I'm a 45 year old white man and if you don't like "Kool" there's something wrong with ya. JT Taylor is bad ass!!!!
@antoniowyckoff28 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@charlenejohnson44277 жыл бұрын
Platecrumb,WTF is that suppose to mean? It doesn't matter what race you are, everyone loves Kool and the Gang!!
@mason71197 жыл бұрын
I'm a white guy too. 46 now. I love these tunes from Kool and the Gang. Color should have nothing to do with it. This is good music. I love the guitar. Misled was another of my favs. I'm right there with you antonio.
@ragnar38317 жыл бұрын
Charlene Johnson. Color ain't nothing but skin. Like MLK said , and I am old enough to have heard it live, " it's not the color of one's skin but the strength of one's character"
@haterman52447 жыл бұрын
I'm white too ! and i love it ! my dear white brother !
@Ire30814 жыл бұрын
This song is one of the reasons I'll never forget the 1980's.
@syleneburnley4749 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤l the 8o
@syleneburnley4749 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤l the 80's too,and I grew up in it. 💛💙💞😊😊😊😊
@htc1m892 ай бұрын
The 70's & 80's the best ever for music!
@2vetteАй бұрын
Kool & the Gang came out in the early seventies
@sipnog35282 жыл бұрын
This man has one of the most beautiful voices on earth. And no one can sing these songs like he does. James JT Taylor you are a legend.
@michaelgustafson2454 Жыл бұрын
sure is...nobody can sing like j.t
@CMVasquez8812 Жыл бұрын
@@michaelgustafson2454 I heard he passed...😭is it true???.I love him....his voice since JHS❤🙏😞
@brooklyndreams9154 Жыл бұрын
J.T was so talented... He Had A Golden Voice & he never recieved the recognition he deserved
@Briguy1027 Жыл бұрын
@@CMVasquez8812 At my last check of wikipedia he's still alive. I checked because I'm going to their February concert and was curious as to the band makeup.
@amethyst7740 Жыл бұрын
So much talent for sure!
@thegreaseboys32632 жыл бұрын
I am a 80s heavy metal fan at heart. I was also a K&TG fan and this song here rocks. The guitar work is bad ass.
@davidanthony14772 жыл бұрын
That is so cool, its good to experience all genres of music. During the 80's I listened to Whitesnake, Motley Crue, RATT, Def Leppard, and Van Halen. I also listened to Hall & Oates, Kool and the Gang, DeBarge, New Edition. The guitar work on K&TG song Misled is cool too.
@ronm132 Жыл бұрын
Rockfan here and yes...the guitar is just as good as the best rock guitar.
@ChadAdkins-hx5zz Жыл бұрын
The BASS is also
@SeldimSeen1 Жыл бұрын
That bass always killed it.
@maxmustardman2985 ай бұрын
Sounds like they took a hint from toto:s playbook back then.
@DebbieUnderfinger11 жыл бұрын
I don't think any group can ever top this music as Kool and the Gang performed. They were a one of a kind!
@richardangers25668 ай бұрын
You are not wrong, but all the great songs and bands have that sound that extends beyond them and us , forever.
@lindasloss42803 жыл бұрын
RIP to the co founder of Kool & The Gang, Ronald Bell. They gave us the best dancing, romantic and rockin’ music. I love the guitar in this one. I miss this music so much, thanks KZbin!
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@pabloleal11983 жыл бұрын
Just heard that Dennis Thomas died today 😭😭😭
@lindasloss42803 жыл бұрын
@@pabloleal1198 😢 May he Rest In Peace.
@thomaspick41232 жыл бұрын
I think George and Kool are the only members of the classic line up left. JT does not perform in the group anymore. I love playing and singing their music at home on my arranger keyboard.
@CMVasquez88122 жыл бұрын
What ????...😭😭😭😭Rip my teen idol
@strafe7775 жыл бұрын
This song could last 20 minutes and it still wouldn't be enough.
@maurohug3 жыл бұрын
I quite agree with you!
@cm37177 Жыл бұрын
Really. I bought it on 45rpm in 83
@robertolsen2467 Жыл бұрын
I've played it back.2.back2.... way over 20 minutes & it still wasn't enough
@robertolsen2467 Жыл бұрын
@@cm37177 Me too!
@angelagarner75854 ай бұрын
I remember growing up listening to these guys. Good music. ❤
@FM-ig3th5 жыл бұрын
Perfect blend of rock , soul and funk!
@floydpink375 жыл бұрын
One of the best songs from the entire decade. If you don't like that guitar solo, you don't like real music. Jam on.
@michaelmaricle24322 жыл бұрын
I like the song. But the dance. On stage kind of silly. My opinion
@robertolsen2467 Жыл бұрын
Oh....so Kool
@marieDeJaham Жыл бұрын
@@michaelmaricle2432 for once a group of boys is doing a choreography... You have to be lenient 😄😉
@dawnhewitt-thegluten-freeg3100 Жыл бұрын
Never gets old, a true classic! 👋👋👋👋
@davidvelazquez796910 ай бұрын
Si gracias
@annkovacs80273 ай бұрын
This was my group back in the 80s, Congratulations to them being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, long overdue ❤
@2vetteАй бұрын
The 70s
@paulaward53462 жыл бұрын
This has got to be one of their BEST SONGS from the 80's! You don't hardly ever hear this song on the radio anymore!
@geeskin575011 ай бұрын
Facts, its celebration sometimes ladies night but little else. These guys had tons of hits that all deserve airplay
@toddwood48592 ай бұрын
Kool & The Gang . Greatest ever!!!!! They are in rhythm in all there songs. James T. Taylor makes Kool & The Gang . Something is wrong if you dislike this great music. Greatest!!!!
@christen1709Ай бұрын
Thank you 80s, always great.
@Flo8Jack5 жыл бұрын
NOW THIS IS TALENT
@charlenejohnson44277 жыл бұрын
I could listen to this all day!!!!!!
@rosalesbyron90115 жыл бұрын
Me too
@crisgonzaba77514 жыл бұрын
@@rosalesbyron9011 , 🎧🎼🎵🎶🎤🎹🎻 , 📢🎸🎸📢⬆
@persona834 жыл бұрын
And all night.
@tommymoncrief50124 жыл бұрын
Me too where did real music go
@MANCHITOLECRETIAN4 жыл бұрын
Oohh babyyy y'll see the light I wanna dance all night...
@anitadefazio73603 жыл бұрын
WE HAD THE BEST MUSIC IN THE 80'S! WE WERE SO LUCKY!!
@randallscott49192 жыл бұрын
We had the best everything in the 80s
@stephangross73912 жыл бұрын
@Anita, absofreakin' lutely. Nothing touches it. Heard this on SXM and will admit I had forgotten this one. So good to hear it again.
@chad1980992 жыл бұрын
Very true. Most of the stuff from the 90s was pretty cool too
@davidtaylor67802 жыл бұрын
Hi Anita,hope you’re okay ?
@kellymcgrane2690 Жыл бұрын
👍🎵🎼
@ohg20702 жыл бұрын
By far, their best song! I watch it about once a year or more. I think it has one of the best basslines and chord progressions of all of their songs. The whole thing is tight!
@samstevens80122 жыл бұрын
My favorite is summer madness
@wegap2012 Жыл бұрын
I agree. It’s got that tight rock funk sound to it. Michael Jackson and even Gap Band did sounds like this during that period. That’s why they all managed to have crossover appeal.
@stanleysmith2221 Жыл бұрын
Not even close to their best song
@marieDeJaham Жыл бұрын
I agree. "Tonight" i's my favorite song...with "Ladies night", of course 😃❤
@mabun9039 Жыл бұрын
Misled definitely still hits in 2023
@johnsilivriyanos11 жыл бұрын
..THIS IS WITHOUT A DOUBT,the greatest!, in my heart ..."The greatest song Kool and The Gang"...has ever made,composed and sung...This song when u hear it is so fresh when you hear it today, they were so ahead of there time when this song ever came out. God Bless Tonight and God Bless 'Kool and The Gang"...without a f*&kin doubt!,man!!!!!!!!
@Ann-ls5yu9 ай бұрын
This song never gets old
@monicaford51067 ай бұрын
I saw them for the first time at Disney world bk inlike 78. I was mesmerized by J T he is incredible!!❤🧡💛💙💚💜💖
@lawrencedumas98995 ай бұрын
This performance always puts me in a good mood. They were 🔥
@TheAshthepash10 жыл бұрын
Why can't music be like this today??? wow, JT was hot!
@dancindavey15155 жыл бұрын
Because corporations pick what they think will sell. Used to get paid to sit in groups and pick out songs liked best. They would play those songs over and over, till our favorites became hated.
@LisaTiller-qg4vy4 ай бұрын
The young music generation needs to watch this and Learn.🤣😂
@doreenrush83022 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of listening to this song.
@jenniferconley9591 Жыл бұрын
Damn, JT was sooo good looking! This song will NEVER get old !
@heathermunoz6282 Жыл бұрын
One of THE best voices 👌 ❤️ EVER Their music literally had everything!
@lapson198 ай бұрын
"The voice" is James JT Taylor. He is simply the best.
@richardangers25665 ай бұрын
I thought the 'Spinners had a good lead , too. and another group "Father was a rolling stone"...."
@freshlove19 жыл бұрын
These guys straight up KILLED it!!!
@tiffanymcintyre39066 жыл бұрын
freshlove1 ....YES ❤❤❤❤
@acespade66403 жыл бұрын
Love the guitar solo.
@miguelmory74727 жыл бұрын
The driving force of this piece is that great bass line!
@byronrosales21366 жыл бұрын
Miguel Mory absolutely
@TheUmana16 жыл бұрын
Miguel Mory strongly agree. The bass as fantastic.
@larryhurley23143 жыл бұрын
Kool could tear that thing up.
@THESTIG-cc7fq3 жыл бұрын
Plus those power cords from guitar all comes together for one hell of a rock funk track.
@Allencartercomix2 жыл бұрын
I love that falsetto Harmony part " Tonight, you'll finally see the light."
@soundwave62183 жыл бұрын
This should be a dance challenge 🤣 Tonight the light is shining bright 😁JT with his headband on awww man...the light from the Lord is shining on so many of us and it's Beautiful...welp stay Strong and know that the Lord is always with and fighting for you.. especially before he's about to Bless you😌 Kool and the Gang🔥 Great Music 🔥
@shoulderlift5 жыл бұрын
Man, this is my FAVORITE Kool and the Gang song! I just can't stop listening to it. And I love how the boys groove to it, dance to it with so much energy! Go Kool and the Gang Go!!!
@midgetgirl53 жыл бұрын
This is my second favorite by them. My favorite kool and the gang song is Mislead
@anitadefazio73603 жыл бұрын
While Celebration, Joanna and Fresh are great...nobody plays all of these other GREAT SONGS!
@doreenrush83022 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite song too. The lead singer has a great voice. He could have had a solo career. He started singing as a teenager. I love the dance moves in this video. I watch It a lot.
@samstevens80122 жыл бұрын
My favorite is Summer Madness
@gianfrancopellegri67572 жыл бұрын
Totally Great chemistry and sound
@emta3mike3299 жыл бұрын
I love it. A danceable song with a real guitar solo in it. Sadly that'll probably never happen again.
@michaelbruns4492 жыл бұрын
Wow...never...
@carolsanders3979 Жыл бұрын
I remember this song and I loved this song I was 14 and I remember hearing it on the radio and I probably watched it on videos back then LOL but yes one of my favorites I love to Kool & the gang always have always will can't believe it's been so many years I feel so old.
@missparsley3202 Жыл бұрын
The music I grew up upon... How time flies..the silky voice of JT Taylor is ear-candy. Kool& The Gang will live forever. 🙏🌷👋🍀❤️
@enzofrancescoli12608 жыл бұрын
This is an example what the entertainment industry shoul provide you with...pure talent, singing and dancing...to put it short - the whole package. Sad to see that today's industry doesn't provide the whole package.
@ndumisomangesi29414 жыл бұрын
I fully agree 💯 with you and you never waiting your in this band 🇿🇦
@ndumisomangesi29414 жыл бұрын
Waisting your money to go to show for this band
@reneehurt387 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations to Kool and the Gang on 55 years of success and great music. They have sold more than 80 million albums. This is one of my personal favorites Thank you gentlemen
@kumarinugaliyadda71372 жыл бұрын
I'm addicted to this song.💝🔥🎵🎶🎼
@maxfit689066 жыл бұрын
I would give anything to go back to the 80’s. Such an AWESOME decade to be alive.
@Jgeneraledger2310 жыл бұрын
Definitely the "heaviest" Kool & The Gang song; its straight-up rock!
@byronrosales21366 жыл бұрын
John L yeap
@omegametroyd4 жыл бұрын
to me it's "misled", but this one is hot too
@SIGMAMAN694 жыл бұрын
John L Don’t forget “Emergency”
@vladimiralvarez11624 жыл бұрын
John L Irie !
@martinkinama56703 жыл бұрын
has anyone noticed almost all songs back in the day had a guitar solo...and an epic solo at that!
@jodyrobinson28294 жыл бұрын
He always had that voice that went so well with this band!!! Thanks for all those awesome songs you belted out...Such great memories even till today.
@ronstoddard60252 жыл бұрын
I love this video, the driving bass guitar, the lead guitar solo, the choreography
@bufenuf6422 жыл бұрын
This song goes down as the best song ever that people never hear or knew about. I was 15 when I first discovered this song. So much soul and groove. The girl they sing about must be smoking hot! I hope you are enjoying this song tonight. Ooh!
@wez4517 Жыл бұрын
This song is just epic!!! I'm more into rock than dance music but this rocks from start to finish. Everything is tight here, the dance moves, the harmonies, the guitar solo and when you think it can't get any better... 2:10 boom!!! Awesome!!!
@maryfedor79813 жыл бұрын
This band takes me back to good times!!❤
@zacharybollin60392 жыл бұрын
That guitar work is amazing......these guys are heroes in music history. Great work Kool and the Gang and thanks for the musical memories.
@ZombieRofl8 жыл бұрын
That's what I call talent! Dance moves, instrument mastering and the voices.
@dancindavey15155 жыл бұрын
Very true. Those days are over.
@elainenye-evans45552 жыл бұрын
One of the most rocking funky tracks there was. Brilliant.
@adrianaspessi2147Ай бұрын
Esse vocalista faz meu coração bater mais forte❤❤❤lindo lindo lindo
@fabriziovescovi74642 жыл бұрын
I am crazy for this song from fourty years. Kool and Gang immortal band.
@mahoganybrown66073 жыл бұрын
Kool and The Gang is the soundtrack of my life.They ruled the 80's.My entire family loves them.Great feel good music.RIP Ronald Khalis Bell.May peace be upon him..❤
@elinorjones9396 Жыл бұрын
I just adore this group. So rhythmic. Vocally, musically.' Iadies night' has to be my favourite. Everyone on the dance floor to Kool and the gang. 🎤 🕺 x
@ronm73942 ай бұрын
That's one bad ass guitar on this song.Really good.
@bigdog21a Жыл бұрын
Guitar and bass orgasm. The whole band is on fire!!! The guitar solo is incredible and soars to the stratosphere. Great vocals as well!
@susanrimes18733 ай бұрын
My favorite song amazing awsome love kool and the gang they rocked 💞💞💞never gets old let's stay in the 80s forever 💞💞💞
@martylowry81115 ай бұрын
Ha! what a badass tune, from the year my daughter was born and now she gets to go see them Saturday in Atlantic City.......Lucky kid! You go girl....
@telecastinater3 ай бұрын
Kudos to all the performers, what a killer guitar solo !
@angelaallen3405 жыл бұрын
Makes you wanna get up and dance......great rhythm and bassline
@davidtaylor67802 жыл бұрын
Hi Angela,hope you’re okay ?
@zuzupea5362 Жыл бұрын
I loved this man even before I could see him.His voice is just mesmerizing..Thank you for the childhood memories...guys...❤❤❤❤❤❤
@daviddimande64035 жыл бұрын
I Love this song, I am from a Portuguese speaking country and I remember that my first steps for learning English were listening to music sang in English and that included songs from kool and the Gang, Aretha Franklin, James Ingram and many more.... l had an opportunity to go to kool and Gang show in my country, Mozambique, it was wonderful and unforgettable day.. long life funk musicians
@TheBigGuns1016 ай бұрын
How many totally excellent songs does Kool And The Gang Have... Amazing talent.
@modernmilner983610 ай бұрын
Some mighty fine guitar licks in this tune.
@cricketlee59377 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites!!!
@derekfovargue66763 жыл бұрын
I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
@silvanas.61734 жыл бұрын
What a delight of music!!! I just love all the wonderful compositions of this magnificent Kool & The Gang Band!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍🎧🎸🎸🎸🎸
@spiderlegs5021 сағат бұрын
When I listen to this jam, so does my neighbors 😎💯
@tyronewalker10544 жыл бұрын
Kool and the gang is one of the greatest group of all time.🔥♥️
@somechick9416 жыл бұрын
Actual talent and dedication.
@eilleenbrown13795 жыл бұрын
❤ this song !
@jonathanlapp9003 Жыл бұрын
This is when black guys were real singers. Unlike the garbage rappers today
@angelagarner75853 ай бұрын
I hear mostly rappers that I grew up with or good rappers like Eminem who will always be my fave rapper.
@gb34802 жыл бұрын
Omg. The way JT moves. I’m falling in love with him all over again!!!
@stewartsnape29362 жыл бұрын
JT is definitely kooool and so is this great song, they played it all the time in 1984 in a nightclub I used to go to then
@kazitude15 ай бұрын
As a 60 something yr old, if you dont like Kool and the Gang, you ain't white🤣👍🔥👏
@2vetteАй бұрын
Okay bro
@lindafay6637Ай бұрын
Just turned 69 on June 4. Gonna see them with En Vogue on Sunday in Lenox, Mass. YEAH BAYBEE🎉🎉
@arthurbennett1698Ай бұрын
BOL!
@laudanum6698 жыл бұрын
I worked a retail job awhile back and being a Metalhead at heart most of the corporate approved piped in music annoyed me. Then one day this song came on and I was like damn this is a great song. I have been listening ever since then.
@marahnatha57248 жыл бұрын
+laudanum669 I don't know if Van Halen is "metal." Never liked them myself but Kool and the Gang has opened for them.
@callmeczar6104 жыл бұрын
awesome
@DjTIMEJD2 жыл бұрын
It’s SOUL.
@bigbandit93844 жыл бұрын
The guitar solo is bad azz..great song too 😎👍
@manolisfragakis5409 Жыл бұрын
Masterpiece of the 80s ✨✨✨✨🧨🧨🎶🎶🎶💥💥😎😎
@jimmydprice39425 жыл бұрын
Kool & the Gang Bad ass band
@highheartwellness7 ай бұрын
Always loved this song. Such amazing performers. JT giving perfect vocals, and everything about it is quintessential 80's. Even the set is so Xanadu, ha
@syko1885 жыл бұрын
Kool on bass and Claydes Charles Smith (RIP) on guitar = top notch! J.T. vocals real smooth.
@tanyajohnson4238 ай бұрын
This is another band that I have in my oldies collection....OH The memories!!!!!!
@stevenyates45358 жыл бұрын
Real music by awesome band!
@markbooker174 Жыл бұрын
Loved this song. I think this group was trying to reinvent itself in 84.
@andrewmarcus48943 жыл бұрын
I'm not gonna lie - watching JT Taylor hopping around the stage in those red leather pants brings me back to a major high school crush. I love this band.
@edwindiaz39893 жыл бұрын
Simply "The Best"....
@g.d.m.45642 жыл бұрын
I love their dance moves! You don't see that anymore ! The 80s would have been nothing without Kool and the Gang .... I miss it so much ! Take me back ...... ❤
@joannjohnson24815 жыл бұрын
Always been my jam since 1984.
@freedom4mealways4 ай бұрын
Kool & The Gang let the pop world listen to this gem of this pop/rock song four decades ago. It never fades!
@phillipscott7198Ай бұрын
One of the best bands of our generation
@martinsmith63423 жыл бұрын
This song is a jam, RIP to Ronald Bell, and long live the music of Kool and the Gang!
@kennyflashphoto12 жыл бұрын
Great Music!, Rock and Soul wrapped up into one. Kool & The Gang made the transition from disco to the 80s well. Bring back this style pleaseee.
@londonboy5910 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant, brilliant tune
@larryhurley23143 жыл бұрын
Damn !!!! Kool could man handle that bass like no other !!! Rest in peace Ronnie " Kool " Bell.
@ragnarlothbrook18158 жыл бұрын
Rataya I am a White 67 Male, grew up on the streets of South Philadelphia and this was and is one of my all time favorites. I served 3 Tours in Vietnam and I have always lived with one belief skin color is just decoration it is an individual's Character that counts. I think some one said that a Loooong Time ago but it is the essance of my beliefs.
@callmeczar6104 жыл бұрын
Ragnar Lothbrook BRAVO!
@edwynnkelley1363 жыл бұрын
factual comment of the time!
@helenadair328 жыл бұрын
Love this man, JT he is one of the best vocalist, then and now awesome voice and moves kool and the gang sound awesome with him
@MrJesus140713 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhoooo my god where is this decade of music? the best of the best: the 80 s and no more, god in the name of of love, in the name of the good music please bring back all this musicians. i would like write the name of the groups from that years but i think that thanks people like you xyzmikey2 we can enjoy the good memories about the best music forever.
@ModeneGunch19 жыл бұрын
Love the fancy footwork, the music, and the band in general. :)
@annamartinez746 Жыл бұрын
This Band and their Music is, and always has been My Happy Place!✨✨✨
@AnaPaula-os2zb2 жыл бұрын
Lindo cantando e dançando ..inesquecível..kool and gang👌👌🌹
@markt.86984 ай бұрын
Tonight you’ll finally see the light! Love that section.