My daughter got her first vinyl LP recently so it was cause to break out the old turntable and spin some records. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) by Simon and Garfunkel has long been a favorite for bringing an upbeat mood to any occasion. It’s underlying message of slowing down and enjoying life more is delivered in its first line.
"Slow down, you move too fast.
You got to make the mornin' last.
Just kickin' down the cobblestones,
Lookin' for fun and feelin' groovy.
Ba da da da da da da, feelin' groovy.
Hello, lamppost, whatcha knowin'?
I come to watch your flowers growin'.
Ain'tcha got no rhymes for me?
Doo it doo doo, feelin' groovy.
Ba da da da da da da, feelin' groovy.
I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep.
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep.
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me.
Life, I love you, all is groovy!
Ba da da da da da da ba bap a dee..."
-Simon & Garfunkel
The song was used in an episode of The Simpsons, [Season 6, Episode 25] called "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)". Mr. Burns alludes to the song, saying, "Hello lamppost, whatcha knowin'? I've come to watch your power flowin'”