Kool & the Gang - Emergency

This album marked the end of Kool & the Gang's 15-year association with De-Lite Records. Impressively, the group charted each of those 15 years, including ten number one singles. Emergency continued that tradition, and was responsible for two of those number one singles. The first release, "Misled," with its crackin' bassline, led the charge; it peaked at number three on the Billboard r&b charts. "Fresh," an invigorating dance single with melodic verses and accented chorus chants, followed and surpassed "Misled," claiming the top spot. Mostly known for their funk and dance songs, the nine-piece band hit on a more tranquil note with "Cherish." With its adult contemporary appeal, the tender-flowing single eased its way to the top of the charts. All three of the aforementioned singles were also Billboard pop Top Ten singles. The final chapter in the group's De-Lite Records catalog came with the release of the title track, "Emergency," a rock-flavored single that crested at number seven on the Billboard r&b charts. ~ Craig Lytle, All Music Guide

Name Credits Brian Hagiwara Cover Photo, Photography Charles Edward Smith Guitar Charles Smith Guitar, Guitar Clifford Adams Vocals (Background), Trombone Curtis "Fitz" Williams Keyboards, Synthesizer Dennis "D.T." Thomas Sax (Alto) Gabe Vigorito Mixing, Coordination George "Funky" Brown Drums James "J.T." Taylor Vocals (Background), Vocals, Collaboration Jim Bonnefond Engineer, Producer, Mixing Jimmy Maelen Percussion Joe Roth Assistant Engineer, Engineer John Rollo Remixing Jose Luis Rodríguez Mastering Jose Rodriguez Mastering Kendal Stubbs Engineer, Vocals (Background), Mixing, Guitar (Bass) Kool & the Gang Producer Michael Ray Trumpet Murry Whiteman Art Direction Rick Iantosca Guitar Robert "Kool" Bell Bass, Vocals, Guitar (Bass) Robert "Spike" Mickens Trumpet Ronald Bell Vocals (Background), Mixing, Sax (Tenor), Producer, Synthesizer Starleana Young Vocals (Background)