Thanks to KDHX for reminding me this afternoon about Dennis Coffey's strong cover of "Groovin'," a staple hit by The Rascals on oldies stations.
I've always liked how the original version's lyrics evoke images of a relaxing day. However, in his 1968 concert version, Coffey shows how well the tune works as an instrumental. The organ and guitar carry it off in an arrangement that sounds about 75% like Booker T. and about 25% like a baseball stadium organist's interpretation.
There's nothing like a relaxed yet technically proficient rendition of a song about enjoying the passage of time.
