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Though Kool & the Gang was a fine hardcore funk outfit in the 1970s, the group decided, by the close of that decade, to reinvent their sound for pop radio. The result--a combination of slick production, R&B vocals, and the band's already well-honed grooves--made Kool & the Gang one of the biggest-selling and most beloved pop acts of the '80s. CELEBRATION: THE BEST OF KOOL & THE GANG collects 17 of the band's singles from this era, most of which will be immediately familiar to anyone even remotely familiar with '80s pop radio.

The Gang wrote numerous high-polish dance grooves featuring a heavy backbeat, staccato horn charts, and infectious vocal choruses that seem custom-built for group sing-alongs. The international smash "Celebration" is one such song (has there been more definitive party anthem?), as is the hard-grooving "Ladies Night," and the groove imperative "Get Down on It." The Gang also scored with their mid-tempo R&B ("Joanna"), funk-tinged soul ("Fresh"), and swelling ballads in the Adult Contemporary mode ("Cherish"). These showcase the Gang's superior vocalists (check out James "J.T." Taylor's butter-smooth croon on "Too Hot," for example). Those seeking a comprehensive collection of Kool & the Gang's '80s hits need look no further than this excellent compilation.

All tracks have been digitally remastered.

Universal. 1994.

Recorded between 1979 and 1987.

Personnel: Larry Gittens (vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn); James "J.T." Taylor (vocals); Rick Iantosca (guitar, keyboards, percussion); Charles Edward Smith, Brendan Harkin (guitar); Steve Greenfield (flute, alto saxophone); Dennis "D.T." Thomas (alto saxophone, hand claps, background vocals); Michael Ray (trumpet, background vocals); Chris Alberts, Jon Faddis, Robert "Spike" Mickens (trumpet); Clifford Adams (trombone, background vocals); Curtis "Fitz" Williams (keyboards, synthesizer); Deodato, Adam Epolito (keyboards); George "Funky" Brown (drums, background vocals); Jimmy Maelen (percussion).

Recording information: Compass Point Studios; House of Music; Media Sound, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Arranger: Rick Iantosca.

Kool & The Gang includes: James "J.T." Taylor (vocals).

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Category Rock/Pop Albums, R&B CDs, Rap, Urban Soundtrack, Soul/R&B, Funk, Greatest Hits Collections
Label Mercury
Orig Year 1994
All Time Sales Rank   5410  
CD Universe Part number 1055556
Catalog number 522458
Discs 1
Release Date Jun 07, 1994
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Recording Time 76 minutes
Personnel Jon Faddis
James "J.T." Taylor - vocals
Jimmy Maelen - percussion
Deodato
Brendan Harkin - guitar
Larry Gittens - vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn
Michael Ray - trumpet, background vocals
George "Funky" Brown - drums, background vocals
Clifford Adams - trombone, background vocals
Dennis "D.T." Thomas - alto saxophone, hand claps, background vocals

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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Celebration  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Get Down on It  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Fresh  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Too Hot  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh, la, la, La)  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Misled  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Cherish - (12" mix)  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Ladies Night  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Steppin' Out  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.Joanna  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample12.In the Heart  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample13.Take It to the Top  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample14.Tonight - (12" mix)  $0.99
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Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars) 4.5 stars

5 stars Kool & the Gang Greatist Hits
Excellent CD. Love it! Love it!! Love it!!!
Submitted by javeha (Aberdeen, MD) Verified Buyer
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3 stars great old school
great old school songs for my dad and he loved it
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5 stars Must buy CD !!!
I purchased this CD because I love Kool's music. Believe me these guys can sing and they have the sweetest voices. I am so happy I bought and enjoying jamming there music.
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