Released: November 3, 1986

Songwriter: Claydes Smith Kool & the Gang James “J.T.” Taylor

Producer: Khalis Bayyan Kool & the Gang I.B.M.C.

Girl, the first time we met
You took me by surprise
Ooh, girl you walked into my life
With those street corner blues

You were livin' in the fast lane
Much to my surprise baby
But I fell for you, anyway
I'm addicted to your love girl, hey

Stone love (solid as a rock)
I'm in love with you baby, stone love
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, solid as a rock)

Girl, our love is so unique
It's one of a kind
And girl, whenever we kiss
It's like a natural high

But we're livin' in the fast lane
Red lights flashing baby
Will we ever change the way we are
Stone love girl, oh

Stone love
(Solid as a rock)
Stone Love
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, solid as a rock)

The life we live is a challenge, mmm
Always standing on the edge
May not be the best way but that's all we know
'Cause I don't wanna live my life alone, no

Oh, stone love baby, cause I've got you
Yes I've got you got you under my skin
Hey, stone love (solid as a rock)
That's the way we are, baby
Hey, stone love (solid as a rock)
May not be the best way but that's all we know
'Cause I don't wanna live my life alone, no

La, la, la, la stone love, stone love
You are everything I've ever wanted, baby

Kool & the Gang

Kool & the Gang is an American jazz, R&B, soul, funk, and disco group from Jersey City. They were originally named the Jazziacs when they formed the group in 1964.

They went through several musical phases during their recording career, starting out with a purist jazz sound, then funk and R&B, progressing to a smooth pop-funk ensemble, and in the post-millennium creating music with a modern, electro-pop sound.

The group was becoming prominent in the music industry in the 1970s with hits such as “Holly Wood Swinging”, “Jungle Boogie” and “Summer Madness”. However they cemented their legendary status after the addition of lead vocalist James “J.T.” Taylor. With his help they went on to create classic hits such as “Ladies Night”, “Celebration”, “Get Down On It”, “Cherish” and countless others.