Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Kool & the Gang - Open Sesame

Today Marks The 49th Anniversary of Kool &The Gang’s 8th Studio Album “Open Sesame” Originally Released on October 1, 1976.

“Open Sesame” is the eighth studio album by the funk band Kool & the Gang, released in 1976 on Mercury Records.

The album peaked #9 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and at #33 on the U.S. Billboard Top Jazz LPs chart.

Two songs were released as singles, The album’s title track “Open Sesame” and “Super Band”.

“Open Sesame” peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, #13 13 on the U.S. Billboard Disco Action chart and at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Super Band” reached #17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #101 just beneath the Billboard Hot 100.

“Open Sesame” was the second of two studio albums released by the band in 1976 following their album “Love & Understanding” that was released in March of 1976.

Track-listing

1. Open Sesame (Groove with the Genie)

2. Gift of Love

3. Little Children

4. All Night Long

5. Whisper Softly

6. Super Band

7. L-O-V-E

8. Sunshine

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

 

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