The band's first taste of mainstream success came with the release of their fourth album Wild and Peaceful (1973), which contained the US top-ten singles "Jungle Boogie" and "Hollywood Swinging". Kool & the Gang subsequently entered a period of decline before they reached a second commercial peak between 1979 and 1986 following their partnership with Brazilian musician and producer Eumir Deodato and the addition of singer James "J.T." Taylor to the lineup. Their most successful albums of this period include Ladies' Night (1979), Celebrate! (1980), and Emergency (1984), their highest selling album with two million copies sold in the US. Their hit singles during this period included "Ladies' Night", the US No. 1 "Celebration", "Get Down on It", "Joanna", "Misled", and "Cherish". The band continues to perform worldwide, including as support for Van Halen in 2012 and their fiftieth-anniversary tour in 2014.
Kool & the Gang have won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and, in 2006, a Music Business Association Chairman's Award for artistic achievement. As well the band has been inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame and been bestowed with a MOBO Award for Outstanding Achievement, the Soul Train Legend Award, the Marian Anderson Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2007, the band was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. During 2018, the Bells, Brown, and Taylor were also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and received their first-time nomination into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. Their discography includes 23 studio albums and almost 70 singles. They have sold 7.5 million and 4.5 million RIAA-certified albums and singles, respectively, in the United States. Worldwide, they have sold 70 million albums.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kool_&_the_Gang
Discography
Kool and the Gang (1969)
Music Is the Message (1972)
Good Times (1972)
Wild and Peaceful (1973)
Light of Worlds (1974)
Spirit of the Boogie (1975)
Love & Understanding (1976)
Open Sesame (1976)
The Force (1977)
Everybody's Dancin' (1978)
Ladies' Night (1979)
Celebrate! (1980)
Something Special (1981)
As One (1982)
In the Heart (1983)
Emergency (1984)
Forever (1986)
Sweat (1989)
Unite (1992)
State of Affairs (1996)
Gangland (2001)
The Hits: Reloaded (2004)
Still Kool (2007)
Kool for the Holidays (2013)
Perfect Union (2021)
People Just Wanna Have Fun (2023)
Big Fun
Kool & The Gang Lyrics
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Have some fun (woo, hoo)
Have some fun (whoa, ho, ha, ha)
Have some fun
Burn it up
Let's burn it up
Burn up the night
(Ow)
(Big fun) Burn it up
(Alright) Burn it up
Let's burn up the night, baby
Let's do it together, yeah
Let's burn up the night
Let's have big fun, burn it up
The word is out
It's all over town
Your work is done
Time for some fun
Let's get it on
The feeling is right
Come on, baby
Let's do it tonight, I say
Let's burn up the night, baby
Let's do it together (we can do it together)
Let's burn up the night
Let's have big fun (big fun), burn it up
The time is right
And we just begun
Light up the night
And tell everyone
Where there's a will
There's a way
Those are the words
I heard the people say and they said
Have some fun (oh, yeah)
Have some fun (whoa, ho, ha, ha)
Have some fun (hoo)
Have some fun
Have some fun (oh, yeah)
Have some fun (whoa, ho, ha, ha)
Have some fun (hoo, yeah)
Have some fun
(Let's have some fun, baby) Let's have big fun tonight
(Big fun tonight) Let's have big fun (oh)
Let's burn up the night, baby
Let's do it together (we're gonna, we're gonna do it together)
Let's burn up the night (Yeah)
Let's have big fun (big fun), burn it up (yeow)
Let's burn up the night, baby
Let's do it together (we can do it together)
Let's burn up the night (yeah)
Let's have big fun (big fun), burn it up, burn it up
Burn it up
Let's burn it up (fun)
Burn up the night
Big fun
Burn it up
Let's burn it up (fun)
Burn up the night
Big fun (what you gonna do)
Have some fun (alright)
Have some fun (whoa, ho, ha, ha)
Have some fun
Have some fun (big fun)
Burn it up
Let's burn it up
Burn up the night
Big fun, burn it up
Let's burn up the night, baby
Let's do it together (we're gonna do it together)
Let's burn up the night
Let's have big fun (big fun), burn it up, burn it up
Let's burn up the night, baby
Let's do it together (we're gonna, we're gonna do it together)
Let's burn up the night
Let's have big fun (big fun), burn it up, burn it up
Let's burn up the night, baby (yeah)
Let's do it together (and we can do it together)
Let's burn up the night (baby)
Let's have big fun (big fun), burn it up, burn it up
Let's burn up the night, baby
Let's do it together
Let's burn up the night
Let's have big fun (big fun), burn it up, burn it up
Let's burn up the night, baby
Let's do it together (big fun)
Let's burn up the night
Let's have big fun (big fun), burn it up, burn it up
Let's burn up the night, baby
Let's do it together
"Big Fun" by Kool & The Gang is a song about leaving work aside and having some fun. The lyrics encourage the listeners to let loose and enjoy their time with loved ones in a party atmosphere. This song is known for its upbeat tempo, catchy lyrics, and unique instrumentation. The opening line, "have some fun," serves as a call to action for the listener to join in on the fun.
The chorus of the song, "let's burn it up, burn up the night, big fun," is an invitation to the listeners to let their hair down and have fun together. The lyrics emphasize that the time is right to take a break from the daily grind and enjoy life. The song encourages people to seize the opportunities presented to them and indulge in the moment.
In summary, "Big Fun" by Kool & The Gang is an upbeat song that encourages people to let go of their responsibilities, forget about their worries, and enjoy life. The lyrics urge people to live in the moment and celebrate life with those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Have some fun
Let's enjoy ourselves
Have some fun (woo, hoo)
Let's have some fun with enthusiasm
Have some fun (whoa, ho, ha, ha)
Let's have some fun with laughter
Have some fun
Let's have some fun
Burn it up
Let's make things hot and exciting
Let's burn it up
Let's heat things up
Burn up the night
Let's make the night sizzle
Big fun
Let's have a great time
(Ow)
Expression of excitement
(Big fun) Burn it up
Let's have a great time and make things hot
(Alright) Burn it up
Let's make things hot and exciting, alright?
Let's burn up the night, baby
Let's make the night hot and exciting together
Let's do it together, yeah
Let's have fun together
Let's burn up the night
Let's make the night exciting
Let's have big fun, burn it up
Let's have a great time and make things hot
The word is out
Everybody knows
It's all over town
Everyone is talking about it
Your work is done
You can relax now
Time for some fun
It's time to enjoy ourselves
Let's get it on
Let's get started
The feeling is right
It's the perfect moment
Come on, baby
Let's go
Let's do it tonight, I say
Let's enjoy ourselves tonight
The time is right
It's the perfect moment
And we just begun
We've only just started
Light up the night
Let's make the night bright
And tell everyone
Let's share our happiness with others
Where there's a will
If you're determined
There's a way
You can accomplish anything
Those are the words
That's what people say
I heard the people say and they said
People say
Let's have big fun tonight
Let's enjoy ourselves a lot tonight
(Big fun tonight) Let's have big fun (oh)
Let's have a great time
Let's burn up the night
Let's make the night exciting
Let's do it together (we can do it together)
Let's have fun together
Let's have big fun (big fun), burn it up
Let's have a great time and make things hot
Let's burn up the night (Yeah)
Let's make the night sizzle
Let's burn up the night
Let's make the night exciting
Let's have big fun (big fun), burn it up, burn it up
Let's have a great time and make things hot
Let's do it together
Let's have fun together
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Eumir Deodato, Ronald Bell, Curley Williams, Clifford Alanza Adams, Michael Arthur Ray, Claydes Smith, Robert Mickens, George Brown, James Taylor, Robert Bell
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@virtuosowins
That time when USA and afro American musicians were producing gold after gold.
@jamesjohnson8422
And then some
@edoardozampetti4601
.......when the afroamerican musicians was gods..
@dougkeklak2009
JT is one of the most underrated vocalists in R&B history.
@JoaoSilva22222
To me, the best voice.
@lanisegiles3479
i looooooooove me some JT Taylor!! He is Kool and the Gang in my opinion!!
@freddyvidz
Amen to this
@Brawlerd
True
@mellow78fan
Underrated in ALL MUSIC history
@ddrebrne3336
A classic jam by one of THE BEST bands of all time!