Kool & the Gang - Straight Ahead • TopPop

'Straight Ahead is the single from the album 'In the Heart', the fifteenth studio album by the funk band Kool & the Gang, released on November 21, 1983. The album became a hit and brought a return to the Billboard charts for the band. "Straight Ahead" was a top twenty hit in the UK.
Kool & the Gang is an American band formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1964 by brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell, with Dennis "D.T." 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 (1970).
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/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 number one "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.
'Straight Ahead' reached # 11 on the Dutch Top 40 on 25 February 1984.
The TV recording for Toppop was recorded around 19 January 1984.
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Broadcast date: 21-11-1983
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[@johnnyc.arcevargas318]

WHEN THE MUSIC HAD A REAL PURPOSE IN LIFE. These guys sent the message.

[@martinplatt5928]

Incredible band.....saw them live in 1984....best band ever by a mile.

[@brianburton7172]

One of the coolest soul bands of all time. Love this song!!!!!

[@ellieredrup8526]

Only ever seen one other band that look like they're genuinely enjoying what they're doing. Earth Wind and Fire are the same

[@chukwudiekezie8250]

This song brings back many fond memories .... Those were the days when music was REALLY music...

[@niaskye3853]

The Greatest Band in the World..❤🎶🎤🎸

[@mariosantiago3691]

I love this beautiful song .Real music with beautiful message

[@mariadelrefugiollamasmiran7012]

No tiene mucho q los escucho pero,en verdad me encantaron,Soy fan de la buena música Y que gran grupo ii Bravo !! De verdad los admiro hasta donde yo viva pues Soy de la tercera edad ja ja ja ja,Eso no me desanima El ❤ sigue siendo joven 😂

[@moniquealexisthys9248]

I do believe, that 'straight ahead' is one of the best song of Kool and the gang !

[@franzis80er19]

Das war noch Musik ❤

[@magnoliamonkeyd4457]

Merciii TopPop 😚😚😚😚😚 rare ces vidéos de Kool and The Gang.suis repartie à l'époque de l'adolescence 😉et ça fait mon bonheur.

[@martinp220]

Kool and the Gang ist das mit Beste was über Jahrzehnte die Musik 🎶Branche heraus brauchte, ihre Musik 🎶und ihre Tänze bringen gekonnt immer gute Stimmung Laune. Ich kann nicht anders muss immer gleich mit Tanzen. Love Kool and the Gang.

[@chiefjoe8706]

Love this group forever.

[@davidfrancis273]

Wonderful. Love the brass. 'Keep the spirit high and your heart in love' What a positive message of hope and optimism!

[@Greg59]

So true

[@William_sJazzLoft]

Kool and the Gang doing what they do best. They always excelled at the feel_good, inspirational tunes

[@karnallsop9673]

Their music is very uplifting! It's got feel good factor!! 💯👍🎶

[@peterkaca9000]

aq %

[@sassycat9939]

Are you kidding me" get down on it" has 73 million views (top tune) but why has this only got 21,096 my god this is a top top top tune very underated

[@sergiojippys3838]

Best song ever

[@user-dk5xo9tl4n]

Faites nous revenir comme au temps d avant ❤❤❤❤❤

[@maxborger8573]

what?

[@seanhazlewood634]

Fantastic group some true disco classics

[@lmmiex2480]

Keep moving straight ahead everyone. It can be done whatever you're difficulties. Keep your spirit high xxxx

[@user-gn6wv1ct1u]

Exelentw toda su musica ,,,innolvidable los 80s no hay otra mejor decada en la musica

[@paulgreen9792]

I have noticed the consistent high musical quality of their songs. The arrangements are very infectious and well thought out. This piece in particular has very swift and inventive chord progressions and vocal stylings and a very happy theme. The baselines are momentous and engaging making for a fun filled ride. Good stuff! PWG

[@davidfrancis273]

An excellent summary. It's brilliant

[@jdee8267]

So true, band started in the 60s with more of a jazz sound, all of of them complete masters of technique, song construction, performance, and production, doesn’t get much better for me

[@flavio3.095]

ça c est de la bonne musique ! Elle te file la patate pour la journée entière sans problème .

[@mariosantiago3691]

The most uplifting song ever amazing

[@sylvielambert3756]

I love the group Kool&the gang beautiful boys💘💘💘💘💘

[@chucke4939]

Definitely one of the ALL TIME SOUL bands of ALL TIME!!! KOOL was Definitely COOL but JT was & still is SPECTACULAR..

[@martafigueroa2311]

Los amo a estos muchachos los mejores de todos los tiempos !!!❤️❤️👏👏👏👍

[@lilianamarques6993]

🎶 🎶 🎶 Keep the spirit high and your heart in love 🎶 🎶 🎶

[@pelegrihenri4993]

The best way to fly ..isn't it?

[@davidfrancis273]

Such a wonderful message!

[@danizabarrera8618]

KOOL And The Gang 😍♥️❗The Best Band foreverrrrr and ever

[@gerardoveradiaz2693]

Me gusta ésta música y el grupo también, en mi juventud bailé mucho y admiro la calidad de la agrupación

[@gerardoveradiaz2693]

Si es cierto,antes la música tenía más calidad en la letra y armonía musical y ésta es una demostración de lo bello que es cantarle a una mujer o a tu pareja o familia y nada vulgar, todo hermoso

[@saintlolaure7217]

Quel groupe. ..j'adore

[@u.s_nyc8513]

Oh Baby..how good is this.

[@TheFlint66]

Great song don’t make them like this these days pure class

[@sadandlonely1980]

This sounds sunshines, and summer and it smells so good.

[@mhazaa]

Miss that era

[@rubenzamorano5194]

Kool and the Gang. Classic Forever.

[@billypaterson4007]

What a band sheer brilliance have most of their music no soul band betters them.

[@mickmcgowan7756]

What a tune let's go

[@user-qt9uw9rs5e]

JT TAYLOR ERA LA ATRACION Y EL MEJOR CANTANTE EL GRUPO EN GENERAL ERA UNA EMINENCIA TODAVIA SON LOS MEJORES AUNQUE PASE EL TIEMPO 2024😊😊

[@lazarosvasileiadis914]

Love... feelings... beautiful memories = wonderful years ♥️

[@karnallsop9673]

Definitely!! 😀🎶👍💞

[@vic77more]

26 de julio de 2024. Un viernes en A Coruña. Cielo color humo, brioso viento de la mar, huelga de basureros. Charles y yo en La Barbería escuchamos este maravilloso temazo pinchado por Pamela Rodríguez. Enamorarse es cruel. Y fantástico.Pero ya llevamos así más de un año.

[@antoniolorenzoarzamendia17]

Forever kool The best music

[@annebrockwell5006]

Another great track, the disco days were great

[@jmrx12]

Not classified as disco-more smooth r&b with a groove.

[@user-so4qs5mg3t]

Les bon souvenir chez les copines en soirée magnifique ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@markrussell3414]

Kool and the gang awesome band with amazing vocals with plenty of soul music 🎸🎵🥁🥁🎸🎤🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@Bigmikenorthern]

KATG with JT lead vocals were the best!!

[@wagnaldogarcia7273]

Banda espetacular dos anos 80 que fez história com muitos sucessos cresci ouvindo com 12 anos o primeiro sucesso ladies night e hoje com 55 anos voltando no tempo nessa época maravilhosa saudades a música é eterna nunca morre sempre viva em nossos corações

[@debbiehill7083]

straight ahead one of their songs I loved so much I was so sad to hear ronald and his brother i think died , R.I.P

[@thierryhebert2373]

Une tuerie ❤

[@magorztadrzewicka5203]

Jak oni się świetnie bawią ile usmiechu i humoru.... 😍😘😘😘

[@cellpat2686]

The words fit K&G's mantra at the time. Thank you guys.

[@franckaffolaby1429]

il y a une magie cachée derrière Straight Ahead

[@moralake3840]

I love this live.

[@stephanedeparis5333]

Ah lalalalalal qu' est ce que pu breaker sur ce morceau pffffff que de souvenir j adore respect

[@sylvielambert3756]

Ça fait du bien de retrouver ce superbe groupe. Ça c'était de la musique pour danser pas comme maintenant des chansons de 🤯🤯🤯. J'espère que tu es d'accord avec moi à plus 😜😜😜😜

[@sanaenaumann7895]

@@sylvielambert3756 en un mot tu a tous résumé,suis tellement nostalgique de cette époque que parfois ça me donne envie de chialer comme un gosse....

[@Tala2n]

This TV slice is better than the promo video.

[@u-isabeats3346]

Nice Tama advertising I will definitely buy the drums 👍😉

[@chicaboom3824]

Never dies!!!! Love it always! 😎🖤❤️🎼🎹🎧🎸

[@karnallsop9673]

So do I! Listen to it often 👍😘

[@charlie-girl72]

@@karnallsop9673 same here! 😎🖤

[@yasmynne69]

My favourite song

[@duckman5642]

Me 2

[@mariosantiago3691]

What a awesome band

[@torringtonadventchristianc4094]

Love Kool and the Gang. Saw them in concert in the 80s. For you basketball fans I have always thought that JT looks just like Clyde Drexler.

[@orielrengifo3612]

Mi Grupaso Favorito eso es musica.cuanto daria por bailar esa cancion

[@rubenzamorano5194]

Bailalo con o sin compañia.

[@multiskriver]

Sweet music in my eares from my junger days

[@matthewthomas0330]

...bringing the 80's back! ...If it was in orbit it would be constant acceleration. 😆

[@karnallsop9673]

Definitely. As long as we keep our spirit high and our heart in love, we'll be fine!!🎶 🙂 👍🎶

[@blackwolf8063]

Who watch this amazing song in 2020

[@northlincsfox243]

17th August 2021. Rather late 😊

[@betsyellen8929]

Love this group with the original singer not the new Kool and the Gang

[@Rightturnclyde78]

Great tune loved kool and gang, also earth, wind and fire, chic ect great times, great music proper soul funk 70s & 80s music loved it

[@rico77p]

Jt Taylor forever ! KG Forever....

[@deejaydoubleyou1966]

Such a great underrated or maybe unknown song. So good you can even forgive the leather pants!

[@xavsmith7269]

Whaaat?? You don;t like the leather pants??? JT always rocked a pair of leather pants back in the day..sooo cute!

[@lithograhp]

I like their dance.

[@lesterlangson9440]

Still loves this group!

[@robertlawson5401]

My Favourite song .Beautiful.

[@ajs41]

Beautiful but also sad-sounding.

[@sergiojippys3838]

Wie luistert er in 2021 nog graag naar dit nummer?

[@paolosportiello]

.... UNAL'ALTRO GRANDE BRANO:CHE GODURIA, SONO DEI VERI MOSTRI DELLA DISCOMUSIC, DELL:EPOCA:STO LACRIMANDO! PERO FELICE!, 💖😊

[@caesarstroman8481]

Do recall this song back in the day in my youth!! Nice uplifting song!!!

[@olivieroudinot9748]

All my youth!

[@paolosportiello]

Gli ANNI MIGLIORI DELLA MIA.. ESISTENZA:VERY GOOD! 💖😊

[@renancombr]

Esse som é o máximo.

[@frankiefrankie9019]

Uplne super song,i am from slovakia,no som happy z tejto skladby ,

[@MelRiley-pz3je]

Kool n the gang had some magnificent tunes indeed ☺️☺️☺️

[@xaviercanalbarcala9960]

precioso tema,fantástico grupo,buen rollo,mensaje saludable,educados,elegantes, buenos músicos, que GUSTAZO !! ..y que nostalgia,...

[@MonicaRamirez-te4wl]

Son de primera como me gusta ese saxo son unicos

[@albertomartin7489]

Recuerdo de oírlos en Alemania 1980 donde los escuchaban con pasión .

[@missannamariamcgrory6704]

Great tune

[@poespas68]

Big fan!

[@neilcornwell6948]

Brilliant

[@yolandamunozlopez1642]

Me encanta este grupo,fantastico

[@luishernando2795]

Grupazoooo***Top of music Dance****

[@jeedy84]

Forever Amazing breath and time taking.

[@richardcoles2432]

I've always loved this band..top song.

[@amardebit9061]

Indémodable j'adorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre

[@maxborger8573]

they were at Dutch Toppop, best recordings there at the time

[@stevenserrettrejo3814]

Great song

[@Springhost]

Siempre estarán aqui, indestructibles.

[@charlesblount1083]

I know I know it's been decades but it's like yesterday 🤩🤩😇😇to me

[@Johneladjmi76]

You can make it if you try keep the spirit high !

[@VENTISETTE4149]

La più bella musica del mondo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mokuren-ch]

Cool i love it ✨

[@vincentgarcin3651]

Groupe mythique, sous estimé a tord car il passera les décennies et sera toujours au top !!!

[@Greg59]

????il n 'a jamais été sous estimé

[@Maya-tv6kf]

Love it!

[@paulchallinor2420]

Absolute tune!!! I'd defy anyone to listen to this and not sing along.

[@felixgarcianazco9496]

DE LO MEJORCITO UNA BANDA QUE MARCO LOS INOLVIDABLES 80"

[@thejwproject7593]

never heard this one thanks!

[@peterbalac1915]

Still great music around our parents probably said the same when we were listening to this banger