Kool and the Gang - Get Down On It (Live New Orleans 1983)

Kool and the Gang - Live New Orleans 1983
Get Down On It

[@MISIUYT]

This performance is incredible

[@lyrsweetwater8684]

The music back then was incredible. YES🎉

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

This performance was so special because they were in New Orleans the mecca of great music. 😊 I have never heard any live performance sound this damn good. The vocals and all the instruments were on point. Horns drums bass guitar lead guitar keyboards and percussion were immaculate. Sound system was the best in the business and the stage setup was top shelf. 😊

[@lorrainecalzetta6546]

Loved them very underrated

[@leonwitherow2400]

That keytar solo left me speechless. What an incredible performance.

[@christineb7304]

Who IS he???!?

[@christineb7304]

Nevermind...Curtis Williams...I just had to keep watching, but I couldn't for rewinding to the best parts.

[@JeromeProductions]

INDEED

[@TimothyMarti]

Goosebumps THROUGHOUT that!

[@nelson1954]

Seriously out of this world. Wish he kept jamming on that incredible riff a few more times instead of teasing us with it.

[@alejandrolondono1850]

RIP Ronald Bell. Your music changed the world!

[@thecantankerouscollector]

One of the best performances ever. A great song made greater, awesome dancing and choreo and Curtis Williams on Keytar

[@NorthFiftySix]

I think it was truly a blessing to witness this amazing performance. Curtis William's Keytar solo is probably the best I've ever seen. The synchronized dancing is badass, it is impossible to hear this and not want to move. Truly a great era for music!

[@Lboogs7]

Absolutely!!

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Yessir I agree with you. 😊

[@junogoldeye]

A true blessing, I totally agree with you!

[@JessePinkman-t5o]

Kool and the Gang are one of the greatest live bands in history. I also got to see Earth Wind and Fire who were equally as fantastic live. Fantastic musicians, all of them!

[@Riceordie]

Legends say Curtis Williams is still funking that solo.

[@willgill3904]

That is the keyboard solo to end all keyboard solos! Curtis Williams is a legend it gets better and better each time, K&G are legends. No point arguing between Earth Wind & Fire, Gap Band & K&G. They're all funktastic. Just don't make them like that anymore, it's all about the money today...

[@MrJess-el8ku]

Totally agree, i just love Kool and the Gang and Earth Wind and Fire both the same. Can't choose between them.. lmao

[@1980Triumph]

***** You said, the solo is brilliant, never heard one better than this.

[@mncppc54]

Will Gill Jesus that was amazing

[@antoniogimeno207]

Truth!!!! I saw K&TG live back in '87 and was absolutely worth the price of the ticket!!!! They played this song and the keyboard solo put the place absolutely upside down, the people went absolutely nuts!!!!! what a time!!!!

[@thewisepowerchair2369]

It was about the money back then but they were better musicians. If you ask me, music has gone out of the window these days.

[@JPK452]

My favourite song in the world. Amazing. ❤❤

[@mooseknuckle9657]

Off the charts!!! Sure,the keyboard solo blew the doors off......but so did the groove,dancing and J.T. Taylor's vocals.

[@cruzmakaveli9891]

Curtis Williams doing the Keytar Solo to end ALL Keytar Solos...........mic drop !

[@patrickwinslow]

Yeah! Band members who sing, dance and play instruments. That's talent!

[@1980Triumph]

No doubt from 1982 to 1988 they were simply the best band of that era. Always great in any era they performed but they were at their zenith during that period and no artist or group could match them.

[@hype876]

Compared to earth wind and fire ?

[@1980Triumph]

hype876 Earth Wind and Fire's last tour was in 1981, they came back and toured in 1987/88. During 87/88 Kool and the Gang were still the best band out there.

[@1980Triumph]

***** The Commodores were good but as a live band they couldn't compete with Kool and the Gang, especially during the years I mentioned.

[@1980Triumph]

Muzik Michael....and again, how where they from 82-87???

[@1980Triumph]

Muzik Michael Well then what are you talking about. My comment said from 82-88 they were the best band, so why are you all talking about the Commodores from the 70's????

[@susankern5449]

These were good times 👍❤️💃💃

[@cmaurice9133]

Being a 60s baby i got to enjoy music at its finest hour. ❤

[@trelaalegre]

Amazing keyboard solo that I want to listen to forever!!! めちゃくちゃカッコいい‼︎

[@Prettymapleleaf]

Thanks mom for owning this vinyl. Total flashbacks to being little dancing my ass off to this in my living room. Yay memories

[@zs374]

Keyboard solo on level with Jimi Hendricks guitar solos with the Isley Brothers. Off the charts.

[@luis_bet0]

Best performance that I've ever seen... OMG

[@alessandradonati483]

2024, this music is still🤟🤟🤟

[@iansnyder274]

OMG..that keytar solo is unreal....holy shit..i started sweatin'..WOW!

[@christineb7304]

2:58 on ain't nothing but the best keyboard solo....EVER!!!

[@madukaihalagama1244]

keyboard solo was on another level! holy shit

[@ryancusack1]

How did that Moog not burst into flames? Because that shit was 🔥🔥🔥

[@OnlyOneNagaBABA]

they could sing, dance, play some badass tunes...and all this when performing LIVE !

[@yvonneday6784]

I've been searching for this live performance just to see Curtis Williams solo!!! Amazing

[@jaylalaing1967]

That keyboardist is smokin' on fire Curtis!! This song will make your great great great granny move!!!

[@afterstars]

I started trying to learn this keyboard solo in 1985. It’s 2021 and I’m 15 seconds into it.

[@NorthFiftySix]

That's insane

[@CD-ph5nb]

any progress I got to learn this too

[@randyveluzki3340]

Holy smokes that solo is insane awesome talent right there

[@slmeucalesa1]

Those white folks in the audience knew what was up.....nothing like good music uniting people.......peace to all lovers of K&G

[@susankern5449]

👍💞💃💃

[@robeast9009]

Curtis Williams killing it on the keys!

[@klaus150365]

That Solo from Curtis Williams is amazing. Still gives me goose bumps. Zhat´s when Music was made by Musicians and not a Computer like that crap today.

[@malinwj1167]

Actually they have electronic keys and electronic drums in this performance.

[@fleurelise997]

Curt's playing has to be why it's called a liberator. He was a sexy keytar beast!

[@chris202x_]

Epic keytar solo 🤘🏾

[@mikebell3460]

It's April 2024 I am a 43 year old white male and I am busting a Grove to this incredible song and band. This song should have been number 1 in 1981.!!! Great music is great music no matter anything else. Everybody enjoy life family friends and great misic because it will pass u by in a heartbeat.

[@telegrandbenoit5578]

Thank you for the message i loved Kool & the gang 👍🤚

[@copgirl5443]

I actually met Curtis Williams and have spent time with him. One thing he told me was he started piano lessons when he was 3. I never asked him his IQ, but it has to be in the 170's-180's. He is literally a musical genius but so kind, personable and down-to-earth .. Annnd one of the most handsome and sexy men I have ever met. Love you Curtis ❤

[@berneathermckenzie8763]

Just amazing! I wish we could go back in time. phenomena talent

[@3kingkool]

I love this performance.

[@PrinceNamor]

"Ladies and Gentlemen, on Liberator, Curtis Williams", says it all.

[@copgirl5443]

Curtis Williams is THE BOMB!

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

JT elevated KOOL and the GANG to a whole new level. Bottom line he is a talent that can't be duplicated. Have you heard how many times he can change his voice according to what song he is singing. I don't have a idol but if I did I would choose him and wish I had all the talent he has.

[@DjTIMEJD]

One of my Top 5 Male Singers. Tonight is a pure display of singing, friend.

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

​@@DjTIMEJDthe one and only JT James JT Taylor. 😊

[@charlesosei-bonsu7747]

Saturday night getting down with friends. Sweet memories awake. Love it

[@jaytw7287]

"how ya gonna do if you really don't wanna dance by standin on the wall" These were the days!

[@danielstump3204]

these men were truly gifted! look at the smile on that guy's face.

[@jandel9516]

So wish I could have been there to see this live!

[@edd5006]

they are amazing ....that is real musik

[@joemasters2270]

That sick guitar solo - WOW :)

[@Jérôme-v6j5n]

"Get Down On It" was from '81 ... Here, they perform it with an "updated" sound, plus a crew of young break dancers doing their thing in the front ... Hey : 1983, you know ! (Yeah : I know break dance is old-fashioned by now, but back then it THE sh*t !!!)

[@claytonvernon8793]

one of the greatest videos on YT, almost criminally underviewed

[@RosaC9999]

That is what I call DANCE!! AMAZING ARTISTS!!!

[@joannehines7806]

The Jersey City Dudes.partying in the Big Easy!! Love these guys all my life!! 💘 🎶 💃 👗 👡 🎷 😍 🎥 🎼

[@mariansanchez6877]

I ADORE his voice ToT love it!!!

[@DjTIMEJD]

JT Taylor, friend.

[@cymbya]

the REAL deal soul, funk, groove, great feel flow MUSIC! Joy celebration! I put them up with such as Chic, EW&F, Stevie Wonder, Isley's, Whispers, or Brothers Johnson everybody's Everything Carlos Santana

[@jdarnell123]

Kudos to Curtis Williams on keys... 2:56 to 5:50... with some very tasty chops.

[@meridionalimobiliaria3498]

the best

[@porcomusic]

one of my favorite registers, black and white people from new orleans dancing together enjoying a top quality sound

[@robsanderson3061]

Seen Kool and the Gang in Seattle in 83. We tore it up 🎊🎊🎊🎊

[@barbarawilliams6669]

One word TALENT

[@michaelauger8077]

Kool and Gang, the absolute best!!!

[@martinbudesheim3859]

Das beste was ich in meinem Leben je gesehen habe 🎉💎🗽🎩🎤🇩🇪🎷💃🧢

[@sharonandrews9572]

Listen To That Exciting Voice Of J.T.Taylor!..His Birthday Is Coming!..August 16, 61 An He Is Still Fresh And Exciting!...

[@myrnagroger132]

Great stage presence...such fun to watch...JT & KATG...THE BEST!(ls69freestyle)

[@DjAlexiaTippell]

The solos synth (Korg) was amazing...

[@KC1989ify]

Dj Alexia Tippell Moog not Korg

[@djalexia]

Kyle Crotty That's right is the same the Angela Wimbush used so much Also her ex Rene' Moore. :)

[@lonewolf4949]

The Keytar solo of ALL Keytar Solo Live !

[@Supakool85]

No one makes good music like this no more😏

[@stellaercolani3810]

Great dance tune...

[@tristmas6458]

Wow. What a Gem 🌟💖

[@rubenvanloo7890]

Como me hubiese gustado vivir en los 70' me encanta esta música!! Funk not dead!! Desde argentina!! Saludos 😁

[@kriscasteldellano9673]

Master Class

[@btac3072]

wow that solo blew my mind

[@kevinbollers2]

That Keyboard Solo!

[@aliyuabbas8034]

Cool and the Gang you guyz are so sensational and highly entertaining. I wish we can have this old good days again. Love u guyzs

[@denzelperry7024]

Simply incredible

[@elfowp]

From time to time I come here to enjoy this gold nugget

[@TheGarageChronicles]

Best Keytar solo Ever @ 2:57

[@albionboy6761]

curtis willams solo is a one off.hes funking .grooving.and hes loving it.its true.this was amazing.

[@peterpan504]

This was at the super dome for the Endymion extravaganza, they were featured in the parade that year

[@joemasters2270]

That solo was FIRE & made me jump up & dance.

[@raimundobarros5902]

Muito bom esse grupo kool &the gang

[@BenDover-yy9qe]

That keytar went to heaven that night

[@princenamor1939]

"Ladies and Gentlemen, on Liberator, Curtis Williams"

[@bigmontanaproductions9267]

This makes me so happy when I watch and listen to this!

[@metalgeniusjoe5602]

Really incredible band.

[@sharonandrews1435]

J.T..was exciten with the band! but when he went on his own! he had me to..feel his needs! then he prove my needs!.and had me dreamin! YES! them was some of his songs!

[@l3ctur4]

Los mejores Kool And The Gang que buena cancionnn Excelente xD

[@Jr-xl3xe]

I keep this on my favs. This key solo is amazing. I would love to learn to play the keys and the electric guitar

[@mimisspot6684]

19 Dec 18. Lord those Steps UGH..!

[@eduardorogeliorodriguez7012]

Esta epoca era de felicidad extrema porque pensabamos el futuro seria maravilloso

[@tytelevision8857]

One of the best front men to ever live(JT Taylor)

[@rosinhabp1]

I FEEL ALIVE AGAIN! OMG ♥

[@robeast9009]

Real music!

[@shaunp221]

Man, That guy can play that liberator bloody hell!

[@matheusmarca322]

Its like perfect, wonderfull, true musician, that solo wtf o.O! Amazing band!

[@711marvel]

Had this concert on video back in the 80's. I ran this part of it, almost as much as I ran the MJ thriller video!

[@barrijhnson8297]

Jersey City's Finest

[@Mistachill]

Great performance!

[@tanika159]

great music

[@betternursing8166]

Gotta love the BRIGHT YELLOW Jumpsuit and headband! Hallarious.

[@herbertwestermann925]

Eine Super Musik Gruppe. Sportlich. Einfach Klasse.

[@carlosamaya152]

Que barbaros que barbaros capos capos capos en lo suyo ¡ un saludo desde Mendoza Argentina , Feliz 2016 para todos

[@Cerl84]

no AIDS in 1983. Most people couldn't .afford coke People were skinny because they were more active! People actually went outside instead of staring at video games and computers all day. We also danced a lot.