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  1. 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...
  2. Pete

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

    On this day, November 15, 1984, Kool & the Gang dropped their 16th album, Emergency. Reaching #13 on the Billboard charts and climbing to #3 in the R&B category, the album featured hits like “Fresh” and became a dance floor favorite with its infectious grooves and upbeat energy. Emergency...
  3. Pete

    Release Today: Kool & the Gang Release Celebrate! - September 29, 1980

    On this day, September 29, 1980, Kool & the Gang released their 12th studio album, Celebrate! The album reached #10 on the Billboard charts and hit #1 on the R&B charts. It features the iconic hit “Celebration,” which became a timeless anthem for parties and special occasions worldwide...
  4. Pete

    On This Day: Kool & the Gang Releases Something Special - September 24, 1982

    On this day, September 24, 1982, Kool & the Gang released their 13th studio album, Something Special! The album reached #12 on the Billboard 200 charts and topped the R&B charts at #1. Featuring iconic hits like “Get Down on It” and “Take My Heart,” the album showcased Kool & the Gang’s...
  5. Pete

    Released Today September 7, 1982: Kool & The Gang’s 14th Album As One

    On this day September 7, 1982, Kool & The Gang dropped their 14th studio album As One, continuing their streak of blending funk, R&B, and pop into infectious grooves. The album reached #29 on the Billboard charts, featuring hits like Big Fun and Let’s Go Dancin’ (Ooh La, La, La). As One...
  6. 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...
  7. 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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