Friday, May 15, 2026

Hamilton Bohannon - Summertime Groove

Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of Bohannon’s 9th Studio Anniversary “Summertime Groove” Originally Released on May 15, 1978.

“Summertime Groove” is the ninth studio album by drummer/percussionist Hamilton Bohannon  released in 1978 on Mercury Records.

 

The album reached #14 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart, and at #58 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes charts.

 

The song "Let's Start The Dance" was released as a single from the album, it peaked at #9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and at #101 just beneath the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

 

The album’s title track "Summertime Groove" was another popular song from the album.

 

The album has been re-released several times, including a Japanese CD reissue on June 22, 2022, according to Discogs.

 

Tracklisting:

 

1. Let's Start The Dance

2. Listen To The Children Play

3. Me And The Gang

4. Let's Start The Dance (Finals)

5. I Wonder Why

6. Summertime Groove

7. The Street Dance

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology .©

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