Kool & the Gang

Songwriter: Kool & the Gang

Producer: Gene Redd Kool & the Gang

Whoo!
Alright, let's have a little fun out here!
It's alright!

Music is the message that sings
Universal love for one and all
A message for all seasons
Winter, summer, spring and fall, y'all

This message in the music
May put you in a trance, yeah, yeah
You may want to rejoice, get up
And dance, dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance

Life is but a gamble
Come and take a chance
Gonna take some chances on my life?
You may find peace and happiness
Alright, be free and dance!
Dance to the music

The sounds that you hear
May be dear to your ear
So come on, people, join us
There's no need for fear
There's a message in the music
That will bring you peace of mind
So peace be with you, people
In these troubled times

Get on it!
Alright, alright!
Right on!
Alright!
It's alright!
Yes, it is

The sounds that you hear
May be dear to your ear
So come on, people, join us
There's no need for fear
There's a message in the music
That will bring you peace of mind
So peace be with you, people
In these troubled times

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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.

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Music Is the Message

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Music Is the Message (1972)

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