“A Groovy Kind of Love” is a song performed by Phil Collins, released in August 1988 with “Big Noise” on the B-side. This track is notable for being a cover of a song originally written by Toni Wine and Carole Bayer Sager in 1965, which was first recorded by American singing duo Diane & Annita, and made popular by the British band The Mindbenders in 1966.
Phil Collins’ version of “A Groovy Kind of Love” was recorded for the soundtrack of the film “Buster,” in which Collins also starred. The film is a dramatization of the Great Train Robbery of 1963, and Collins played the role of one of the robbers, Buster Edwards. The soundtrack features several songs by Collins, with “A Groovy Kind of Love” being one of the standout tracks.
Collins’ rendition of “A Groovy Kind of Love” is a soft rock ballad, characterized by its gentle, romantic tone and lush orchestration. Unlike the upbeat original by The Mindbenders, Collins’ version is slower and more emotionally introspective, highlighting his smooth vocals and the song’s heartfelt lyrics.
Phil Collins’ version of “A Groovy Kind of Love” was a major commercial success. It topped the charts in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. In the U.S., it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Collins’ fifth number-one hit as a solo artist in America. In the UK, it also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. The song earned Collins a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male in 1989.