HYPE SONG!.| FIRST TIME HEARING Kool And The Gang - Fresh REACTION

[@abelincoln3287]

Check out "Jungle boogie", "Get down on it", "Cherish", "Too hot", "Joanna", "Celebration", "Hollywood swinging"

[@parodymandotcom]

And "Misled"

[@AZambri1]

Ladies' Night too!

[@edier4057]

And 'Steppin out!'

[@ericsinger2692]

Honest Abe doesn't lie

[@Calinicus72]

Don’t forget, “Tonight”!

[@patrickmiller1834]

1984 folks This was a billboard top 10. The term “Fresh” was very popular in the early 1980’s Thanks haven’t heard this since my early days of college.

[@kal-px7qd]

Yep sure remember. Don’t get fresh with me 😂

[@DeniseNavyCrosby]

I used to play Kool & The Gang in the car when my granddaughter was little and she knew this song by heart. Love this song and my little chickadee singing it!

[@angelahall332]

Kool and the Gang is probably one of the best bands ever besides Earth Wind and Fire. Their music spands decades starting in the 60's. This song came out in the 80's Fresh is definately an 80's term. This one of my favorites.

[@aintnotroublebigenough]

ABBA

[@bettiecometti8042]

Totally agree. 2018, Kool And the Gang on stage in South of France ❤❤❤❤ and EWF on stage in South of France again in July 2023..Amazing❤❤❤❤

[@blumarine986]

Yes, the song is released 1984

[@geoffboultwood7566]

Rose Royce too

[@charleskandrut7022]

Commodores and Kool!

[@conniemckeown4551]

The dancer in the video was the lead dancer on "Solid Gold". It was a tv show that had different musical guests & did a count down of current music. She was also in "Thriller" with Michael Jackson in the ending group dancer. She stands almost directly behind him.

[@Deam7666]

Aaaahhhh!!! Was born in ‘76 and I wanted to grow up to be a Solid Gold Dancer🤣Like the dancer in Super Freak was from Soul Train! Love it-thank you for the info🥰

[@Lovejazz01]

Kool and The Gang had two stages, the early and mid 70’s R&B, funk ,Soul and jazz era and with the addition of the lead singer here James J.T. Taylor many late 70’s and 80’s R&B , funk, disco and pop hits. Both eras made this group legendary . Many hits to dive into, especially Jungle Boogie, Ladies, Night, Take My Heart, Joanna, Stone Love, and Cherish.

[@anytimejammin-eva]

What about the funk song Hollywood Swingin before JT joined the group. Then everyone's fav Get Down On It! I love JT! What a great preformer! (actually the whole group is the Bomb)

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

having grown up in that era i find it a bit sad that bands like this don't exist anymore.

[@jermainelandrum6768]

Damn right, it’s a shame

[@bettiecometti8042]

So true, ❤❤❤❤❤❤Kool & the gang

[@billybob23232389]

So true, but that's why we're on here listening!! 1962

[@sayaco5300]

​@@billybob23232389Si je crois que m jt Taylor Tourne toujours avec le groupe cool and The gang

[@hervehightower2364]

this is 80's here this when music was out of this world its was like a bowl of different types of candy. it was good miss that time.

[@ML-jk3sz]

"Too Hot" is another banger from them, killer bassline and very sensual. This was the 80's. Fresh was an 80's term that meant Great, awesome, fantastic, cool and fashionable.

[@sergiopettaway2241]

Clearly these two are some idiots because they don’t know the years of this music with so much technology out here and they’re clearly oblivious to this music like they’ve been under a rock u can’t blame it on age either because when I was younger I knew all of the Motown music and I wasn’t even born then so yea these two are idiots I can’t stand this generation

[@80sskid]

Thanks for bring us one of the greatest group of late 70s and 80!! they never stopped producing hits, and never let down in front of the overwhelming number of artists of the same style

[@armandocornejo7476]

Absolutely love Kool and the gang! Grew up listening to them. And Fresh is my favorite from them. Their music is like therapeutic to me.

[@lowendthumper205]

Kool and the Gang Were Awesome. The Bassline on this song is sick. One of the first ones I learned on the Bass in the early 80's. Yes their was Great Funk bands in the late 70's, I remember them well, But, Kool and the Gang were one of the best. Funky and Groovy with great vocals. Those were the days.

[@JEREMY99218]

"Cherish", "Joanna", & "Celebration" are some of my favorite Kool & the Gang songs.

[@alexandervasel6845]

You can't forget "get down on it"? Not just my favorite one of their songs, but one of my ATFs!!!

[@Faltor895]

1984, not late 70s. This was their FIFTH album of the 80s.

[@rehull1973]

One of if not my favorite band growing up. So many incredible hits at exactly the right time in my life. "Tonight you will finally see the light" So good.

[@scm021374]

"Joanna", "Tonight", and "Too hot" are my favorites from this band. 🔥

[@skunklover5725]

This song came out on their 1984 Album called "Emergency".

[@dsgm10]

They actually started in 1964 and I think they still perform. I remember dancing to their music in the disco's in the 1970's. Oh those were the days!!!

[@deborahpaley21]

this is '84. their early 70s was great-Hollywood Swinging, Jungle Boogie, and FUNKY STUFF!!!

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I love Kool and the Gang! J. T. Taylor, the lead singer is so cute and so smooth! This song is from 1984. They had a string of hits in the late seventies and eighties! Check out Ladies Night, Get Down On It, Too Hot, Joanna, and many more!❤️❤️

[@LilRocker2005]

It's off of the album "Emergency" which is probably my personal favorite album of theirs!

[@bqkmg2037]

1985

[@bqkmg2037]

They been around since late 60s/early 70s but their first hit was 1974s "Hollywood swinging" hit the charts in early summer of 1974.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

@@bqkmg2037 Emergency Album, 1984

[@bqkmg2037]

@@GinaGeeILuvu Your right...i looked it up on Wikipedia it does say 1984...i thought it was 85..sorry..lol

[@michaelavery6390]

The sound of that Bass. Absolutely fantastic !

[@berniec7134]

I used to do alot of disco dancing and all R&B dance steps. Bringing me back my sounds back. I really appreciate you two. Thanks for broadening your musical listening minds.

[@bethshadid2087]

Oh man I grew up listening to Kool and the Gang....such a awesome funky band....never tire of their music and infectious groove. Was honored to see some of their set at the 3rd year of music midtown.....so much fun 💗🕊️

[@Angela-zr7vi]

Please do "Get Down On It" next. Kool And The Gang were skating rink ROYALTY!

[@lindenarden667]

"Get Down On It"! All K&G stuff is dancy!

[@jojomart]

Gosh, to be young again! I love coming here - it makes me so nostalgic!

[@alamc200]

This song was released in 1984 but their 1st big hit I remember is "Jungle Boogie" from 1973 when I was in 7th grade and it's one of my favorites. I loved the lead singer, James "J.T." Warren Taylor. They have many great songs like Hollywood Swinging, Ladies night and Get down on it. They were most popular from the 1970s & 1980s.

[@bqkmg2037]

Jungle boogie was from 1973...hollywood swingin 1974 fresh is from 1985 not 84...i know this i use ti dj in those days.

[@alamc200]

@@bqkmg2037 Online it says Fresh was released on 11/24/1984 but I'm sure it was played a lot in 1985. Yes I know Jungle Boogie was from 1973.

[@bqkmg2037]

@@alamc200 Your right...i thought it was 85...it was 84 im bad lol

[@ArGxMAXI]

The Music GOLDEN ERA!!! Magic Everywhere

[@lindagaudin9546]

New subscriber & 63 years young! Made me want to jump up on the lighted up dance floor & turn on the disco ball!! Love hearing you listen for the first time to such amazing music! Makes me feel young again! Love you two! ♥️♥️ Linda G

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

This song actually came out in 1984. The term fresh became a catch phrase. Like..... Man that was really fresh.

[@chestrockwell8328]

It's almost as if Fresh Prince Will Smith took his name from this song. ;)

[@mattjohnson7725]

🤦‍♂️

[@carleton4199]

Always loved this group (and still do), LOTS of great songs from the 70's and 80's ("Fresh" is 80's by the way): "Cherish", "Get Down On It ", "Tonight", "Misled", "Joanna", "Ladies Night". "Celebration", "Too Hot", "Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It", "Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La), "Jungle Boogie".

[@rogerdemartin2053]

"Too Hot "🔥 is a great groove and "lady's night"

[@beeseewill2407]

Three Kool and the Gang songs I love are "Cherish,the Love","Get Down on it" and "Too Hot". J.T.Taylor the lead singer was a School Teacher before joinng the gang.I'm so glad he did. He's Goooooood.

[@edgardramosfonsecafilho7847]

Kool & the Gang is an American R&B/funk band formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1964 by brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell, with Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, and Ricky West. They have undergone numerous changes in personnel and have explored many musical styles throughout their history, including jazz, soul, funk, rock, and pop music. After settling on their name following several changes, the group signed to De-Lite Records and released their debut album, Kool and the Gang (1969). The band's first taste of success came with the release of their fourth album Wild and Peaceful (1973), which contained the US top-ten singles "Jungle Boogie"[1] and "Hollywood Swinging". Kool & the Gang subsequently entered a period of decline before they reached a second commercial peak between 1979 and 1986 following their partnership with Brazilian musician and producer Eumir Deodato and the addition of singer James "J.T." Taylor to the line-up. Their most successful albums of this period include Ladies' Night (1979), Celebrate! (1980), and Emergency (1984), their highest selling album with two million copies sold in the US. Their hit singles during this period included "Ladies' Night", the US No. 1 "Celebration", "Get Down on It", "Joanna", "Misled", and "Cherish". The band continues to perform worldwide, including as support for Van Halen in 2012 and their fiftieth-anniversary tour in 2014. Kool & the Gang have won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and, in 2006, a Music Business Association Chairman's Award for artistic achievement. As well the band has been inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame and been bestowed with a Mobo Award for Outstanding Achievement, the Soul Train Legend Award, the Marian Anderson Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. During 2018, the Bells, Brown, and Taylor were also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.[2][3][4][5] Their discography includes 23 studio albums and almost 70 singles. They have sold 7.5 million and 4.5 million RIAA-certified albums and singles, respectively, in the US.[6][7] Worldwide, they have sold 70 million albums.[8]

[@JimboInTheHouse1]

Got to see Kool and the Gang in Oklahoma City at that amusement park many years ago. They were awesome. Misled is my favorite... I can still remember the first time I heard it.

[@Diva369]

Yes! The 🎵 ⬆️ *HIGH NOTE* ⬆️🎵 at the end is so up there, even I, a soprano, have to strain to reach it!!

[@leslie8743]

My baby sister went to Van Halen concert around 10 yrs ago and Kool and the Gang opened. She said all the ladies were screaming and danced thru their whole set. The women were so disappointed when Van Halen came out. They such had a way to get us on dance floor.

[@shaunevans3447]

How about a reaction to a Tulsa band that hit it huge? The GAP Band was formed by three brothers, Charlie, Robert, and Ronnie Wilson. GAP Band stands for "Greenwood, Archer, Pine" streets in Tulsa in remembrance of the Tulsa Race Massacre. They were a huge success in the 1980's but continued until retirement in 2010. The song that takes me back to my younger days is "You Dropped A Bomb On Me". It's a definite banger. I spent a summer in 1985 working at a seafood restaurant in a sailing resort area in southern Maryland. Everytime I would bring dishes back into the kitchen I would stick my head into the dishwasher area and sing out "You Dropped a Bomb On Me" to receive a chorus return "BABY!". This song was a dance hall favorite. You'll love it if you haven't already heard it.

[@robertdtimmerman6507]

The Bass player on the song was “planking” the Bass something fierce! Never get tired of hearing this song.

[@ApeQuake]

Joanna, Too Hot, Jungle Fever, Misled, Cherish, and so many more are amazing Kool and the Gang songs.

[@rymskindeep]

so dope such a classic they dont make music like this anymore dang so good, just feel good

[@Allencartercomix]

Kool and the Gang had two big musical eras in the '70s and '80s. I first heard their '80s ballads "Cherish" and "Joanna," then discovered their '70s material (Jungle Boogie, Hollywood Swinging) as I got older. I love their early '80s material the best including Celebration, Get Down on It, Misled, and Tonight. There's also a late '80s dance tune they did called "Stone Love" that's really catchy.

[@sarahdixon1943]

Ha!!!! So I loved this song in the 80s. They had another one called Cherish. Love those love songs. .... Ok. I still know all the words!!!!

[@citizensforpauladdis3456]

Love Kool & The Gang. Lots of hits. I saw them live twice in the 80’s and once in 2019. One of my favorite bands of all time. So fun.

[@tkroupa]

I so appreciated the article written about you! You're amazing!! We love you!!

[@ernestolopezdevictoria8512]

They were a crossover band from the 70s to the 80s. This particular track was Early 80s. You can tell by the electronic drums and keys.

[@askssk715]

1984! My highschool graduation year! Love this song!

[@myklegue3968]

my 2 favs from Kool were always Celebration #1 and Get Down On It #2....both have great videos!!

[@Cicero207]

I have memories of roller skating under the disco lights back in the early 80's to this song.

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

They started forming their band in the 60s but in the early 70s Jungle Boogie”was a big hit you might want to listen to it it’s really good. There songs were popular in the Discotheques!

[@rowanmayfair9249]

Cherish. 100% Cherish. That song just does it for me. So damn beautiful.

[@mackssboo]

"Fresh" is a song by the American group Kool & the Gang. Released as a single in 1984 from the album Emergency, the song peaked at #11 on the UK chart, #9 on the U.S. Hot 100 chart, and was number one on both the U.S. R&B and dance charts.[

[@andyboog2010]

The 80s where awsome times. We all, for the most part, got along and lived happy. Sure we had our issues but damn good times.

[@donnabush3759]

Thanks for doing Kool and the Gang may want to try Ladies Night

[@edwardwilliams2438]

You guys must understand that this is a BAND...the video is fun to watch because it the MTV era. But to see this band live..was a true experience. The vocals and the band played their instruments...they really put on a real performance. Joanna was my jam!! If you get a chance to listen to that cut...the harmonies are just Stellar. Glad to see that the younger generation has some exposure to the R&B classics....Kool and the Gang was "smokin"...Enjoy. Hey...you guys should listen to some Stevie Wonder performances...you will get your minds blown!....Love the channel....KUDOS

[@jeffphillips9588]

Misled - Kool and the gang. Another banger off the same album as fresh! Thanks for bringing me back to memory lane with Fresh! Great reaction!

[@toddedwards5144]

Amazing group. So many great songs. The vocal phrasings in this song are incredible. It instantly locks you in. The verses are just as good as the chorus.

[@RyanHeafner]

One of the few benefits of working in the casinos was the shows, I got to see Kool and the Gang a handful of times, always a good show even in the 2000’s

[@K3nVV]

I remember Kool and the Gang when I was young, hearing them on the radio! Great reaction!

[@alexandervasel6845]

I Promise! You'll love "get down on it"!!!! Not only is JT on top of his game, they really let the horns come out to play too!!!!

[@felixramos3078]

I totally remember 80s Cool & The Gang music. I was introduce to their music by my girlfriend at the time, and I most said I felt in love with their music. I was more a Soft-Rock fan, but Cool & The Gang and Earth Wind & Fire have a special place in my heart. Great music, great musicians, and great band!

[@noelrowlette6812]

Kool and the Gang here we go. "Ladies Night" maybe on Female Friday also "Take it to the Top", "Big Fun" a group that were around at the same time were ,Heatwave "Boogie Nights", "To hot to Handle" and "The Groove Line" they were also great dance floor hits

[@robertdixon8906]

Kool and the gang- cherish . Awesome

[@jjsdad4952]

“Too Hot” is the smoothest jam you’ll find. It’s perfect. Possibly my fav kool &The Gang track.

[@willow0828]

I graduated from high school in 1980. All the graduating classes from all the schools were able to go to grad night which was held at Disney world in Orlando Florida. It was closed to the public on this particular occasion and only the graduating classes were allowed in the park. On that night you would be able to see all kinds of groups performing. Kool and the Gang was one of the entertainers. KC and the sunshine band played in front of Cinderella‘s castle. They were the main event.

[@alexandervasel6845]

Another really fun group was the Gap Band! "Early in the morning", "party train", and of course "you dropped a bomb on me"

[@ConnieinVirginia]

Oh wow, they have such cool songs! This is one of my faves.

[@jessortiz8181]

Summer Madness is my #1 favorite jam by Kool and the Gang. It's a funky instrumental ditty by them but has a killer Bassline in the song Summer Madness that grabs you and hooks you in as soon as you first hears it and it pulls you in. You guys have to hear Summer Madness by Kool and the Gang if you get a chance.

[@deantitus9734]

This was one of my favorite songs by Kool and the Gang!! It came out in 1985 and was a top 10 hit for them!! It also hit #1 on the R&B and the dance chart!!

[@charles4825]

Kool and the Gang was a great group in the 80's. Ladies Night, Joanna.

[@pipmick2775]

That bassline... funkin' fantastic :)

[@stevehamilton8824]

For those that remember the tv show SOLID GOLD, the woman playing Cinderella was one of the main dancers on the show.

[@jmua8450]

Their masterpiece. Such a badass band.

[@Rebel9668]

Yeah, a kind of a throwback to the 70's sound but definitely an 80's song. I remember it being popular in the 80's back in high school. I also remember their "Cherish" being quite popular back then as well. I always had to laugh whenever I heard this song because it always made me think of that Summer's Eve advertisement where that woman say's to her Mother, "Mom, aren't there times when you feel...less than fresh"?

[@cherylwaite3255]

great band awesome in concert ladies night, Joanna so many more songs you will love them for sure

[@dannford-premiersothebysin9057]

Kool and the Gang, OMG!!! And this song, brings back so many memories of my childhood. You can't help but dance to this song!!!

[@movieloverforlife]

This one, Misled and Cherish are my favorite jams! They were so cool. Love them!

[@timothycook2917]

Always dug Kool & The Gang :-)) RIP Mr. Bell --- Jungle Boogie in heaven

[@sazguest]

Oh one of my favourites I love singing along to this song. Cherish is a great song too.

[@frgnr88]

This is part of why I love this channel so much. I am familiar with some of Kool & the Gang's songs, but this is a new one for me. Definitely need to check out "Get Down On It" and "Jungle Boogie". Amber will especially enjoy "Jungle Boogie" because of its great horns. George Clinton's "Atomic Dog" is another great funk classic.

[@hk43xx]

"Fresh" is off of the 1984 album "Emergency." Other songs from that album that also were hits include the title track "Emergency," "Misled," and "Cherish."

[@MattMuirhead]

Take a look into their earlier stuff - Hollywood Swinging, Celebration, Jungle Boogie, Get down on It, Too Hot, Joanna. Hard to go wrong with most of their catalogue.

[@justindoplayer1516]

Cherrish too

[@TahoeNevada]

Kool & The Gang, Joanna! Such a great song and video. This sh*t was poppin’ when I was 12 years old back in 1984!

[@pennysilvey8868]

This song came out in 1984. I remember it. This band had hits during the 70’s and 80’s…this is 80’s.

[@diannaw3034]

True .. true!!! 😁

[@Jillyconjem]

“Hollywood Swinging” and “Jungle Boogie” are my favorites. Got to see them at an Atlantic City casino years back. They were fantastic. So much fun.

[@bobbiemotley5438]

You must listen to Too Hot, Gef Down On It, Celebration, Ladies Night, Jungle Boogie, Joanna, and my favorite chill song is Summer Madness, you would love it Amber!

[@sallygalfriday]

so fun. love it. 70's they still play this ............... well, last time i went out dancing they still played this . ( i think its been ten year lol )

[@delraeburn9013]

One of my Go to bands when doing a Disco and things need lifting up a level. You could even use their "Ladies Night" as a theme tune for Female Fridays lol

[@shawngross5420]

Ahh ... taking me back to 1984! This song was on the radio all the time. It's on my soundtrack to 6th grade!

[@darrinlindsey]

So many great Kool and the Gang songs from late 70s, through the 80s. My favorite is Misled.

[@Diva369]

Omg, that 🎵⬆️ *high note* ⬆️🎵 at the end of *Misled* ‼️

[@michellecalling]

Kool and the Gang's "Fresh" was released on November 24,1984 on the De-Lite Mercury label.

[@loonyTlu]

The thing about Funk and Disco was that it is just so joyful. It was fun and so easy to groove on. We were all happy and just had to express it by dancing our hearts out at the clubs, singing along with the car radio, and simply enjoying life. It was a great time to have been young and alive!

[@richellewest402]

Oh yes, I love Kool and the Gang! Ladies Night, Joanna, and Cherish are also great ones to listen to. One of my favorite male voices to listen to.

[@PaulWaldoff]

You gotta check out "Celebration!" Also, Kool is the bassist. I got to see them when they opened for Van Halen a few years ago and they were ON that night. The whole show was amazing. This is a rabbit hole y'all NEED to go down.

[@muzikman4399]

Amber, you have to introduce Jason to “Celebration” at least once, it’d be nice as a reaction but if not you owe it to him to hear that iconic tune. 🤘😎✌️💕

[@andyboog2010]

This was palyed at my hs prom. 80s for sure. I graduated in 85. God they where great.

[@jackofall5466]

Along the same vein, I want to recommend a band that was the first music I ever bought. I bought the 45 of The Gap Band - Dropped a Bomb. I love that funk vibe.

[@Joy-qw3wm]

Ah ,i remember as a kid watching Kool and the Gang on Top of the POps (UK:).Hope your New year is off to a great start ,and here`s to 200K guys!xx

[@MoonChild-1994]

Their song Cherish is a MUST add to the Kool and the Gang list!

[@michaelbrewer5773]

My first concert was Kool and the Gang. It was sooo cool. You are totally right, JT. Was so smooth, and the ladies loved him.

[@mre9789]

This song was sure to get everybody on the dance floor. Kool and the Gang had several great hits.

[@gaylecooley3630]

So much time in the 70's was spent dancing to Kool and the Gang, so fun. I miss that time so much, we were all dancing fools, we were all in great shape from it, and we were seriously cool. We were so cool, we didn't even realize how cool we were :)