It was a hit for the ensemble in the United States, but in the UK where it was first imported, then released as "Just a Groove (Remix)" was where it had its best success.
[6][7] "Just a Groove" backed with "We've Got to Make It" was released in the United States in 12" format on Sam Records S-12335 in 1980.
He said that the female vocals were similar to those of the group Skyy and with it currently appearing on the magazine's reporter lists, it could be one of those grass -roots street hits that has a sudden pick up.
Glen Adams was one of the favorites for jazz funk enthusiasts for Friday night at the Goldmine in Canvey Island.
[10] According to the 25 October issue of Cash Box, the record was added to the playlist of WILD in Boston.
[12] It was on the Record World Discotheque Hit Parade chart, Electric Circus list for the week of 7 November.
[15][16] In the period of 30 October - 12 November, "Just a Groove" debuted on the Smash Hits Disco Top 40 chart at no.
[18] According to James Hamilton in his Odds 'n' Bods section (Record Mirror 18 October, 1980) "Just a Groove" was to be issued on the Excaliber label with a nicely flowing remix flip.
[23] Also the same week, James Hamilton of Record Mirror gave a review that wasn't that complementary.
He also made a remark that it was set to a Chic beat with 117bpm and the original on the flip side was 116bpm.
[30][31] The week of 22 November marked the first appearance of the remix version on the Excaliber label in the Record Mirror UK Disco chart.