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This broad knowledge of well-known songs is also mirrored in his typical cover albums Reflections (1994) and Playin’ Favorites (2006). He continues this tradition with Groovin' (2016). Peter is performing on this album guitars, accordion, keyboards and programming. He is accompanied on selected tracks by Rick Braun and Don Harris (trumpet), Vincent Ingala (sax), Dave Camp (flute), Bill Harris (sax, flute ); Ozzie Melendez (trombone), Charlotte White (violin), Ricky Lawson and Eric Valentine (drums), Ramon Yslas (congas, timbales and percussion), David Dyson, Donald Patterson and Roberto Vally (bass), Selina Albright, Caesar, Amber DiLena, Kiki Ebsen, Leticia Renee Lumpkins, Susie Rose Major, David Sparkman and Stevo Theard (vocals). DC makes additional programming. Groovin' by the Young Rascals (1967) had perfectly internalized the relaxed and peaceful feeling of a Sunday morning. Peter White crystallizes these emotions in a new arrangement with his acoustic guitar in the lead and joined by Rick Braun's muted trumpet. Do I Do by Stevie Wonder, released in 1982 on his album Original Musiquarium, embodies boundless and unbridled joy of life. Peter opposes the hipness of the original with a supreme arrangement and the positive message, that this gem of the past is not forgotten. (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay, a song co-written by soul singer Otis Redding and guitarist Steve Cropper (1968), imparts a lonely, melancholic and introspective emotion of wasting time. Peter catches the melancholy of the original passionately without descending into mannerism or exaggeration of his artistry. How Long was a protest song against the Vietnam War by American singer-songwriter J. D. Souther (1971) and became popular by a cover version of The Eagles. Peter's interpretation concentrates on performance and arrangement. Both are exceptionally good and will conquer the hearts of his enthusiastic. I Can See Clearly Now is a song written and recorded by Johnny Nash (1972), also famous in a cover version of Jimmy Cliff. Peter not only perfectly transforms the theme on guitar but gives with his accordion the whole a special extra. The intro of I Heard It Through The Grapevine, originally by Marvin Gaye, is a tonal natural event. Peter celebrates the song with manifold moments of suspense. Never Knew Love Like This Before was first recorded on Stephanie Mills' second studio album Sweet Sensation (1980). Peter's flowing rendition makes it easy to enjoy.Sleepwalk by Santo & Johnny Farina (1959) is the finest, which can be summed up in a melody. Peter White goes the extra mile by contributing more of his energy, creativity and passion to make it the best, you ever heard. When Will I See You Again by the Three Degrees is one of the typical songs of the Philly Soul era. The song was written and produced in 1973 by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the dream team of that period. Peter performes the song with maximum elegance, precision and perfection. To the end he refines the song with a divine fine tuning. It is a special moment when music touches the soul. With his cover of the Beatles song Here, There And Everywhere Peter creates that wonder. The sheer beauty of Peter White's collection album Groovin' enthralls every listener leaving him in unique admiration.
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