A Groovy Situation

• Artist: Reuben Wilson
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• Release Date: September 25, 1970
• Total Time: 36:55
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Much like its predecessor, Blue Mode, A Groovy Situation finds organist Reuben Wilson turning in a funky collection of R&B and pop covers. Supported by guitarist Eddie Diehl, alto saxophonist Earl Turbinton, and drummer Harold White, Wilson runs through familiar soul hits like ("If You Let Me Make Love to You) Then Why Can't I Touch You," "A Groovy Situation," and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours," plus the Turtles hit "Happy Together." With songs like this, there's no question that Wilson is going for a wide audience, and while these smooth, funky grooves will do nothing for jazz purists, it's an entertaining record, and some of the grooves are quite hot indeed. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
While the World Lies Waiting	Reuben Wilson	Reuben Wilson	(5:13)
Sweet Tooth	Reuben Wilson	Reuben Wilson	(6:55)
(If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?	Peter Link, C.C. Courtney	Reuben Wilson	(6:20)
A Groovy Situation	Russell R. Lewis, Herman Davis	Reuben Wilson	(8:47)
Happy Together	Garry Bonner, Alan Gordon	Reuben Wilson	(5:32)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours	Lee Garrett, Stevie Wonder, Syreeta Wright, Lula Mae Hardaway	Reuben Wilson	(6:20)

Credits

Earl Turbinton (Sax (Alto)), Earl Turbinton (Sax (Soprano)), Reuben Wilson (Organ), Reuben Wilson (Main Performer), Eddie Diehl (Guitar), Rudy Van Gelder (Engineer), Bill Johnson (Liner Notes), Harold White (Drums), Francis Wolff (Producer), Francis Wolff (Photography), Renee Taylor (?), Patrick Roques (Reissue Art Director), Patrick Roques (Reissue Design), Michael Myers (Liner Notes), Bruce Davidson (Photography), Pat Thomas (Reissue Producer)