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)
Ladies Night
Kool & The Gang Lyrics
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Oh, what a night
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night (oh, what a night)
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night (huh)
Girls, y'all got the one
A night that's special everywhere
From New York to Hollywood
It's Ladies' Night and, girl, the feeling's good
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night (oh, what a night)
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night
On disco lights your name will be seen
You can fulfill all your dreams
Party here, party there, everywhere
This is your night, baby, you've got to be there
(Come on let's all celebrate) oh it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
(Come on let's all celebrate) la-la-lady, lady I love you
Girls, y'all got one (what?)
A light that's special everywhere
You dance, you smile, the guys go wild
So chic, so fine
You all look so divine
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night (oh, what a night)
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night
Romantic lady
Single baby
Mm, sophisticated mama
(Oh) come on you disco lady, yeah
Play with me tonight mama, yeah
If you hear any noise, it ain't the boys
It's Ladies' Night, uh-huh
Gonna step out Ladies' Night
Steppin' out Ladies' Night
Gonna step out Ladies' Night
Steppin' out Ladies' Night
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night (oh, what a night)
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night
On disco lights, your name will be seen
You can fulfill all your dreams
Party here, party there
Everywhere
This is your night baby you've got to be here, well
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Kool & The Gang's song "Ladies Night" celebrates the positive energy and empowerment of women coming together for a night out. The repeated chorus of "Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night and the feeling's right" invites women to leave their everyday responsibilities behind and embrace a night of fun and freedom. The song acknowledges the special atmosphere of Ladies' Night, describing it as a special occasion occurring "everywhere from New York to Hollywood." The song's upbeat and infectious rhythm invites listeners to join in the celebration of women, from "romantic ladies" to "sophisticated mamas" to "single babies."
The theme of female empowerment in "Ladies Night" reflected the trends of the era in which it was written. The late 1970s and early 1980s saw a rise in feminist movements and women's rights advocacy, and the invitation to celebrate women in the song resonated with many listeners. The song's popularity has endured to the present day, and it is still a favorite at parties and other events.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm, oh yeah
Expressing anticipation for an exciting and fun-filled night.
Oh, what a night
Experiencing the thrill and excitement of the night's events.
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Acknowledging and celebrating the night's theme of women's empowerment and enjoyment.
And the feeling's right
Sensing the perfect atmosphere for having fun and letting loose.
Girls, y'all got the one
Addressing and encouraging all the women present to enjoy the special occasion and take full advantage of it.
A night that's special everywhere
Emphasizing the universal appeal of the night's festivities and recognizing its impact worldwide.
From New York to Hollywood
Highlighting the wide geographic reach and cultural significance of the event.
It's Ladies' Night and, girl, the feeling's good
Echoing the sentiment that the night belongs to women and that they are enjoying it to the fullest.
On disco lights your name will be seen
Anticipating the glamour and attention that the women will receive while dancing under the disco lights.
You can fulfill all your dreams
Empowering and encouraging women to pursue their ambitions and desires on this special night.
Party here, party there, everywhere
Describing the widespread nature of the festivities and the many places where the women will be celebrating.
This is your night, baby, you've got to be there
Encouraging and reminding women that this is a once-in-a-lifetime special event that they cannot miss out on.
(Come on let's all celebrate) oh it's Ladies' Night
Encouraging everyone to join in on the celebration of women and their empowerment.
(Come on let's all celebrate) la-la-lady, lady I love you
Expressing admiration and adoration for the women present and celebrating them as a group.
A light that's special everywhere
Continuing to emphasize the universality and specialness of the night's events.
You dance, you smile, the guys go wild
Acknowledging the enjoyment and excitement that women are experiencing and the attention that they are receiving from men.
So chic, so fine
Complimenting the women's looks and style on this special night.
You all look so divine
Continuing to praise the women's appearance and presence as being heavenly and perfect.
Romantic lady
Addressing the romantic and sensual side of women's personalities and characterizing them as such.
Single baby
Acknowledging women who are single and encouraging them to have a good time regardless of their relationship status.
Mm, sophisticated mama
Complimenting and acknowledging the intelligence and sophistication of women who are present.
(Oh) come on you disco lady, yeah
Encouraging women to let loose and have fun on the dance floor under the disco lights.
Play with me tonight mama, yeah
Asking for the women's playful and flirtatious energy on this special night.
If you hear any noise, it ain't the boys
Joking about the fact that women are the ones in charge and running the show on this night, not the men.
It's Ladies' Night, uh-huh
Reaffirming that this is a night for women to enjoy and that they are having a great time doing so.
Gonna step out Ladies' Night
Describing the women's boldness and courage in expressing themselves and enjoying the festivities.
Steppin' out Ladies' Night
Continuing to emphasize the women's confident and empowered behavior on this special night.
On disco lights, your name will be seen
Repeating the anticipation that women will be the center of attention and have a special spotlight on them on this night.
Party here, party there
Emphasizing the widespread and diverse nature of the night's festivities and the women's participation in them.
Everywhere
Concluding the song with a reminder that women across the world are taking part in this special occasion and enjoying themselves.
This is your night baby you've got to be here, well
Reminding women that this is a night to remember and that they absolutely must participate in and enjoy it to the fullest.
This is your night tonight
Reaffirming that women are the stars of the night and that they are having an amazing time.
Everything's gonna be alright
Encouraging women to relax, let go, and not worry about anything because everything is going to be just fine.
This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Closing the song with an invitation for everyone to join in on celebrating women and their amazing night.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Claydes Smith, Ronald Bell, Meekaaeel Muhammed, George Brown, Robert Bell, Earl Jr. Toon, Dennis Thomas, James Taylor
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Imani M
So grateful I grew up listening to stuff like this π Kool And The Gang can't be beat!
Jolie
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I love it
Billy Pratt
Awesome Song......Thanks
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Leonard Nickens
All ladies