
Peak
17
Weeks
20
Score
2,731
Chart Year
1994
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"Groove Thang" is a song by American R&B group Zhané from their debut album, Pronounced Jah-Nay (1994). Released in January 1994, by Motown, it was produced by and features a rap verse from Naughty by Nature. Written by group member Renée A. Neufville, the song is based on a sample of "Haven't You Heard" as performed by Patrice Rushen. It peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100. A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by Markus Blunder.
Well, its a groove thang, it's gotta funky swing Well, it's a groove thang, a groove thang Come on We're moving on, keeping strong Don't you let them steer you wrong It's a groove thang We're gonna give you what you want Just as long as you're around It's a groove thang We're moving on, keeping strong Don't you let them steer you wrong It's a groove thang We're gonna give you what you want Just as long as you're around It's a groove thang Oh yeah, ah People, there's really nothing to it Let your mind rest, my friend, and do it Remember, it ain't over 'til it's really over A groove thang, groove thang Relax your mind, listen to the rhythm It's got you flowing but it's in precision Music is life and we are living Groove thang, groove thang, groove thang We're moving on, keeping strong Don't you let them steer you wrong It's a groove thang We're gonna give you what you want Just as long as you're around It's a groove thang Oh yeah Oh yeah It's gonna make you touch the sky Your body's moving left to right You're grooving to the morning light It's a groove thang Oh yeah It takes some time to realize Your body's moving left to right The feeling's, oh, so dynamite It's a groove thang So whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do Keep your body move, moving So whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do Keep your body move, moving Party, people, it's a silky fun and groove a thang Party, people, it's a silky fun and groove a thang Oh yeah We're moving on, keeping strong Don't you let them steer you wrong It's a groove thang We're gonna give you what you want Just as long as you're around It's a groove thang We're moving on, keeping strong Don't you let them steer you wrong It's a groove thang We're gonna give you what you want Just as long as you're around It's a groove thang, yeah
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 15, 1994 | 71 | 55 |
| 2 | Jan 22, 1994 | 56 | 70 |
| 3 | Jan 29, 1994 | 36 | 90 |
| 4 | Feb 5, 1994 | 36 | 90 |
| 5 | Feb 12, 1994 | 35 | 91 |
| 6 | Feb 19, 1994 | 25 | 101 |
| 7 | Feb 26, 1994 | 30 | 96 |
| 8 | Mar 5, 1994 | 18 | 108 |
| 9 | Mar 12, 1994 | 18 | 108 |
| 10 | Mar 19, 1994 | 18 | 108 |
| 11 | Mar 26, 1994 | 17 | 109 |
| 12 | Apr 2, 1994 | 19 | 107 |
| 13 | Apr 9, 1994 | 23 | 103 |
| 14 | Apr 16, 1994 | 23 | 103 |
| 15 | Apr 23, 1994 | 26 | 100 |
| 16 | Apr 30, 1994 | 28 | 98 |
| 17 | May 7, 1994 | 43 | 83 |
| 18 | May 14, 1994 | 53 | 73 |
| 19 | May 21, 1994 | 64 | 62 |
| 20 | May 28, 1994 | 74 | 52 |