TELL HER!| FIRST TIME HEARING Kool & The Gang - Joanna REACTION

[@waltpasternak9426]

Celebration has to be next. Could be the greatest party song of all time.

[@donkey3187]

Agree...do that one next!

[@Juan_E_Dewitt]

Concur‼️

[@ZacCostilla]

My favorite Kool and the Gang song after Cherish. It came out when I was 5 years old, and I used to BEG my mom for a quarter all the time to play Celebration on the jukebox in our restaurant.

[@nicolaanne4787]

Celebration is a must, such a great song to dance to and played at every disco back in the day, I know that you J and Amber will love it!👍💜

[@andreadeamon6419]

And ladies night

[@jdub2591]

My favorite from Kool and the Gang

[@ken7531077]

A song from a much happier and better time.

[@chrisoakley5830]

A muuucchh better time.

[@sherrihimes7357]

Amen

[@gemini802]

Yeah early 80's good times not like life now

[@Asian_Jeremy]

“Misled” is a nice funky one to check out from Kool & The Gang!

[@annie-yt7vq]

Yes, please!!

[@scottNNJ]

Misled is such an underrated song. I agree … funky sound and a good story.

[@RockaRolla1971]

Misled is amazing song

[@RoGueNavy]

Total rocker!!

[@captainprototype187]

@@scottNNJ underrated indeed. Very good song, havent heard it in many many years,

[@LastLetterisZed702]

You can't go wrong with "Ladies Night," "Get Down On It" and "Celebration." All three songs are from the late 70's and early 80's and still are awesome in the year 2023! These songs are all recorded by Kool & the Gang.

[@LMmccallL57]

I saw them react to "Ladies' Night" and "Get Down On It", and you're right about not going wrong with either of those, plus "Celebration". 👍🏽

[@v.j.3029]

Their next Kool & the Gang reaction should be Let's Go Dancing (Ooh, La, La, La), a great summer song with a reggae vibe.

[@jamesnunziato8068]

That is one of the best feel good songs ever made

[@InvestBetter.]

"Misled" is my favorite K&G Jam😎

[@darylmckay]

I loved the song, reaction, but even more the look of triumphant vindication on Amber's face 😊😂

[@jeffarbuckle4615]

Much love Jay, but Amber got you this time!!😂

[@empire7179]

Kool & the Gang have been making Banger since the 70s.. Their first two hits are "Hollywood Swinging" and "Jungle Boogie"..💣💥👍🏽✌🏽

[@docj72]

“Jungle Boogie” is about as funky as it gets. You also can’t go wrong with “Misled”.

[@walterrutherford8321]

Funky Stuff is funkier. 😆

[@ericsinger2692]

How about "Open Sesame"?

[@lynnwells8142]

She right it’s Joanna. Lol

[@hustledude]

A great funky Kool and the Gang song is “Misled” one of my favorites by them

[@RoGueNavy]

Y'all are gonna get blown away by "Misled", a total rocker!!

[@marcussmith6805]

Although I'm only 27-years-old, this is my favorite Kool & the Gang song. This and "Cherish" rank highly for me.

[@nonenone7250]

Cherish with the seagulls sound ...

[@MK-fc2hn]

Fun fact: The video is 40 years old.. and the diner in it still exists.. it's called Colonial Diner in Lyndhurst NJ.

[@brianscott9906]

Smooooooth song. Love it mixed in with 80s other grooves.

[@dennis43460]

Victory, Let's go dancin, Stone Love , Take my Heart , Tonight , lots of great songs in this bands catalog

[@billofalltrades2633]

Great tune love them! A classic for sure!

[@blueeyedcowboy8291]

Couldn't click on this video fast enough! I love Kool & The Gang so much. This is my favorite song, but they have soooo many smooth ass songs. I just love the part of the video when it shows her reminiscing about young Joanna on what must have been the best night of her life, dancin and romancin.

[@stevehovsepian3168]

So sweet. I’ve never seen the video before and loved it. Just beautiful! Love Kool and the Gang and Jay & Amber. Praying that your eyes will heal, Jay.

[@markfadness9204]

"Joanna" was Kool & the Gang's 24th single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking @ #2 in early 1984. On the R&B chart, "Joanna" peaked @ #1 for 2 weeks and was their 35th charting single. On the R&B chart, it was Kool & the Gang's 7th #1 (grand total = 9) . In contrast, only one K&TG single hit #1 on the Hot 100: "Celebration" in 1980/81.

[@captainprototype187]

1984 was a great year in music. Still go back to that year when puberty hit me like a rock on the face.

[@dabearcub]

We all have Wikipedia you dope.

[@bonniespruin6369]

84 was the best year for music. I still love it all.

[@davidhuggan6315]

It also got to number 2 in the UK

[@Jimmy_Phantom]

One of my all-time favorite bands, with one of my all-time favorite male vocalists (JT). Can't go wrong with Kool & The Gang..

[@terrellinc22]

JT's Duet with Regina Belle "All I want is forever" is beautiful.

[@marvel7146]

My favorite Kool and the Gang song is Get Down on It but all their songs are great.

[@eddiegoofball]

Celebration, Too Hot, Misled, Jungle Boogie, Hollywood Swinging, Funky Stuff, Love the Life You Live, Summer Madness, Tonight, Open Sesame, Big Fun... still so many great hits to do.

[@blackblake3658]

You mention some of their better music. But on this channel you get more of the crossover hits which aren't always the best music.

[@chrisoakley5830]

Great list, this band was solid for two decades. They had hits throughout the 70s and for most of the 80s as well. The lead singer JT Taylor has one of the best voices ever. I always looked forward to the next Kool and the Gang hit.

[@Shadowruse]

Kool and the Gang hold a special place in my heart. So smooth, soo sweet, so SO Kool.

[@PatrickChachulski]

Great harmonies and takes me back to Fall of 83. Good times!

[@brt5273]

A treasure. These guys made such great music❤

[@TheGenXTeacher]

This song is so smooth. Just love it. And I love the banter between you two about the title. Amber was right and you should never argue with Momma! LOL The lyrics are simple but so effective. The harmonies and horns are spot on. Just an all around great song.

[@captainprototype187]

I also love the simple but heavy bassline,

[@meggiles6848]

Celebration, Jay

[@SRGots]

I named my first Cabbage Patch Doll Joanna because of this song!

[@teethang1]

This song first came out when I was in Kindergarten, and I remember this one kid in my class, his name was John, had a crush on this girl in our class named Joanne, and at 5 years old he used to get up in front of the class and sing this to her at least once a week. This song will forever remind me of that.

[@becomethestar]

Definitely gotta do Tonight & Misled. Both are cool and groovy. Misled is pretty rockin

[@stevenblock9712]

There are still a number of Kool and the Gang hits that you have not heard and none will disappoint. They are not all the same, but their sound is always recognizable. Hollywood Swingin' and Too Hot are favorites of mine and of course, Celebrate is a favorite everywhere.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Such a great reaction, Jay and Amber. Jay, I hope that your eye is better soon. For more, Kool and The Gang: 'Celebration', 'Fresh', 'Jungle Boogie', 'Open Sesame' and 'Summer Madness'.

[@alanmusicman3385]

Joanna was a number one hit in the UK. I always preferred "(When You Say You Love Somebody) In the Heart" and "Steppin' Out" and their bittersweet song ""Too Hot" (which has a great Sax break on it) - but truthfully most of their hit singles still sound great so you can't really go too far wrong with Kool.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love me some Kool and the gang!

[@BM-hb2mr]

This song was popular back when we all went to the skating rink. Who here remembers those days!!?? Friday and Saturday nights, roller skating. Oh ya!!

[@harpergras]

Another great song by this iconic group.

[@steveshovlar994]

Kool and the Gang, Summer Madness! Get. It. On!

[@bellodrade]

Christmas 1983. Will never forget it. I was 20, hitting the clubs. This song just defines that era for me.

[@jerrysharpnack4010]

The. 80s rock Kool and the gang thank you for excellent music

[@paulwalker9421]

Beautiful wonderful song .Great music by Cool And The Gang Thank you

[@ibarzabal]

This song was a product of its time. You rarely see lyrics like these anymore, where someone proclaims their love in such a deep and innocent way.

[@coolbreeze4066]

I’ve seen them live 3 times, all when JT was the lead vocalist. I’ve seen many concerts, and Cool and the Gang was the best!

[@delorespetree3243]

Love this song

[@AlAndValOffGrid]

Haven't heard this is so long. So nice to hear it again.

[@ervicito77]

This song always brings me back to fun, happy, innocent times in the 1980s for me when I was a kid. My older cousins would usually play this on rotation. Also, I've never heard of the pronunciation of Joanna as "Jo-AH-nah." Amber is like "Jo-WANNA bet that you're wrong, J?" Haha!

[@danceshadowmoon1]

I saw them at the Ohio State Fair and it was the best concert I have ever attended. I never saw one person sitting during the entire concert. And to this day, their music far exceeds music from so many other bands and I still love playing them.

[@bradjbourgeois73]

Damn. haven't heard this in YEARS! Great song!

[@jeanstrickland2445]

😱 It’s been awhile since I heard this song , still makes me smile 😊

[@danrumble74]

Probably the first kool and the gang song I ever heard. Been a fan ever since this came out 😎👍

[@johncable9238]

0:17 those shades brooooo. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@jaybaker149]

“Kool & the Gang” have never done us wrong!

[@edkeaton]

This is one of my favorite songs from the legendary "Kool and the Gang." The sax solo and the horns on this is amazing! Thanks Jay and Amber for uploading this classic! 😎👍❤️

[@InvestBetter.]

#2 song in the country in 1983. My favorite band could make any song, in any genre, at superior quality Probably ran into Michale Jackson's "Billie Jean" or "Beat It", at the top of the charts Or "Flashdance (What a Feeling)" which controlled music for the Spring of 1983 It takes a lot of talent to get this old school sound to the top, in the middle of the 1980's

[@chrisoakley5830]

Exactly right, when I listen to some of the old American Top 40 countdown shows from the 80s, seems like almost every song is a classic. They had to be good to make the top 40 back then.

[@stephaniejones4749]

I love this song.I like to video cause I like how she reminisce when she was a dancer back in the day and how now they all dote on her love the song. Love the concept of the video❤

[@hippielady123]

Amber's right

[@peterhadfield9840]

Love this tune!

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Hollywood Swingin is really funky by Kool and the Gang, you'll love it. Prince did a live version of it in concert and of course killed it.

[@bmiamiwai]

Seen them live 3 times each were epic shows

[@1220joeyj]

“Stone Love”- one of their most underrated

[@jamesrobbison]

Love this song, takes me back to my college days and courting my lady, she was MY Joanna and became my wife of 36 years now!!

[@BeckyLStoutWriter]

Did y'all know there's a song called "Amber" by 311? Granted, it is referring to the color amber, but I think our girl here can claim it! 😊

[@earth2kosmickitty]

Ohhh yes, that's a MUST REACT to! I still love that song, it reminds me of such beautiful times watching videos with my kids. My daughter and I loved this song, and my son still sings it and he's 29! 🥰

[@Robsan40]

Not only great because of the name of the song, but they would be discovering an amazing 80's/90's band that they haven't reacted to. 311 has some great songs. "Down" and "Come Original" are gems.

[@earth2kosmickitty]

@@Robsan40 They sure did!!! There were some great bands back in that era! Soooo much more amazing bands and music are still yet to be explored and discovered!

[@steviekc9057]

My favorite from them!!! I think you would dig their song "Jungle Boogie" (also on the Pulp Fiction soundtrack ❤)

[@chrisharris7931]

Summer Madness by Kool and the Gang is one of the best Jazz instrumentals ever recorded., They have so many great songs.

[@danadesimone9322]

Sure do..the rea From 73 to 76 is when i loved them the most..

[@kdrive8213]

Jay, I recommend "Jungle Boogie", "Funky Stuff", " Open Sesame", "Ladies Night", "Misled" just to name a few. Luv ur channel and luv ur heartfelt reactions to songs positive and negative...keep up the great work and I look forward to more of ur Kool and the Gang reactions🙂

[@jessejamessimons483]

Alright my babies.... That's right ‼️ Kool and the Gang is the band that can stand the test of time with their awesome hits‼️💯🔥🎼🎶🎹🎸🥁🎤😎👍🏼

[@pfcampos7041]

Celebration is definitely a must for your next reaction. It was a huge during my tween years. I remember it was my sisters graduation class song. (Class of 83). We were always dancing to it. 😁💃

[@rwschumm]

Always loved their music... this one has Great Harmony! Great Reaction, You Guys! :)

[@PatiAnn]

Thats my girls song 💃💃since thats my daughters name... Thank you Amber ❤❤

[@StevenJones-sw3lc]

As the girl I love is also named Joanna I have to say I have played this for her. She is the lady I truly fell for.

[@richremaly8418]

Lol 😂love that smug look when Amber heard how it was pronounced 😊.

[@ST-dy2uz]

❤ Love this song! Always reminds me of my mom. ❤

[@eurofritz4617]

J.T. is so smooth

[@craigoxford5611]

This song charted on the billboard Hot 100 on November 5, 1983 and it peaked at number 2 for 1 week and this was there 31st single

[@rudymenchaca9340]

Great song

[@DocRock1965]

“Tonight”, “Misled”, “Emergency” or “Ladies Night”. The first three I listed were big hits in the 80’s and constantly being played in the dance halls and bars in my area. Of course “Ladies Night” is one of their biggest hits from the 70’s(1979). If yo haven’t played this song the next slow one should be “Cherish”.

[@TheNotSoFatman72]

A total feel good video from a time when these songs were a soundtrack to our lives as kids from that time... Great choice!👍

[@Impromac]

I am so glad that you took the last suggestion for Joanna. It is really one of JT Taylor's finest vocals. Misled has a rock like sound with guitar.

[@michaellynch9550]

Kool & the gang was the first tape I ever had. I think I was about seven or eight. I wore that tape out.

[@debbie995]

I love it when I can tell you guys are really enjoying a song 🥰

[@unwantedkit4595]

Check out another good song by Kool & The Gang- "Misled." JT Taylor on lead never failed to deliver.

[@pamelaesparza1586]

Celebration is another fun song❤️❤️

[@mrreed2000]

“Take My Heart”…. So smooth!!! Jo-Ann-A

[@garmquessler]

Absolutely BRILLIANT pop music!

[@memorylane7068]

The early Kool & The Gang was super Funky! They later had much chart success with their smoother style.

[@blackblake3658]

Crossover.

[@stevehamilton8824]

Kool & The Gang are one of my favorite R&B/Funk bands from the 70's & 80's. Great music!

[@davidreyna7712]

I loved your reactions. This is a fantastic song and it takes me back a long, long time ago.

[@scm021374]

You guys will have to do "Tonight" next. So funky

[@christianbrasso8257]

LOVE THIS SONG! SO CHILL. AS SAID ELSEWHERE, CELEBRATION HAS TO BE YOUR NEXT KOOL&GANG SONG-THEIR BIGGEST HIT AND BEST DANCE TUNE.

[@frakte]

Fun fact: when this song was out in early 1984, it was one of George Michael’s favorites and served as an inspiration for his classic song “Last Christmas”.

[@Trish-ql9kz]

Never heard this and there isn’t much I don’t know about George Michael... there are many many songs that have a similar sound to each other, infact Barry Manilow claimed that it sounded like his Can’t Smile Without You.

[@jakeaurod]

I wonder if the video inspired the Jets "You Got It All", also set in a diner with a dream sequence.

[@johnharding7650]

These guys were big when I was in high school. Old school cool. They didn't need cussing or nastiness to be cool. Clean cool.

[@jmtz23]

"Steppin' Out" is a hit song for Kool & the Gang. It reached #12 on the R&B chart , you'll love James "J.T." Taylor falsetto

[@michaellynch9550]

I have never heard that name said the way J pronounced it

[@kennyphillips6281]

Kool & The Gang - Too Hot That's the track 👍

[@woodchucknation]

Yes Got to run shelter, gotta run for shade

[@raymondperez2972]

I love this song back in the disco day's at the dance clubs in the 70's and 80's I probably danced to this song when it played much Aloha to both of you!!!

[@wendell6468]

sophomore year in college, had a girlfriend that i absolutely loved. this was my song for her...❤️

[@tlo35]

Joanna is a beautiful name. Wish more people name their daughters Joanna now days.

[@MrIceman2307]

Get Down on It for funkiness and Celebration for overall party vibe - one of the best ever.

[@gardnerdan17]

Your next Kool & The Gang should be "Hollywood Swinging". Jay it's very funky!!!