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)
Fresh
Kool & The Gang Lyrics
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People talking 'bout the girl who's come to town
Lovely lady, pretty as can be
No one knows her name she's just a mystery
I have seen her
Maybe once or twice
One thing I can say
Ooh, she's very nice
One I really want to know
Somehow I've got to let my feeling show
(She's fresh, fresh) exciting
She's so exciting to me
(She's fresh, fresh) exciting
She's so inviting to me, yeah
I've been thinking about the way you walk
Baby (ouh) I like the way you talk
Tell you something I really can't hide
Heaven must have sent you to be by my side
Fresh and lovely (fresh)
Like a dream come true
I'll give anything to spend the night with you
What a feeling and I can't stop it baby
Miss frisky lady take me away
(She's fresh, fresh) exciting
She's so exciting to me
(She's fresh, fresh) exciting
So inviting to me, yeah
Fresh as a summer breeze
She'll take you by surprise
She means so much to me
I'll do whatever
To make her mine, baby
Oh, yeah
Ooh, la la la la la, to me, she's fresh
(She's fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's fresh, she's so fresh)
Fresh as a summer breeze
(She's so fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's fresh, she's so fresh)
She means so much to me, yeah (she's so fresh, she's so fresh)
I wanna take her her hand (she's so fresh, she's so fresh)
And pray she'll understand (she's so fresh, she's so fresh)
'Cause I love the way she walks(she's fresh, she's so fresh)
And ooh baby I love the way she talks (she's so fresh, she's so fresh)
I've got something and I hope she'll understand (she's fresh, she's so fresh)
Miss frisky lady (she's so fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's so fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's so fresh)
(She's fresh, she's so fresh)
She's so fancy and I love that lady (she's so fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's fresh, she's so fresh)
Oh how I love her so (she's so fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's so fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's so fresh)
(She's fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's so fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's so fresh)
(She's fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's so fresh, she's so fresh)
(She's so fresh)
(She's fresh, she's so fresh)
The song "Fresh" by Kool & The Gang is about a mysterious and lovely lady who has come to town. Everybody is talking about her, and the singer confesses that he's seen her once or twice but doesn't know her name. He loves the way she walks and talks and is excited about the possibility of knowing her. He tells her that she's fresh and inviting and uses phrases like "fresh as a summer breeze" to describe how he feels about her. He thinks she's a dream come true and would do anything to spend a night with her.
The song's lyrics paint a picture of a man who is completely enamored with a woman he hardly knows. He wants to get to know her, and he's not afraid to express how he feels. The use of the word "fresh" adds to the overall sense of excitement and anticipation that the singer feels. He's energized by the possibility of being with this woman and can't stop thinking about her.
In conclusion, "Fresh" is a song about attraction, desire, and the thrill of the unknown. It's a celebration of the excitement that comes with new possibilities and the hope that comes with taking a chance on someone new.
Line by Line Meaning
Conversation is going 'round
There are rumors and talks about someone.
People talking 'bout the girl who's come to town
The town is talking about a girl who came recently.
Lovely lady, pretty as can be
The girl is very beautiful and attractive.
No one knows her name she's just a mystery
Despite her presence being known, no one knows her name or background.
I have seen her
The singer has seen her before.
Maybe once or twice
The singer has seen her only a few times.
One thing I can say
The singer is certain about one thing regarding her.
Ooh, she's very nice
She seems very pleasant and likable.
She's a lady
She is a woman of class.
One I really want to know
The singer is interested in knowing her.
Somehow I've got to let my feeling show
The singer wants to express his feelings to the woman.
(She's fresh, fresh) exciting
The singer considers her to be exciting and appealing.
She's so exciting to me
The woman's presence excites the singer.
(She's fresh, fresh) exciting
The singer is emphasizing how exciting she is.
She's so inviting to me, yeah
The singer feels invited and welcomed by her.
I've been thinking about the way you walk
The singer has been admiring the way she walks.
Baby (ouh) I like the way you talk
The singer likes the way she talks.
Tell you something I really can't hide
The singer needs to reveal something important to her.
Heaven must have sent you to be by my side
The singer believes that she was sent by heaven to be with him.
Fresh and lovely (fresh)
She seems very attractive and refreshing.
Like a dream come true
She is like a dream come true for the singer.
I'll give anything to spend the night with you
The singer is willing to do anything to spend the night with her.
What a feeling and I can't stop it baby
The singer feels a strong emotion that he cannot control.
Miss frisky lady take me away
The singer wants her to take him away and spend some time with him.
Fresh as a summer breeze
She is very refreshing like a breeze.
She'll take you by surprise
She can be very surprising and unexpected.
She means so much to me
She holds a special place in the singer's heart.
I'll do whatever
The singer is willing to do anything for her.
To make her mine, baby
The singer wants to have a romantic relationship with her.
Ooh, la la la la la, to me, she's fresh
The singer feels that she is very refreshing and appealing to him.
(She's fresh, she's so fresh)
The singer keeps referring to her refreshing nature.
Fresh as a summer breeze
A simile used to describe her refreshing nature.
She means so much to me, yeah (she's so fresh, she's so fresh)
He has strong affection for her because of her refreshing nature.
I wanna take her her hand
The singer wants to hold her hand.
And pray she'll understand
He hopes that she understands his feelings for her.
'Cause I love the way she walks(she's fresh, she's so fresh)
The singer likes the way she walks and keeps emphasizing her refreshing nature.
And ooh baby I love the way she talks (she's so fresh, she's so fresh)
The singer loves the way she talks and keeps emphasizing her refreshing nature.
I've got something and I hope she'll understand (she's fresh, she's so fresh)
The singer has something to tell her and he hopes she understands his feelings.
Miss frisky lady (she's so fresh, she's so fresh) (She's fresh, she's so fresh)
The singer keeps emphasizing her refreshing nature and his interest in her.
Oh how I love her so (she's so fresh, she's so fresh) (She's fresh, she's so fresh)
The singer loves her for her refreshing nature and keeps emphasizing it.
(She's fresh, she's so fresh)
He keeps repeating how fresh she is.
(She's so fresh)
The singer is emphasizing her refreshing nature.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, ONErpm, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Claydes Smith, Ronald Bell, George Brown, Robert Bell, James Taylor, Curtis Williams, James Bonneford, Sandy Linzer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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If you're here, you're fresh.❤
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Thanks ❤️
@Dontbesocurious
Fresh & funky! ☝🏻😎💪🏻
@JeffreyHill-zv5xd
I never left! Nashville Tenn. gets funky all the time. These guys kicked ass. Saw them twice. Hit my head on the inside roof of my Monte Carlo every day getting funky listening on my Sony digital, Kenwood amps, Jensen 6x9 triaxials. 👉😎👈
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Someone here in 2024 ? 🎉😊
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Me
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Me
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