Kool & The Gang - The Albums Vol. 2 (1979-1989) [11CD Box Set]

Edsel Box Set

£98.98

Format: CD Boxset, 11CD Box Set
Catalogue No.: EDSL0103
Barcode: 740155730338
Release Date: 05 Aug 2022
Genre: Soul/Disco/Pop/Hip-Hop

• Kool & The Gang are one of the most sampled Bands in music history. From their roots in the mid-late ‘60s and a mixture of jazz and soul, funk and rock, R&B/Pop through the ‘70s, they appeared on the then all-time best selling soundtrack; 1977’s “Saturday Night Fever”. With disco taking hold of the charts worldwide, an inspired change of direction brought in a recognised lead vocalist in James “J.T.” Taylor and Brazilian musician Eumir Deodato to the fold, with him signing-up to produce their next four albums.
• The title track from 1979’s “Ladies Night”, gave Kool & The Gang their first UK chart hit, peaking at #9. It started a run with the band in the UK Singles chart every year until 1986, spending more than 200 weeks there. 1980’s “Celebrate!” spawned three singles, including the anthem ‘Celebration’, which became a worldwide multi-million selling single.
• “Something Special” was released in 1981 and contained one of the all-time enduring pop records; ‘Get Down On It’ reached #3 in the UK Singles chart. A worldwide million-seller, which has since been streamed more than 1⁄4 Billion times! “As One” was the final Deodato-produced album, with three UK chart hits, including ‘Big Fun’ and ‘Ooh La La La (Let’s Go Dancin)’, with the emphasis in the title name switched around. ‘Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho’ was released in late-1982, giving them another hit single, which also graced “Twice As Kool” in May 1983; a UK Top 5 Album.
• “In The Heart” was released in December 1983. ‘Straight Ahead’ was the first of three Top 20 Singles, with ‘(When You Say You Love Somebody) In The Heart’ and ‘Joanna’ reaching the Top 10, the latter becoming their highest charting UK Single, reaching #2. In 1984, ‘Fresh’ was released ahead of its parent album “Emergency” giving the band two chart entries in December 1984, with them also appearing on the Band Aid single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’.
• Released in 1986, “Forever” included two US Top 10 hits: ‘Victory’ and ‘Stone Love’. Three more singles charted, ‘Holiday’ (R&B), ‘Special Way’ (Adult Contemporary) and ‘Peacemaker’ (#20 in New Zealand). “Sweat” was released in 1989 with a slightly changed line-up and a multi-producer album. Both ‘Raindrops’ and ‘Never Give Up’ appeared on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart.
• “The Albums Vol. 2 1979-1989” is the second of two box sets that cover the Band’s first 20 years, starting with 1979’s “Ladies Night”, up to and including “Sweat”, as well as three bonus discs in “7” Singles Selection” and “12” Singles Selection #1 and #2”, which also contains non-album tracks. The set contains 105 tracks across 11 CDs, including 18 UK Top 30 hits and 7 Top Tens.
• Kool & The Gang’s place in music history is ensured with a joyful and vibrant legacy for generations of fans and music lovers to enjoy.

KOOL & THE GANG |The Albums Vol. 2: 1979-1989
CD1: LADIES NIGHT (1979)
1 Kool & The Gang Ladies' Night
2 Kool & The Gang Got You Into My Life
3 Kool & The Gang If You Feel Like Dancin'
4 Kool & The Gang Hangin' Out
5 Kool & The Gang Tonight's The Night
6 Kool & The Gang Too Hot
CD2: CELEBRATE! (1980)
1 Kool & The Gang Celebration
2 Kool & The Gang Jones Vs. Jones
3 Kool & The Gang Take It To The Top
4 Kool & The Gang Morning Star
5 Kool & The Gang Love Festival
6 Kool & The Gang Just Friends
7 Kool & The Gang Night People
8 Kool & The Gang Love Affair
CD3: SOMETHING SPECIAL (1981)
1 Kool & The Gang Steppin' Out
2 Kool & The Gang Good Time Tonight
3 Kool & The Gang Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
4 Kool & The Gang Be My Lady
5 Kool & The Gang Get Down On It
6 Kool & The Gang Pass It On
7 Kool & The Gang Stand Up And Sing
8 Kool & The Gang No Show
CD4: AS ONE (1982)
1 Kool & The Gang Street Kids
2 Kool & The Gang Big Fun
3 Kool & The Gang As One
4 Kool & The Gang Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho
5 Kool & The Gang Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La)
6 Kool & The Gang Pretty Baby
7 Kool & The Gang Think It Over
CD5: IN THE HEART (1983)
1 Kool & The Gang In The Heart
2 Kool & The Gang Joanna
3 Kool & The Gang Tonight
4 Kool & The Gang Rollin'
5 Kool & The Gang Place For Us
6 Kool & The Gang Straight Ahead
7 Kool & The Gang Home Is Where The Heart Is
8 Kool & The Gang You Can Do It
9 Kool & The Gang September Love
CD6: EMERGENCY (1984)
1 Kool & The Gang Emergency
2 Kool & The Gang Fresh
3 Kool & The Gang Misled
4 Kool & The Gang Cherish
5 Kool & The Gang Surrender
6 Kool & The Gang Bad Woman
7 Kool & The Gang You Are The One
CD7: FOREVER (1986)
1 Kool & The Gang Victory
2 Kool & The Gang I.B.M.C.
3 Kool & The Gang Stone Love
4 Kool & The Gang Forever
5 Kool & The Gang Holiday
6 Kool & The Gang Peacemaker
7 Kool & The Gang Broadway
8 Kool & The Gang Special Way
9 Kool & The Gang God's Country
CD8: SWEAT (1989)
1 Kool & The Gang I Swet
2 Kool & The Gang This Is What A Love Can Do
3 Kool & The Gang Never Give Up
4 Kool & The Gang You Got My Heart On Fire
5 Kool & The Gang Someday
6 Kool & The Gang Raindrops
7 Kool & The Gang In Your Company
8 Kool & The Gang I'll Follow You Anywhere
9 Kool & The Gang All She Wants To Do Is Dance
10 Kool & The Gang How Can I Get Close To You
11 Kool & The Gang You Are The Meaning Of Friend
CD9: 7" SINGLES SELECTION
1 Kool & The Gang Ladies' Night [7" Version]
2 Kool & The Gang Too Hot [7" Version]
3 Kool & The Gang Celebration [7" Version]
4 Kool & The Gang Jones Vs. Jones [7" Version]
5 Kool & The Gang Take It To The Top [7" Version]
6 Kool & The Gang Steppin' Out [7" Version]
7 Kool & The Gang Get Down On It [7" Version]
8 Kool & The Gang Big Fun [7" Version]
9 Kool & The Gang Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La) [7" Version]
10 Kool & The Gang Tonight [AOR Mix]
11 Kool & The Gang Fresh [7" Version]
12 Kool & The Gang Misled [7" Version]
13 Kool & The Gang Emergency (7" Remix)
14 Kool & The Gang Victory [7" Version]
15 Kool & The Gang Dance Champion [7" Version] (featured in 'Ruthless People')
16 Kool & The Gang Stone Love [7" Version]
17 Kool & The Gang Rags To Riches [7" Version]
18 Kool & The Gang Strong [7" Version]
19 Kool & The Gang Amor Amore [7" Vocal Version]
20 Kool & The Gang Raindrops [7" Remix]
CD10: 12" SINGLES SELECTION #1
1 Kool & The Gang Open Sesame
2 Kool & The Gang Love And Understanding (Come Together)
3 Kool & The Gang Mighty Mighty High
4 Kool & The Gang Hangin' Out [12" Remixed Version]
5 Kool & The Gang Celebremos [Spanish US 12"]
6 Kool & The Gang Get Down On It [12" Extended Remix]
7 Kool & The Gang Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It) [12" Version]
8 Kool & The Gang Straight Ahead [Long Version]
9 Kool & The Gang Ladies Night ['83 12" Remix aka Deodato Mix]
CD11: 12" SINGLES SELECTION #2
1 Kool & The Gang Tonight [Extended Remix]
2 Kool & The Gang Fresh [Dance Remix]
3 Kool & The Gang Misled [Dance Mix]
4 Kool & The Gang Cherish [12" Version]
5 Kool & The Gang Emergency [12" Extended Mix]
6 Kool & The Gang Holiday [12" Club Remix]
7 Kool & The Gang Peacemaker [12" Version]
8 Kool & The Gang Stone Love [12" Club Mix]
9 Kool & The Gang Funky Stuff [12" Remix] - with Kurtis Blow
10 Kool & The Gang Hollwood Swinging [Club Remix]
11 Kool & The Gang Jungle Boogie [Club Remix]