The band's first taste of 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 line-up. 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. 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 US. Worldwide, they have sold 70 million albums.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kool_%26_the_Gang
Studio albums
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)
Joanna
Kool & The Gang Lyrics
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Joanna, I love you
You're the one, the one for me
I'm in love, and I won't lie
She's my girl and always on my mind
She gives me her love and a feeling that's right
Never lets me down, especially at night
So, I'm gonna do the best I can
To please that girl and be her only man, see
She cheers me up when I feel alone
And that's why baby I've got to let you know
[Chorus]
She's the one, the one for me
She's the kind of girl makes you feel nice, so
I'll try my best to do what's right
Take her for a ride - everything's fine
CHORUS
Searched so far, searched so long
To find someone, someone to count on
Now I feel I've got it right here
Found it in you, baby, you, my dear
We can do all night, so nice
We'll have it all and everything will be alright
I'm promising you, take it from me
Take it home, baby, take it home, baby
She's the one, the one for me
She's the kind of girl makes you feel nice, so
I'll try my best to do what's right
Take her for a ride, everything's fine
Oh Joanna
Oh Joanna
[Chorus]
Joanna, (Yes I love you) I love you
You're the one, the one for me
Believe me babe when I say
Joanna (Yes I love you)
Joanna, Joanna
"Joanna" is a love song performed by Kool & The Gang that details the singer's love for a woman named Joanna. The lyrics describe the singer's deep feelings for her and how she has become the only one for him. He loves her through thick and thin and is always thinking of her. When he is feeling down or lonely, she cheers him up, making her a vital part of his life. The singer promises to do his best to take care of her and keep her happy, as she has become the love of his life.
Overall, the song speaks to the power of true love and how it can transform someone's life. The singer has clearly found his soulmate in Joanna and is unapologetic about how he feels about her. He wants the whole world to know that she is the one for him and that he intends to do everything in his power to keep her happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Joanna, I love you
I am deeply and genuinely in love with you, Joanna
You're the one, the one for me
You are the one I want to be with, the only one I need and desire
I'm in love, and I won't lie
I am telling the truth when I say that I am in love with you
She's my girl and always on my mind
You are the girl I am dating, and I am constantly thinking about you and our relationship
She gives me her love and a feeling that's right
Your love makes me feel happy and fulfilled in every way possible
Never lets me down, especially at night
You never fail to make me happy, especially when we are together at night
So, I'm gonna do the best I can
I will do my best to make you happy and fulfill your needs
To please that girl and be her only man, see
My aim is to bring you joy and happiness by being your devoted partner and lover
She cheers me up when I feel alone
You lift up my spirits and make me feel good when I'm lonely
And that's why baby I've got to let you know
I need to tell you how I feel about you, because you mean so much to me
She's the one, the one for me
There is nobody else I want to be with but you, Joanna
She's the kind of girl makes you feel nice, so
Being around you makes me feel happy and content
I'll try my best to do what's right
I will take care of you and do what is necessary to keep our relationship strong and thriving
Take her for a ride - everything's fine
Let's go out and have fun, because everything will be alright as long as we're together
Searched so far, searched so long
I have searched far and wide for someone to love and cherish
To find someone, someone to count on
I wanted to find someone who I could trust and rely on
Now I feel I've got it right here
I have finally found what I have been searching for, and it's right here with you
Found it in you, baby, you, my dear
You are the one who has captured my heart, and I am grateful to have you in my life
We can do all night, so nice
We can spend the whole night together and have a wonderful time, it will be amazing
We'll have it all and everything will be alright
We will get everything we want in life as long as we are together and support each other
I'm promising you, take it from me
I vow to fulfill my promises to you, so you can trust and rely on me
Take it home, baby, take it home, baby
Let's go home and spend the rest of the night together, and I will take care of you and be there for you
Oh Joanna
I am overwhelmed with love for you, Joanna
Joanna
You are the one I love and want to be with, Joanna
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAYDES SMITH, CLIFFORD ALANZA ADAMS, CLIFFORD ALANZA JR ADAM, CURTIS WILLIAMS, CURTIS FITZGERALD WILLIAMS, GEORGE BROWN, GEORGE MELVIN BROWN, JAMES TAYLOR, JAMES L. BONNEFOND, JAMES WARREN J.T. TAYLOR, ROBERT BELL, ROBERT E. BELL, RONALD BELL
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and... u reposted it
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Not even an original comment
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you just reposted in the LEFT neighborhood
@nightcr_wler
I don’t understand what this comment/meme is?
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$Tonks
@mcclift9451
Why can't we have music like this anymore?
Thank you Kool and the Gang
@Paul-fn4vh
Because this era has come to an end
@raineypeter
Autotune
@alejandromelo9136
Lo mejor de lo mejor. Gracias Dios por esa epoca maravillosa. El arcón de los recuerdos.