Kool & the Gang

Released: November 3, 1986

Songwriter: Khalis Bayyan James “J.T.” Taylor

Producer: Khalis Bayyan Kool & the Gang

People get ready
It's time to show what you got
Players take your places
There's only one way to the top

You must feel the victory
Release that energy
And ride like the wind
With fire in your eyes
Shake those butterflies
And do the best you can

Victory (sweet) victory
Let the party begin
Victory (sweet) victory
Let's do it again

You are the best
You seem to stand out from the rest
Ooh, your intentions
To be more than a honorable mention

You must feel the victory
Release that energy
And ride like the wind
With fire in your eyes
Shake those butterflies
Go ahead
And go for the win now

Victory, victory
Let the party begin
Victory, victory
Everybody can win

'Cause it's the same way in life
(Same way in life)
Inside the tunnel see the light
(See the light)
The perfect balance and you must
Find it's the same way in life
Victory, victory, victory

Victory (sweet, ooh)
Victory (sweet)
Victory (sweet, ooh)
Can you feel it?
Victory (sweet)
So sweet, so sweet

There's only one way to the top
If you really want it
You can never stop pushin'
For the victory go ahead
Players take your places
Go ahead
Feel that victory
Release that energy
So sweet to the top
Go ahead, go ahead

Players take your places to the top

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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