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Kool & The Gang - The Best Of 1969-1976



Although Kool & the Gang became pop superstars in the 1980s on the strength of J.T. Taylor"s silky voice and several catchy arrangements, R&B fans regard their true glory days as the 1970s. 
The New Jersey-based ensemble patented a jazz-tinged funk approach keyed by Robert "Kool" Bell"s basslines, red-hot horn lines, chunky keyboards and guitar riffs, and functional vocals. Although they seldom ventured beyond the R&B charts during this era, their music had far more bite than their later pop hits. 
These 16 cuts pay homage to Kool & the Gang"s funk roots, and should be a revelation to those who only know them as the light ensemble behind J.T. Taylor. (AMG)





01. Funky Stuff
02. Who"s Gonna Take The Weight, Pts. 1 & 2
03. Rhyme Tyme People
04. Hollywood Swinging
05. Love The Life You Live, Pts. 1 & 2
06. Give It Up
07. Chocolate Buttermilk
08. Jungle Boogie
09. Let The Music Take Your Mind (Extended Version)
10. Open Sesame, Pt. 2
11. Kool It (Here Comes The Fuzz)
12. Summer Madness (Live)
13. N.T., Pts. 1 & 2
14. Pneumonia
15. Love And Understanding (Come Together)
16. Spirit Of The Boogie



Track 09: Previously Unreleased
Track 10: Non-LP B-Side