Blog: Pop Go The '80s

From their beginnings as a jazz-tinged ensemble in the early '70s and through the rest of the decade, when they scored hits with funk-driven songs like Jungle Boogie , Hollywood Swinging , and Ladies Night , Kool & The Gang had always been known for their upbeat, party anthems. The '80s saw that trend continue with the ubiquitous Celebration and, although they became increasingly pop-influenced, it was lively songs with which they were identified. So, it was a bit of a departure when they released the single Cherish in the late [...]

• Cherish, Kool & The Gang » Kool & The Gang - Cherish.mp3