardrosales5543]

What a great tribute to one the most underrated drummers, Heatwave's Ernest "Bilbo" Berger.

[@zerodefectmachine]

He was so great!

[@brucerivera4550]

Poor Ernest criminally underrated even in their videos.

[@alexrosales1175]

Always loved how he played especially off the To Hot Too Handle and Central Heating albums. RIP.

[@darlenegoodwin]

@@alexrosales1175 when did he pass?

[@MarkAnderson-vg5vq]

I agree 💯% , unfortunately he wasn't in a lot of the videos . Most drummers get quite a bit of camera time but it didn't seem like they wanted show him because of his size . Just like C& C Music factory

[@flashtheoriginal]

The best thing Heatwave did. This is SUPERB. Great chops

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thanks!

[@jackharper5207]

Great cover

[@leemontoya8028]

I am totally a R&B person, This Dude on the Drums is TOTAL BAD ASS!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!

[@wesleyducker4321]

I'm 44 years old and the first song I ever danced to was Boogie Nights by HeatWave. But on another level...I never thought in a million years that somebody would actually do Groove Line this precise. Your drum skills are amazing.

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thank you, Wesley! Been playing this song on drums since it came out.

[@Tranquility32]

zerodefectmachine Ummm... that seems impossible! You look MUCH younger than this song. ✨

[@MrMonday1963]

You will all way be my favorite drummer and you still got it HeatWave is a number 1 group for life 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 glad you are apart of them .🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bone_thuggz6969]

Drummer KILLED this cover !!

[@buzx1313]

heatwave probably the most underrated band of the 70s

[@zerodefectmachine]

Without doubt.

[@09Soldout]

Dude. You KILLED this! 🔥🔥🔥💯💯❗️❗️❗️ I didn’t see you miss A beat!! It was such a joy to watch you slaughter this classic! 🎉 I do hope that you are exercising your gift somewhere so others can have the pleasure of hearing you play live. 🙂

[@dgordon130]

My favourite version! This esteemed man is wearing flip flops and doing this. I'm not a drummer but this whole thing is insane. And a fantastic song honoured, huge.

[@zerodefectmachine]

We live in flip flops in Florida. Thank you for watching!

[@rivkajazz]

I'm in Buffalo NY....buried deep in snow. Thankful I have heat, light, staples. Listening to this for the umpteenth time. It always makes me 😃.

[@menkabyrd289]

I'm in Detroit so I know how you coming from.

[@carlosrosario9485]

Nothing short of awsome!

[@karenwilliams854]

these guys are awesome...…. we had the best music in the 80's!!!!!!

[@ernestosuarez2316]

70s

[@kurtmanasco67]

LOVE this song the Drummer is Awesome

[@owensweetland342]

I can't imagine the discipline that goes into drumming.

[@jcsk8]

Musical instruments are hard. You really have top put time and dedication on i for years along.

[@karenkelly7415]

So Great too listen every Day

[@TheRealLadyAlex]

Me too!!

[@AdelaMcDonald]

I can’t stop watching this guy play drums!!!! Makes me wanna learn this!!!!! So damn AMAZING!!!! 7:35

[@Briv144]

I just don't get tired watching him. I think I'm in love with this guy. ❤️

[@Briv144]

AWESOME!

[@nickwebberdjceeskee]

Shout out to this drummer who nailed it period!!!!🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@rickhayes]

I CAN NOT stop watching this video!! He is SPOT ON and drumming is right in the pocket!! Fantastic.....nuff said!!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thanks, Rick!

[@kooleze]

Old School 1970's

[@ghostdog3300]

Same here! I really enjoy watching him play. Great job!

[@arthurfenner6337]

He played the shit out ta those drums. I'm going to buy a drum set on gp!!!!

[@arthurfenner6337]

Dsmn he good!!!

[@sergebaron9086]

The drummer got my vote .!!!!!!!!!!

[@zerodefectmachine]

I VOTED!

[@zaindershabazz5583]

This brotha has skills

[@grigorirasputin5020]

That this drummer is great is without question! That said, HeatWave was one hell of a group in 1978! I enjoyed their music on WAGL many times that year!

[@DanielTorres-rw2rz]

If this doesn't get you groovin you have no soul

[@zerodefectmachine]

I agree!

[@judysmith1820]

You are better each time I listen and I am doing a lot don't ever stop playing

[@kingdariusckajagthedripper1119]

I concur

[@thomasowen1746]

The drum roll at 2:17 is off the F'N chain,, right on dude 👊

[@zerodefectmachine]

That one took some practice to not hit any hoops going around.

[@KEVLY]

This dude BLOWS MY MIND.

[@Ms_Laurie62]

He is jammin on the drums and not slacking on them cymbals either

[@neegaetagaeta3868]

At a loss for words😊

[@neegaetagaeta3868]

I think Rush needs a new drummer.

[@kerryvenable5047]

Yep

[@kerryvenable5047]

Wh0doyouwant

[@kerryvenable5047]

Telmeyourelply

[@SeeingEyeMultimedia]

You and me both! 😅 this guy's 🔥

[@colonelangus3157]

I am still watching this for the ??? 50k time. This makes me smile during this horrific virus! THANK YOU! you kick a$s!!!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thanks Paul!

[@colonelangus3157]

@@zerodefectmachine NO. THANK YOU.. FROM BOSTON MASS. ! AND YOU TOLD ME ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTER PLAYING?? AN INSTRUMENT. SO COPL. sorry about the caps If you want go to face book and look up Paul. G Flynn. You will see my irish/Korean children that ROCK! God Bless u. B SAFE. This virus is so scary!

[@coronaviruscowboy8191]

The Coronavirus cowboy agrees

[@boldenmichael4]

2024 had to come back, excellent job sir!

[@wolfpackreceiving500]

My favorite song. A new respect for the song the group. Much respect and love for this.

[@knightyknight5399]

Ok the gloves are on, he means business . 👍🏾

[@JackMalone67]

But the flip flops say “vacation”!

[@jessehudson2588]

U GO BOY!!!!💙❤💙❤💙

[@zerodefectmachine]

Cheers!

[@itchingbitch]

I never really appreciated "the drums" until I heard an entire set played. WOW! JUST W O W!!!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Yeah, there's quite a bit going on with the percussive sounds.

[@damitawatson9201]

Beast mode for sure❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christabel4921]

Thx you for sharing this ! great time and great memories ! when music was real and sounds were amazing !

[@boldenmichael4]

2024.....epic drum cover!

[@delvinkeene7994]

I watched this so many times

[@dianasteele2709]

Me too!!

[@chaiowinn2071]

Man you killed that song

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thanks! I love playing it.