"Empty Words" - The Groop (1966)

The Groop originated as The Wesley Three, a folk trio formed by schoolfriends from Melbourne's exclusive Wesley College, Peter McKeddie, Max Ross and Richard Wright. They signed with CBS Australia label in 1964 and released a single, an EP and an album.

The Wesley Three evolved into The Groop in 1965 with the addition of English-born guitarist Peter Bruce and
a third single, "I'm Satisfied", provided them with their first hit.
"Empty Words" was the first single that failed to chart and let to a split and rebirth. A second incarnation of this band included Ronnie Charles and Brian Cadd and saw greater success in the later '60s

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[Anubis091]

I totally got taught art by the drummer!

[glenlyons98]

Yes you did because he's a teacher at Trinity Grammar (that much I know).

[shadyalan1]

I still have The Groop's first vinyl L.P. in my collection !!!

[hikwanc]

they are totally 20 pounds! and good song.

[Khultan]

@libraryquiet  I agree.

[yaniska100]

The Groop..??

I'd never heard of them before!

[joshonn78]

empty words like Mullumbimby? .... ha ha ha

[Rimbaudesque]

@libraryquiet

I'd say its more 'I Don't Believe You (She Acts Like We Never Have Met' from the same album but yea its still good song but suspiciously similar melody.

[Jamesderman]

these guys went to my school :)

[libraryquiet]

The verse's melody sounds a lot like Bob Dylan's song on the album, " Another Side of Bob Dylan" The name of the song is, " She Belongs to Me."

[bellos49]

Peter sells real estate in Melbourne.

[MikeBlitzMag]

For those who apparently had "Mister Wright" as a teacher, you learned from one of the best, whether or not you realize it. The Groop was a very innovative band that produced a number of rock classics.