Kool & the Gang - As One

Today Marks The 43rd Anniversary of Kool & The Gang’s 14th Studio Album “As One” Originally Released on September 7, 1982.

“As One” is the fourteenth studio album by the funk band Kool & the Gang, released in 1982 on De-Lite Records.

The album peaked at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Black LPs chart and at #29 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

Four songs were released as singles from the album "Big Fun", "Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La)", "Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho" and "Street Kids".

"Big Fun" peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and at #21 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La)" peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and at #30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho" reached #40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart .

"Street Kids" reached #78 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart .

The album was certified gold in the United States by RIAA selling 500,000^ copies.

Track-listing

1. Street Kids

2. Big Fun

3. As One

4. Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho

5. Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La La La)

6. Pretty Baby

7. Think It Over

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.