Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of Kool &The Gang’s 12th Studio Album “Celebrate!” Originally Released on September 29, 1980.
“Celebrate!” is the twelfth studio album by American band Kool & the Gang. Released in 1980 on De-Lite Records.
The album peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard on the Hot Black Singles chart, and at #10 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs chart.
Three songs were released from this album "Celebration",
"Celebration" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, on the Dance Club Song’s chart and on the Billboard Hot 100.
“Take It to the Top” peaked at #1 on the Dance Club Song’s chart and at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.
“Jones vs. Jones” reached #33 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #39 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Celebration" is Kool & The Gang’s most successful song the song has been used as an anthem in sports arenas as teams celebrate their victory and championships worldwide the song still receives heavy rotation today over four decades later.
The album also marked the end of an era for the band in which they totally abandoned their funk roots and embraced their pop music success.
“Celebrate!” was certified platinum in the United States by the RIAA.
Track-listing
1. Celebration
2. Jones vs. Jones
3. Take It to the Top
4. Morning Star
5. Love Festival
6. Just Friends
7. Night People
8. Love Affair
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.
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