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  1. On This Day November 15 1984 – Kool & the Gang Released Emergency

    On This Day November 15 1984 – Kool & the Gang Released Emergency

    On this day November 15 1984, Kool & the Gang released Emergency, one of their most successful and energetic albums of the decade. Blending funk, pop, and R&B with a sleek 80s sound, the record brought the group massive commercial success and became a highlight of their long and celebrated...
  2. 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...
  3. Celebration by Kool & the Gang Became the Number One Song in America in 1981

    Celebration by Kool & the Gang Became the Number One Song in America in 1981

    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...
  4. Pete

    Celebrate! (1980)

    Title: Celebrate! Artist: Kool & The Gang Genre: Funk Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Celebration - 5:00 2 - Jones vs. Jones - 4:16 3 - Take It to the top - 4:18 4 - Morning Star - 3:53 5 - Love Festival - 5:13 6 - Just Friends - 4:23 7 - Night People - 3:49 8 - Love Affair - 4:20...
  5. Pete

    Something Special (1981)

    Title: Something Special Artist: Kool & The Gang Genre: Funk Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - Steppin' Out - 4:45 2 - Good Time Tonight - 5:01 3 - Take My Heart - 4:04 4 - Be My Lady - 4:13 5 - Get Down on It - 4:52 6 - Pass It On - 4:32 7 - Stand Up and Sing - 4:30 8 - No Show - 4:16...
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