Kool & The Gang - Get Down On It | REACTION

[@TwistedSither]

Back when I was a kid, Saturdays meant cartoons in the morning, and Soul Train and American Bandstand in the afternoon.

[@sallyphillips9175]

Yes sir! Same. And American Top 40 on Sundays.

[@oreally8605]

Me too

[@jancw]

And then play some games, start arguing, get your butt whupped, and get sent to bed. See ya next Saturday kids!

[@brendabernstein286]

Absolutely

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yessss! Same!! Remember Soild Gold??

[@keithsherri9096]

Miss the smoothness and class. Most of today's music is just sad. I remember roller skating to this.

[@NCJeanGenie]

Ice skating ⛸ where I grew up. Most of the time the rink played horrible music. But on Saturday nights, we kids got to control the sound! Black, brown, white, yellow - hockey players, figure skaters, speed skaters, Everyday People showing our moves on ice - most of us learned to skate before we learned how to dance!

[@francescaa8331]

Good dance music but also very well suited for skating.

[@kittykatt7652]

I love how bands and groups were fun and cool rather than "hard" and "gangsta".

[@vannjunkin8041]

Amen

[@crackerjack9320]

KK, you are right about that!

[@f86sabjf]

Yep no message of hate just groovin and accepting .

[@cl8onj388]

You are SOOO right.🤟😁

[@kittykatt7652]

@Ralph Filigenzi I miss house parties.

[@canadianaf]

You're right that you can't fight the groove. I've embarrassed myself in grocery stores, elevators, waiting rooms...

[@sharonkay8638]

You are not alone - have embarrassed my daughters more than once! However I taught them well and they love this stuff too......🥰

[@nickhill8612]

Haha I saw y'all dancing

[@unknownx7252]

😂😂😂 gots to groove lol!

[@whutvr2]

Having your own soul train line in the aisle at the grocery store

[@chellj8175]

Me too 😂😂😂 Can’t help it

[@catherineengle4196]

I love Kool and The Gang!!! When my son took his two daughters to see Van Halen in concert a few years ago They opened the show. My son and granddaughters loved their performance. They were dancing and flipping all over the stage...He told me his favorite band was Kool and The Gang now...lol.

[@bigsteveiii9893]

Catherine Engle Wow! What a combo! 👍

[@vegasjoyce13]

I’m a 66 year old lady, and I sooo enjoy watching your reactions to the videos you share. You always put a smile on my face and I actually laugh out loud sometimes. Thanks for being such a positive influence. 🤩

[@kennyoconnor6564]

Kool and the Gang is unreal. Most casuals think of celebrate, no idea how good they are.

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

Kenny O'Connor Man, Thats probably least of their best stuff. But you’re right, most people have NO idea!

[@mrbilldoubleu]

Unreal is the perfect adjective. Just so damn tight and groovy.

[@pumpkinhead34]

Saw them in 2012.they opened for Van Halen! It was awesome! I miss music like this!

[@nem3668]

True. I got to see them live back in the 80's with Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. Kool and the Gang headlined. They all put on a killer show!

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

nem36 When Lisa Lisa was a teenager she was my Camp Counselor in our local PAL! We grew up in the same NYC neighborhood, Hells Kitchen 💪❤️

[@launilarson692]

These Kool Cat’s were my daddy’s favorite “Go-to-Party” band . You just can’t not dance when they play . Wait til you play Celebration ,and you’ll see what I’m sayin’ ! Ladies Night and Joanna , there just isn’t any bad songs no matter what you play of theirs ! And they stand the test of time , you never get tired of hearing them , I know I don’t ! And the memories they bring back ........ Priceless !

[@keithgilliard9191]

Don’t forget Too Hot from same album as Ladies Night,,,,it was Huge also in 79....

[@mrsleep0000]

I saw these guys when they opened for Van Halen (yes, that really happened) They were so fucking awesome. They still put on a GREAT show.

[@klb1959]

I did too. They got people up and moving. I enjoyed them also.

[@nickhill8612]

Wow that's crazy they opened for Van Halen???

[@sassymessmess9110]

What?😲

[@nickhill8612]

@@sassymessmess9110 I know

[@antoinettelopes]

I still can't believe I didn't go to this show. I didn't know about it and found out they played Mohegan Sun, which I've been to a bunch of times, after the fact. I'll never forgive myself.

[@dylanandjordanmommy1754]

Kool & The Gang as well as Earth Wind & Fire we’re constantly playing in my house Saturday mornings while cleaning....also Teena Marie and that whole Minneapolis sound. Still do to this day

[@bowlingdj300]

As a full time DJ I'd like to say Thank You Jamel its great that your keeping the music alive and lifting peoples spirits! Cheers! Got my T shirt yesterday love it!

[@Lady_LC]

Seeing you do your own Soul Train line is equally entertaining as watching the ones from the show. Keep up the wonderful work, my fine man! ✌🏽

[@dgator3599]

Kool & The Gang had a ton of hits! Thanks for sharing this video. Love those colorful suits!!

[@susananncherrysetter3902]

I was a dancer in those days, loved Kool and the Gang, Hey! I would of spotted you clear across the dance floor....those shoulder moves give away what a good dancer you must be.....(just playing my Old Lady Card ; ) you gave me smiles this gloomy Saturday...Thanks Jamal!!

[@savage5128]

First. Your reactions to classic music is the best part of my day.

[@ronbaggett572]

We had this,and 50's sock hop,60's rock,and 70's disco at home!I remember dancing in the living room with neighbors!

[@agoodday4pi]

'Hollywood Swinging' and 'Jungle Boogie' are must listens.

[@karlsmith2570]

I gotta agree with you that Jamel definitely should do a reaction to "Jungle Boogie"

[@jessearmstead2237]

Absolutely!

[@Tennisman81]

Misled is a nice one

[@kittykatt7652]

They really started popping when JT came on the scene. His voice and style is just so cool.

[@endoraismygma]

This is what played at the roller rinks on Friday night's then we'd watch it on Soul Train right after Saturday morning cartoons. Man I'm lucky to be GenX 😎✌

[@michellemoore4585]

Amen The 70’s had the best music across many genres.

[@marilynseptember21]

No wedding is complete without a Kool and the gang song.

[@lennieblue]

Love it! How can you not move? Fabulous singers, performance, great lead singer. I remember this song back in the day. Loved it then, love it now.

[@bettiecometti8042]

Kool and the gang brings happiness to everyone, that's wonderful. Love, love 80's Funky music❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jessearmstead2237]

Try “ She’s Fresh “ by Kool n the Gang.. very catchy and danceable ... enjoy life and all that it brings.

[@PlanetJ32]

YES!

[@michelleadams5609]

Yes! and Misled

[@KellyC12070]

Also "Too Hot", "Cherish", " Joanna"

[@gerardroll6468]

What about “Emergency”??? ✊️😝

[@KellyC12070]

@@gerardroll6468 🤷‍♀️

[@jaysjams1517]

One of the first songs I learned on the bass. There is no denying that grove. Classic!

[@Lady_Jewels]

Kool and the Gang- Cherish the Love.... the most romantic song ever!

[@jjr007]

Excellent, finally a one of my suggestionsI Disco was just getting going when I graduated high school, a disco called Rashid's opened near me, Hollywood Swinging being the first song I heard there, with the disco ball sending its stars swirling around the room!

[@heidithatswho.2481]

Used to put their albums on while it was house cleaning time as kids🔥😂🔥

[@amandadenney6482]

I don't know if you've reacted to this before but how about"You Dropped A Bomb On Me" by the Gap Band

[@PlanetJ32]

You dropped the bomb on me...baby..you dropped the bomb on me There was these two tag team wrestlers back in the early 80s in Memphis area called The Fabulous Ones..Steve Kern and Stan Lane..they use to walk out to the ring with this song playing..lmao!

[@andreamace3676]

Yessss!!!!! Wooooo

[@angelhuerta3332]

Yes move that song!!

[@donnabatchelor4260]

Excellent song!!!!!!!

[@donnabatchelor4260]

Cameo. Candy!

[@cherryllcooper679]

Roller skating! Legendary!

[@sharolynmerling3197]

Let me just say you have the greatest personality and showmanship that puts a smile on my face when watching you . Keep it up we need people like you especial now with all that"s going on in our world ...

[@crimsonjet94]

I miss musicians.

[@lestranged]

and HORN sections!

[@TheMom2three]

And actual singers.

[@belindascott6916]

@@TheMom2three and actual natural talent

[@devinthierault]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/maazkoNsrceEqa8 Real bands still exist.

[@vaportrails7943]

Ok, I must give a proper list 😎👍: Dazz Band: “Let It Whip” Gap Band: “You Dropped a Bomb On Me” Rick James: “Give It To Me Baby” Chaka Khan: “Ain’t Nobody” Eddie Murphy: “Party All the Time” (that’s right)

[@michellecalling]

Too cool. Brings back a lot of memories. Thank you!!!!

[@pedrog2895]

Love the reaction...standing against the wall....Oh yeah! My Older brother and I saw them for the Emergency/Cherish Tour back in the early 80's ---One of the best concerts I have EVER seen WAY TO KOOL!!! Peace

[@dana_brooke_27]

This was so big in the club's around 1981...FUN TIMES!

[@ZitaZone]

Woo Weee. Love Kool and the Gang❤️❤️. Way to go Jamal. This is sooooo good❤️❤️✅✅💯💯. This is feel good music. We NEED this🌈⭐️🌈

[@luanakimo1]

Jamel - if this is the kind of music played in your house when you were growing up, you had an AWESOME childhood!

[@loiep]

Ok, this is SO wonderful. Bless you for reminding us all about a great band for the ages. I can’t stop smiling while watching this.

[@heathermclean-smith5893]

Love, love, love and love, Kool & the Gang! I’ve listened to so much R&B all my life and this band is one of the best! Cherish by Kool & the Gang would be one I’d love for you to do, Jamel.

[@donnabatchelor4260]

Damn I loved dancing to this! Jamal the wig looks like it wants to stay there lol

[@angelabarnes03]

Saw them in concert!!! Amazing! I am glad I grew up with this music... needs to make a come back!! Feel good music!!!

[@kraig7777]

I just want you to know since this whole crazy stuff started you're my favorite media show, and I'm including TV and everything else. I hit the 'like' button on your videos as soon as they start!

[@markburnham7512]

You're taking me back, brother. In those days I was listening to Pink Floyd at home. But I carpooled with some nice ladies, and the carpool listened to KIIS FM with Rick Dees. And Kool was played every day. I don't care who you are or what you like, when this song plays you cannot sit still. You should have seen that carpool. Thanks for the memory.

[@davidwalker683]

Jamel you’re a blast.... kool and the gang were so good.

[@TruthFactsLM57]

63 yrs young , and remember growing up in the 1970's in Miami loving motown and funk to dance to , white chocolate is this guy through and through .

[@gregcormier2379]

Jamel, even though you were born much later than this period you soul belonged there ! So cool you grew up hearing this great music. Love how the entire band is dancing to the beat in this video.

[@xy9891]

Kool & The Gang: MISLED Another great song! :D

[@lindawinchcole9144]

Miami Vice LOL , used to love that , l remember the guys wearing the jackets with the sleeves folded half way , living here in Scotland the weather was never really that warm for that style LMAO 🥰

[@MarkTheLostTraveler]

Jamel and some Kool and The Gang is the best part of my day.

[@PhoenixRisen63]

This song came out the year I graduated, 1981, and it STILL packs dance floors.

[@wendym9021]

In 1995 I went to Music Midtown in Atlanta. Kool and the Gang was the last band to play on Saturday night at the main stage. I remember being amazed at the diverse crowd they drew because there was all kinds of music there...all genres. Everyone left left ‘their’ music to come watch them perform. One of my all time favorite memories!

[@dantehiramoto]

I was born in 95 and im always thankful my parents played all this amazing music for me. My playlist is pretty much every song before 1990.

[@tigerwilliams7723]

Average White Band doesn’t get enough mention. They were one the tightest, funkiest bands from the 70s. They laid down the funk with “Cut the Cake” on Soul Train, that’s saying sumthin’. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mITUamZ-qNNjeMk Btw, anybody remember School Boy Crush, Pick up the Pieces, Person to Person, and the slow jams, A Love of Your Own and Cloudy…umph umph umph.

[@paul-Ess]

@ted ritola and Tiger Williams,fuck yeah,lets do them all.C'mon Jamel.

[@toots19]

Love AWB!

[@sandyshoenberger2697]

Yes! So good!

[@sassymessmess9110]

I listed all these songs on another reaction except I forgot: "Person To Person" and "If I Ever Lose This Heaven".

[@toots19]

@@sassymessmess9110 and queen of my soul and soul searchin

[@Peaceful-Dez]

I saw them in concert on "The Cape" (Cape Cod (Hyannis) MA) and I had so much fun with dancing and singing along with them. Their stage rotated and they got everyone grooving, so much fun!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

LOVE Kool and the Gang!!! “Misled” is a fav of theirs, and there are MANY!! ❤️💛☮️💟✌️

[@teetee_555]

OMG! One of my ALL time favs!!! Kool and the GANG! Love all of their stuff!!!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Soul Train and American Bandstand were the shxt back in the day! Also , Jamel and anyone else, remember Solid Gold?! Lol 💛✌️

[@ricsithompson6671]

An incredibly talented and charismatic frontman, who could have a crowd eating from the palm of his hand. Kool and the Gang were a hit machine, and so much fun. Echoing the sentiment from a previous comment, when it was about fun and not trying to be gangster. I love classic funk. 50 year old metal head.

[@thomasbranch3826]

I love kook and the Gang I’m old enough to remember when these songs first come out and it was alway great fun to listen and dance to them. How can you not be in a happy mood after hearing this.

[@andreawalter9212]

Hey there-how about some Gap Band-"Burn Rubber on me?" or Brick "Dazz."

[@bbb462cid]

Why you wanna hurt me?

[@andreawalter9212]

@@bbb462cid Yep-"put that pedal to the metal."

[@monicamad1285]

He does have a reaction to The Gap Band, Party Train.

[@oreally8605]

Or party train. Gap band were funky.

[@bbb462cid]

@@andreawalter9212 oh, now I have to go dig that album up

[@Glodoe525]

😂 I just love watching you! I was 20 years old when this song came out and when I was at a party you can Bess believe I was the fist one on that floor. This is my music 70s and 80s we’re the best years for me in music. I love to dance and had so much fun! Man I wish I could turn back the clock! I love to watch your reactions your so cute and funny thank you for bringing back real music and loving it and spreading the love. ❤❤❤👍🏼👊🏼🙌🏼👏🏼😊❤️

[@MegaEaglelover]

Yet another great Roller Skate rink song 🤠🤘🏼🤠🤘🏼

[@poobearsbeautifulgoddess2416]

I SOOOO MISS THOSE DAYS :-(

[@Stephanie-StarTrekFan-is-Muji]

YASSSS! Every time I hear this song I want to dance on my roller skates.

[@justpeachy06]

A true classic. This and Celebrate are always on the family party playlist....everyone gets up to dance! The old folks too (after they've had few whiskeys or gin and tonics)!

[@shariwelch8760]

Kool & the Gang played at my Grad Night! Lots of High Schools in Southern California have their Grand Night at Disneyland. It was so much fun. Class of 1981!

[@lionofct]

Why don't most of today's musicians look as smooth as this? Their suits and stage presence were just as electric as the music.

[@brianhardy612]

If you are going into the 80's you will have to get a mullet wig now. Lol

[@lestranged]

a Jheri Curl

[@pennysilvey8868]

No he needs Jheri curl!!! LOL pffft pffft pffft!!! Remember those????

[@laurie5925]

😂

[@maryannturton9830]

Noooooo!

[@suemommie]

Saw them at Disney World something like ‘78-‘79 back before it was called The Magic Kingdom. It was called ‘World Series of Entertainment’ and they had different groups around the park. I only remember them and KC and the Sunshine Band. Edit: Saw them at Universal Studios in Orlando, too. This would have been in the 2000’s-2015 not sure what years they came but it was the Mardi Gras concert series. They were just as good as back in the day and KC and the Sunshine band was also part of the series. They used to be the last act every season for a few years. Always a good time!

[@seangawne8392]

We all listened to this music when we went dancing, or roller skating. This music was so good people would even go to a disco. Or maybe that was the only place to meet pretty girls. Anyhow, it beats the heck out of most of today's music. You always bring a smile, brother.

[@e.coughlin6608]

You have to do Average White Band “Cut the Cake” on Soul Train!

[@marymcginn8761]

Pick up the Pieces! But, yeah, AWB is a must!

[@jaimegarcia6114]

Both!! "Cut The Cake" and "Pick Up The Pieces"!!

[@nickhill8612]

@@jaimegarcia6114 Haha 🎂✂

[@sassymessmess9110]

@@nickhill8612 😆

[@nickhill8612]

@@sassymessmess9110 Haha

[@PaulOutdoors]

Saw this superb band 4 times live here in the UK during the 80s on the "Emergency" tour... My sis had a mini bus full of friends but no driver so I drove but wasn't keen on going to the gig itself but did, AND OMG I was hooked from the get go. Superb 😊👍

[@NewOldVideos-d5o]

I was very fortunate to have this music, hard rock and pop music playing all the time in my house....

[@chellj8175]

❤️❤️Have to dance to these great songs! The 70’s were a blast!! Disco was a very groovy time!! Love Cool and The Gang. One of my fav songs by Cand the gang!!

[@karaminalee]

We will follow you to any decade, my friend! ❤️

[@amylou2395]

I saw the thumbnail and got super happy” I KNOW he’s gonna dance!!” Never a disappointment, always a pleasure to see you brother❤️

[@ramonaestrada601]

Lol I’m 74 and an remember dancing to this one... I’m so glad I could dance , my kids said , my mama can burn it it !,

[@andreadeamon6419]

I was blessed with a Kentucky mom who let me listen to anything i wanted except for the Beatles. It was an elvis household 😉 I listened to all of this growing up and she knew before she passed that i was also learning about the Beatles but still loved elvis. Elvis is so loved my daughter has lyrics tattooed on her arm. She's in her 20s.

[@Stephanie-StarTrekFan-is-Muji]

Every time I hear this song I want to dance on my roller skates at a roller rink. I loved skating to this song when it came out.

[@phyllisroark8526]

Jamal, Get down on it! Thanks for putting a smile on my face this morning. We would skate to this one.. lol Listening to good music and watching you dance the whole time... PRICELESS!!

[@susieq4680]

Love your reactions Jamel. I can tell you enjoy the music.

[@tracyz9155]

Hey, I liked this, too, but I listened to everything then. There ain’t nothing like the old groove. Happy you have been discovering ALL the great music 💖💖👍

[@gagirl0499]

One of the best dance songs ever. Love it! Classic

[@marywagoner8527]

I love this song! It brings back memories of Rollerskating on Friday nights! Love it!!

[@Stephanie-StarTrekFan-is-Muji]

IKR It's so difficult to listen to this song without my roller skates moves.

[@drasticbread249]

I love that in this video they're hardly even pretending to play their instruments, they're in that studio just like "Well this could look really dull, let's just have everybody dance and have fun with it."

[@kestrelle5345]

I'm getting so used to seeing you in a fro now. It's growing on me! Plus, you always know where your comb is!

[@kennethstark9383]

Part of my youth I’m afraid I’m nearly 60 now but loved it at the time lol groove baby 👍🇬🇧

[@elainewhite4995]

I don’t think you realise how much joy you bring into lives with your reactions And here you are picking one of my favourite groups in my opinion they never put out a bad song my favourite is Joanna Love from London 🥰🎤

[@anneking4656]

Love this! Groovin’ with the Unity Wig! You go Jamel!!! Enjoy your reactions and sending the love your way...☺️💜💜

[@vannjunkin8041]

One of my faves by them.. Kool and the Gang decorated time like non none other.. 🤘🏼🖤🤘🏼⚜ monstrous groove

[@TheMom2three]

I always loved Kool and the Gang. I saw them in 1987, I think, at the Biloxi Coliseum. They were amazing!!!!

[@katiaoliveirarufinomedeiro3157]

Sonzaço do Kool & the Gang !!! Curti demais na época e até hoje. Saudações do Brasil !!!!!

[@athena6307]

Kool and the Gang a fantastic group! No matter the mood these guys will lift you up!!

[@karenlee4874]

I was raised on the 70s and 80s music of all kinds and I feel so blessed that I heard all these songs. It was a time when we all had fun and was less stressed.

[@klyph]

Man, your whole lineup for today was straight FIRE! Love it! Happy Saturday.

[@Erin-uz2gf]

"some people are just shy" that's me! as I get older I wanna dance more. I know I got it in me

[@mariaarias8770]

I used to dance this song with my toddler in my classroom . 😳😱😂💜💜 To see those little kids moving their little bodies, WAS SO ADORABLE ! Hahaha Get Down son It PEOPLE ! I love She So Fresh ? I just love this guys ! Come back again please. 😩

[@billfeeney8898]

My parents had this playing too, on 8-track. We also the music you've been discovering. Since my parents are older, we also had Big Band music on 8-track.

[@janettem7374]

This is one of my favorite songs ever. Your dancing is the funniest 🤣 ❤️🌹🎉

[@jmelio1]

those days were so carefree. Maybe because I was a teen but still. The music too!

[@CBDM777]

Kool and the Gang are incredible. It was back when you had to have talent to make it. Thank God for the recordings!

[@KANMyrtz]

My brother used to play the ‘Something Special’ 8-track tape all the time!!! I love me some Kool & The Gang ❤️