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)
Celebration
Kool & The Gang Lyrics
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This is your celebration
(Yahoo)
This is your celebration
Celebrate good times, come on
Let's celebrate
Celebrate good times, come on
There's a party going on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years
So bring your good times and your laughter too
We gon' celebrate your party with you, come on now
Celebration
Let's all celebrate and have a good time
Celebration
We gon' celebrate and have a good time
It's time to come together
It's up to you
What's your pleasure?
Everyone around the world, come on
(Yahoo)
It's a celebration
(Yahoo)
Celebrate good times, come on
It's a celebration
Celebrate good times, come on
Let's celebrate
There's a party going on right here
A dedication to last throughout the years
So bring your good times and your laughter too
We gon' celebrate and party with you, come on now
Celebration
Let's all celebrate and have a good time, yeah, yeah
Celebration
We gon' celebrate and have a good time
It's time to come together
It's up to you
What's your pleasure?
Everyone around the world, come on
(Yahoo)
It's a celebration
(Yahoo)
It's a celebration
Celebrate good times, come on
Let's celebrate, come on now
Celebrate good times, come on
Let's celebrate
We're gonna have a good time tonight
Let's celebrate, it's all right
We're gonna have a good time tonight
Let's celebrate, it's all right, baby
We're gonna have a good time tonight (celebration)
Let's celebrate, it's all right
We're gonna have a good time tonight (celebration)
Let's celebrate, it's all right
(Yahoo)
(Yahoo)
Celebrate good times, come on (let's celebrate)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Celebrate good times, come on
It's a celebration
Celebrate good times, come on (let's celebrate)
Come on and celebrate tonight (celebrate good times, come on)
'Cause everything's gon' be all right
Let's celebrate
Celebrate good times, come on (let's celebrate)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Celebrate good times, come on
Let's have a great time, celebrate
The song "Celebration" by Kool & the Gang is a timeless classic that encourages people worldwide to celebrate their existence, their achievements and life in general. The song's opening line, "Yahoo, this is your celebration," sets the tone for the rest of the upbeat track. It is a call to action, beckoning the listener to join in and rejoice. The lyrics talk about people coming together, regardless of their nationality or background. Everyone should have a good time, and nothing should prevent them from doing that. The song's repetitive nature adds to its appeal and makes it easy for people to sing along while they're partying. Overall, the song presents a positive message that has resonated with people of all ages and backgrounds for over four decades.
One of the notable things about "Celebration" is its universal appeal. The song has been covered by countless artists and used in numerous films and commercials. The song's popularity was so vast that it earned the band their first and only US no.1 hit, a feat that the group cherishes even to this day. The song's infectious beat and energetic lyrics made it a favorite among wedding bands and bar mitzvahs. Additionally, the song was a hit in the R&B, pop charts, and even international charts. It continues to be a favorite among people of all ages and backgrounds due to its timeless message.
Line by Line Meaning
(Yahoo) This is your celebration
This moment belongs to you and it's time to celebrate
Celebrate good times, come on. Let's celebrate
Let's enjoy the good times and celebrate together
There's a party going on right here. A celebration to last throughout the years
There's a lively gathering that will continue to be remembered and enjoyed
So bring your good times and your laughter too. We gon' celebrate your party with you, come on now
Bring your happiness and joy to add to the celebration, and we'll enjoy your event with you
Celebration. Let's all celebrate and have a good time
This is a celebration that we should all join and relish
It's time to come together. It's up to you. What's your pleasure? Everyone around the world, come on
We should unite and celebrate together, and you're welcome to experience what pleases you. Everyone from everywhere should participate
(Yahoo) It's a celebration
Once again, this is a celebration that should be enjoyed
We're gonna have a good time tonight. Let's celebrate, it's all right
Tonight, we're going to enjoy ourselves and celebrate, everything is fine
Celebrate good times, come on (let's celebrate)
Let's celebrate and enjoy ourselves
'Cause everything's gon' be all right
Don't worry, everything is going to be fine
Let's have a great time, celebrate
Let's all have a great time and celebrate
Lyrics ยฉ TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eumir Deodato, Robert Bell, Dennis Thomas, Earl Toon, Robert Mickens, James Taylor, George Brown, Claydes Smith, Ronald D. Bell
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