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  1. On This Day September 29, 1980 – Celebrate! by Kool & the Gang Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1980 – Celebrate! by Kool & the Gang Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1980 Celebrate! by Kool & the Gang was released. The group’s twelfth studio album became one of their biggest commercial successes, blending funk, R&B, and pop into a joyful and danceable collection that perfectly captured the energy of the early 80s. The album...
  2. On This Day September 24, 1982 – Kool & the Gang Released Something Special

    On This Day September 24, 1982 – Kool & the Gang Released Something Special

    On this day September 24, 1982 Kool & the Gang released their thirteenth studio album, Something Special. Coming at the height of their popularity, the album continued their streak of funk infused pop and R&B that dominated radio and dance floors in the early 80s. The record included standout...
  3. On This Day September 7 1982 – As One by Kool and The Gang Fourteenth Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1982 – As One by Kool and The Gang Fourteenth Album Released

    On this day September 7 1982, Kool and The Gang released their fourteenth studio album As One. Coming off the success of their earlier work in the late 70s and early 80s, the group continued to refine their blend of funk, soul, and pop with this release, offering a polished sound that reflected...
  4. On This Day August 25 1982 – What Time Is It? by The Time Was Released

    On This Day August 25 1982 – What Time Is It? by The Time Was Released

    On this day August 25 1982, What Time Is It? by The Time was released. As their second studio album, it solidified the group’s signature blend of funk, R and B, and Minneapolis sound that had been cultivated under the mentorship and production of Prince. Led by charismatic frontman Morris Day...
  5. On This Day: July 9, 1984 – The Time Released Their Third Album Ice Cream Castle

    On This Day: July 9, 1984 – The Time Released Their Third Album Ice Cream Castle

    On this day July 9, 1984, The Time released their third studio album Ice Cream Castle, delivering a funky and energetic follow up that helped define their signature sound. Produced with heavy involvement from Prince under the pseudonym Jamie Starr, the album blended Minneapolis funk, new wave...
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    What Time Is It? (1982)

    Title: What Time Is It? Artist: The Time Genre: Funk Released: 1982 Tracks: 1 - Wild and Loose - 2 - 777-9311 - 3 - Onedayi'mgonnabesomebody - 4 - The Walk - 5 - Gigolos Get Lonely Too - 6 - I Don't Wanna Leave You - Overview: What Time Is It? is a 1982 album by The Time...
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    In the Pocket (1981)

    Title: In the Pocket Artist: Commodores Genre: Funk Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - Lady - 2 - Saturday Night - 3 - Keep on Taking Me Higher - 4 - Oh No - 5 - Why You Wanna Try Me - 6 - This Love - 7 - Been Loving You - 8 - Lucy - Overview: In 1980 and 1981, many people in...
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    Heroes (1980)

    Title: Heroes Artist: Commodores Genre: Funk Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Got to Be Together - 5:46 2 - Celebrate - 5:07 3 - Old Fashion Love - 4:57 4 - Heroes - 5:25 5 - All the Way Down - 3:41 6 - Sorry to Say - 4:05 7 - Wake Up Children - 4:34 8 - Mighty Spirit - 4:05 9 - Jesus...
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    The Family (1985)

    Title: The Family Artist: The Family Genre: Funk Released: 1985 Tracks: 1 - High Fashion - 5:07 2 - Mutiny - 4:00 3 - The Screams of Passion - 5:26 4 - Yes (instrumental) - 4:28 5 - River Run Dry - 3:29 6 - Nothing Compares 2 U - 4:33 7 - Susannah's Pajamas (instrumental) - 3:56 8...
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