Kool & the Gang - Celebration: The Best of Kool & the Gang (1979-87)

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Album Details

Title: Celebration: The Best of Kool & the Gang (1979-87)
Artist: Kool & the Gang
Release Date: 1994
Re-Released On: 6/7/1994
Label: Mercury
Duration: 76:59
Album Type(s): Greatest Hits
UPCs: 731452245823, 743215094425
Genre: Rhythm & Blues
Styles: Soul, Funk, Disco, Urban, Contemporary Pop/Rock
Moods: Earthy, Freewheeling, Playful, Boisterous, Carefree, Confident, Lively, Party/Celebratory, Cheerful, Exuberant, Joyous, Rousing, Warm, Amiable/Good-Natured, Bright, Energetic, Fun, Happy, Sensual, Sparkling
Total Copies: 1
Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

Track Listings

Celebration
Get Down on It
Fresh
Too Hot
Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh, la, la, La)
Misled
Cherish [12" mix]
Ladies Night
Steppin' Out
Joanna
In the Heart
Take It to the Top
Tonight [12" mix]
No Show
Straight Ahead
Stone Love

Additional Releases

Year	Type	Label	Catalog #
1994	CD	Mercury	522458

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Album Review

This collection showcases the second and more successful phase of the career of Kool & the Gang. The tracks on this release date from 1979 through 1987. Coincidentally, lead singer James "JT" Taylor joined the group in 1979 and had a hand in writing most of the 17 tracks on this collection. Even though early hits such as "Jungle Boogie" and "Hollywood Swinging" are not included, Celebration is an excellent album filled with recordings that are indeed greatest hits. ~ Tim Griggs, All Music Guide

Credits

Name	Credits
Adam Epolito	Keyboards
Brendan Harkin	Guitar
Charles Edward Smith	Guitar
Chris Alberts	Trumpet
Clifford Adams	Vocals (Background), Trombone
Curtis "Fitz" Williams	Synthesizer, Keyboards
Dennis "D.T." Thomas	Vocals (Background), Sax (Alto), Handclapping
Deodato	Keyboards
George "Funky" Brown	Drums, Vocals (Background)
James "J.T." Taylor	Vocals
Jimmy Maelen	Percussion
Jon Faddis	Trumpet
Larry Gittens	Vocals, Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Michael Ray	Vocals (Background), Trumpet
Rick Iantosca	Keyboards, Percussion, Arranger, Guitar
Robert "Spike" Mickens	Trumpet
Steve Greenfield	Flute, Sax (Alto)
Will Lee	Bass