The Great Groove Robbery of 1983

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:54:32 +0000

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Digging into the incredible career of bassist/singer/songwriter Keni Burke and the legacy of his signature song: "Risin' to the Top" (1982). What makes this groove so special? And did Rick James really STEAL this groove to create "All Night Long" for the Mary Jane Girls?!

I'll break down BOTH grooves to show you how close they come and explain exactly what went down in 1982 between these two iconic musicians! Don't miss this one!

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