Kool and the Gang (album)
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Kool and the Gang is the self-titled debut studio album by the funk band Kool and the Gang. The album was released in 1969, and charted on the Billboard R&B album chart at #43.
Track Listing
All songs written and composed by Gene Redd and Kool & The Gang, except where noted.
| 1. |
"Kool & The Gang" | Kool & The Gang |
2:54 |
| 2. |
"Breeze & Soul" | |
5:29 |
| 3. |
"Chocolate Buttermilk" | |
2:14 |
| 4. |
"Sea of Tranquility" | |
3:34 |
| 1. |
"Give It Up" | |
3:40 |
| 2. |
"Since I Lost My Baby" | Warren "Pete" Moore, Smokey Robinson |
2:08 |
| 3. |
"Kool's Back Again" | |
2:48 |
| 4. |
"The Gang's Back Again" | |
2:46 |
| 5. |
"Raw Hamburger" | |
3:36 |
Personnel
- Dennis "D.T." Thomas: Alto Saxophone, Flute, Percussion, Vocals
- Khalis Bayyan: Tenor & Soprano Sax, Alto Flute, Vocals
- Robert "Spike" Mickens: Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals
- Claydes Smith, Woody Sparrow: Rhythm & Lead Guitars
- Ricky West: Keyboards, Piano, Vocals
- Robert "Kool" Bell: Bass, Vocals
- George "Funky" Brown: Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Singles
- "Kool & The Gang"/"Raw Hamburger" (#19 R&B/#59 pop)
- "The Gang's Back Again"/"Kool's Back Again" (#37/#85)
- "Let the Music Take Your Mind"/"Chocolate Buttermilk" (#19/#78)
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