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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