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)
If You Feel Like Dancin'
Kool & the Gang Lyrics
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Music start to play in
Everybody is sayin'
Check me out
I can't move, I can't groove
I can't rock that
I can make your body quick, baby
If you feel like dancin', get on up
The lyrics to Kool & The Gang's song "If You Feel Like Dancin'" are all about celebrating the joy and energy of dancing. The song begins with the singer setting the scene - they're on the dance floor and the music has just started to play. As the beat picks up, everyone around them begins to move and groove. The singer then invites the listener to join in, saying "If you feel like dancin', get on up." The chorus repeats this message, encouraging listeners to let loose and dance until they can't dance anymore.
Overall, the lyrics to "If You Feel Like Dancin'" are lighthearted and energetic, with a focus on the simple pleasure of moving to music. The song's message is all about letting go of your inhibitions and embracing the joy of dance, no matter who you are or how well you can move. This sentiment is underscored by the upbeat melody and catchy lyrics, which invite listeners to join in and share in the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're out and on the floor
When you are in a public place surrounded by a dancing area
Music start to play in
When music plays loudly enough to be heard by everyone around
Everybody is sayin'
Everyone is expressing excitement through their words, expressions or body language
Check me out
Look at how well I can dance
I can't move, I can't groove
I'm not able to dance or enjoy the music as much as I would like to
I can't rock that
I am not able to dance well or impressively
I can make your body quick, baby
I can motivate you to dance and move your body quickly with the right music and atmosphere
If you feel like dancin', get on up
If you are in the mood to dance, don't hesitate to start and join the fun!
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RONALD BELL, JAMES TAYLOR, EARL TOON, GEORGE BROWN, CLAYDES SMITH, ROBERT BELL, DENNIS THOMAS
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