Don't Disturb This Groove (song) facts for kids

Don't Disturb This Groove is a famous song by the American music group, The System. It was released in 1987. This song is from their album which has the same name. It became a big hit for the duo.

About the Song

"Don't Disturb This Groove" is a mix of different music styles. It combines R&B (Rhythm and Blues) with synthpop. R&B music often features strong vocals and a smooth beat. Synthpop uses electronic sounds from synthesizers.

Who Created This Song?

The song was written by the two members of The System. These talented musicians are David Frank and Mic Murphy. They also produced the song themselves. This means they oversaw how the song was recorded and put together.

When Was It Released?

"Don't Disturb This Groove" was the very first song released from its album. It came out as a single in 1987. A single is usually one or two songs released on their own. This helps people discover new music from an album.

How Well Did "Don't Disturb This Groove" Do?

This song was very popular when it came out. It quickly climbed up the music charts. Music charts show which songs are being listened to the most.

Topping the R&B Charts

In May 1987, the song reached number one on a special chart. This was the Billboard R&B Singles chart. It stayed at the very top for one whole week. This was a big achievement for The System.

A Pop Chart Success

Later that summer, the song also became a hit on the main pop chart. This chart is called the Hot 100. In July, "Don't Disturb This Groove" reached number four on this chart. This showed that many different kinds of music fans loved the song. It even became known as the number one song of the summer of 1987.