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Long before “cool,” there was “groovy.” Although both words describe a person as being hip, in vogue, likeable, marvelous or even great, the latter gained deeper meaning in Simon and Garfunkel’s 1970s hit, The 59th Street Bridge Song. Since then, the word groovy has become a state of emotion, the feeling of immeasurable happiness — of being lighthearted, carefree and energetic.

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                    [Title] => Feeling groovy
                    [Summary] => 

Long before “cool,” there was “groovy.” Although both words describe a person as being hip, in vogue, likeable, marvelous or even great, the latter gained deeper meaning in Simon and Garfunkel’s 1970s hit, The 59th Street Bridge Song. Since then, the word groovy has become a state of emotion, the feeling of immeasurable happiness — of being lighthearted, carefree and energetic.

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