On this day, February 7, 1981, Celebration by Kool & the Gang became the number one song in America. This feel-good anthem dominated the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top spot from February 7 to February 20. The song also reached number one in Canada and New Zealand, solidifying its status as a worldwide party classic.
Celebration was released as the lead single from their 1980 album Celebrate! and became the group's biggest hit. The song’s infectious groove, uplifting lyrics, and joyful energy made it a staple at weddings, parties, and sporting events for decades. Inspired by the idea of universal happiness, the track remains one of the most recognizable feel good songs in music history.
Fun fact: Celebration was the first and only Kool & the Gang song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, though the group had several other top-ten hits throughout the 1980s.
Trivia question: What major international sporting event used Celebration as part of its victory ceremonies in the 1980s?
Celebration was released as the lead single from their 1980 album Celebrate! and became the group's biggest hit. The song’s infectious groove, uplifting lyrics, and joyful energy made it a staple at weddings, parties, and sporting events for decades. Inspired by the idea of universal happiness, the track remains one of the most recognizable feel good songs in music history.
Fun fact: Celebration was the first and only Kool & the Gang song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, though the group had several other top-ten hits throughout the 1980s.
Trivia question: What major international sporting event used Celebration as part of its victory ceremonies in the 1980s?
