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.
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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)
Holiday
Kool & The Gang Lyrics
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Work is over
Let your hair down
Invade the beach town
Crystal Lake
Where we like to play
Oh
Our private getaway.
One on one
Rockin' in the sun
Relaxation
Our vacation
Smiling faces
When the children play
Well
It's so wonderful to have a holiday.
Ooh
Those holidays
We'll be dancing
Loving
Romancing.
Holiday
Let's celebrate holiday fun!
Top of the year
We all give a cheer
Horns blowin'
Tears are flowin'.
Spring fever
Love is here to stay
And it's so wonderful to have a holiday.
Ooh
Those holidays
We'll be dancing
Loving
Romancing.
Holiday
Time to play
Holiday fun
Holiday
Let's celebrate holiday fun!
Time flies when you're having lots of fun
Before you know it
You're back on the run
So let's reioice and let's give a cheer this holiday!
Time flies when you're having lots of fun
Holiday
Let's celebrate holiday fun
Holiday
Time to play
Holiday fun
Holiday
Let's celebrate holiday fun
Holiday
Time to play
Holiday fun.
The lyrics of Kool & The Gang's "Holiday" describe the singer's excitement and anticipation for a getaway vacation with their loved one. The first verse mentions the end of work and the opportunity to relax and have fun at the beach town of Crystal Lake. The singer then describes the joys of spending quality time with their partner in their "private getaway" and enjoying the sun and relaxation.
The chorus reinforces the idea of the holiday as a time for celebration, dancing, and romance. The lyrics reflect a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the happiness and joy that this holiday brings, with the smiling faces of children emphasizing the innocence and purity of the experience. The second verse starts with the beginning of a new year and ends with spring fever, implying that the holiday is a time of transition and renewal.
The theme of time is consistent throughout the song, as the second bridge warns that time flies when you're having fun, and emphasizes the importance of celebrating and cherishing the moment. The chorus repeats the message of the holiday as a time to play and have fun, as well as a time for love and connection. Overall, the lyrics of "Holiday" convey a sense of joy and appreciation for the fleeting moments of happiness that life brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer fun
The season of summer provides a sense of enjoyment and respite from everyday responsibilities
Work is over
The days of toiling at one's job are done for now
Let your hair down
Unwind and be uninhibited, forget your worries and be carefree
Invade the beach town
Head to the town by the sea and take over with your presence
Crystal Lake
A body of water, likely freshwater, that the artist and their loved one enjoy being near
Where we like to play
A location that holds sentimental value and has positive associations
Me and my baby
The singer and their significant other, sharing a special bond and intimacy
Oh
An exclamation conveying excitement or enthusiasm
Our private getaway.
A location reserved for the couple's enjoyment and no one else's
One on one
Referring to the quality time and connection they share with each other
Rockin' in the sun
A carefree time with good vibes and music, soaking up the sun's rays
Relaxation
A sense of ease and comfort, a break from the stresses of daily life
Our vacation
A time dedicated to rest, leisure and rejuvenation
Smiling faces
Happy expressions usually associated with children at play
When the children play
A scene that's known to bring joy and happiness, typically associated with innocence and freedom
Well
A transition phrase that signals agreement before continuing to speak
It's so wonderful to have a holiday.
A statement that emphasises the importance and benefits of taking a break from the usual routine of one's life
Ooh
An exclamation that reflects the good vibes and enjoyment of the holiday experience
Those holidays
The holidays in question, a pleasant and memorable time
We'll be dancing
Actively engaging in joyful movement, to the rhythms and beats of music
Loving
Expressing deep affection and emotion towards someone or something in a positive way
Romancing.
Pursuing relationships or engaging in behaviours that are romantic in nature
Holiday
A time for rest, fun and soothing recreation
Let's celebrate holiday fun!
An invitation to revel in the excitement and energy of the holiday experience
Top of the year
Referring to the beginning of a new year, often associated with new hopes and expectations
We all give a cheer
A moment of positive energy and enthusiasm for the possibilities ahead
Horns blowin'
Musical instruments typically played to signify joy and celebration
Tears are flowin'.
The emotional release that often comes with the new year, a moment of both happiness and sadness
Spring fever
The excitement and anticipation that comes with the arrival of spring
Love is here to stay
An affirmation of the lifelong nature of love and how it endures all seasons and sizes.
Time flies when you're having lots of fun
An expression that time seems to pass quickly when you're enjoying life
Before you know it
An expression that time moves quickly and before you expect it, it's passed by
You're back on the run
Returning to your usual life and obligations after taking a break
So let's reioice and let's give a cheer this holiday!
An invitation to take in the joyousness of the moment and celebrate the holiday experience
Time to play
Emphasises that this is a time to have fun and engage in leisurely activities
Let's celebrate holiday fun!
Reiterating the need to enjoy and take pleasure in the holiday experience
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