My favorite Kool and the Gang song after Cherish. It came out when I was 5 years old, and I used to BEG my mom for a quarter all the time to play Celebration on the jukebox in our restaurant.
You can't go wrong with "Ladies Night," "Get Down On It" and "Celebration." All three songs are from the late 70's and early 80's and still are awesome in the year 2023! These songs are all recorded by Kool & the Gang.
This song is so smooth. Just love it. And I love the banter between you two about the title. Amber was right and you should never argue with Momma! LOL The lyrics are simple but so effective. The harmonies and horns are spot on. Just an all around great song.
"Joanna" was Kool & the Gang's 24th single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking @ #2 in early 1984. On the R&B chart, "Joanna" peaked @ #1 for 2 weeks and was their 35th charting single. On the R&B chart, it was Kool & the Gang's 7th #1 (grand total = 9) . In contrast, only one K&TG single hit #1 on the Hot 100: "Celebration" in 1980/81.
Such a great reaction, Jay and Amber. Jay, I hope that your eye is better soon. For more, Kool and The Gang: 'Celebration', 'Fresh', 'Jungle Boogie', 'Open Sesame' and 'Summer Madness'.
The next one has to be "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang. This group were sooo good back in the day. I dont think they had one bad song release. ❤🎼 Edit... Btw... Amber was right with the pronunciation of her name.. Jo-anna. 😊❤
Ohhh yes, that's a MUST REACT to! I still love that song, it reminds me of such beautiful times watching videos with my kids. My daughter and I loved this song, and my son still sings it and he's 29! 🥰
Not only great because of the name of the song, but they would be discovering an amazing 80's/90's band that they haven't reacted to. 311 has some great songs. "Down" and "Come Original" are gems.
@@Robsan40 They sure did!!! There were some great bands back in that era! Soooo much more amazing bands and music are still yet to be explored and discovered!
So sweet. I’ve never seen the video before and loved it. Just beautiful! Love Kool and the Gang and Jay & Amber. Praying that your eyes will heal, Jay.
There are still a number of Kool and the Gang hits that you have not heard and none will disappoint. They are not all the same, but their sound is always recognizable. Hollywood Swingin' and Too Hot are favorites of mine and of course, Celebrate is a favorite everywhere.
This song first came out when I was in Kindergarten, and I remember this one kid in my class, his name was John, had a crush on this girl in our class named Joanne, and at 5 years old he used to get up in front of the class and sing this to her at least once a week. This song will forever remind me of that.
Jay, I recommend "Jungle Boogie", "Funky Stuff", " Open Sesame", "Ladies Night", "Misled" just to name a few. Luv ur channel and luv ur heartfelt reactions to songs positive and negative...keep up the great work and I look forward to more of ur Kool and the Gang reactions🙂
#2 song in the country in 1983. My favorite band could make any song, in any genre, at superior quality Probably ran into Michale Jackson's "Billie Jean" or "Beat It", at the top of the charts Or "Flashdance (What a Feeling)" which controlled music for the Spring of 1983 It takes a lot of talent to get this old school sound to the top, in the middle of the 1980's
Exactly right, when I listen to some of the old American Top 40 countdown shows from the 80s, seems like almost every song is a classic. They had to be good to make the top 40 back then.
This is one of my favorite songs from the legendary "Kool and the Gang." The sax solo and the horns on this is amazing! Thanks Jay and Amber for uploading this classic! 😎👍❤️
Celebration is definitely a must for your next reaction. It was a huge during my tween years. I remember it was my sisters graduation class song. (Class of 83). We were always dancing to it. 😁💃
This song always brings me back to fun, happy, innocent times in the 1980s for me when I was a kid. My older cousins would usually play this on rotation. Also, I've never heard of the pronunciation of Joanna as "Jo-AH-nah." Amber is like "Jo-WANNA bet that you're wrong, J?" Haha!
I saw them at the Ohio State Fair and it was the best concert I have ever attended. I never saw one person sitting during the entire concert. And to this day, their music far exceeds music from so many other bands and I still love playing them.
I love this song.I like to video cause I like how she reminisce when she was a dancer back in the day and how now they all dote on her love the song. Love the concept of the video❤
Celebration, Too Hot, Misled, Jungle Boogie, Hollywood Swinging, Funky Stuff, Love the Life You Live, Summer Madness, Tonight, Open Sesame, Big Fun... still so many great hits to do.
Great list, this band was solid for two decades. They had hits throughout the 70s and for most of the 80s as well. The lead singer JT Taylor has one of the best voices ever. I always looked forward to the next Kool and the Gang hit.
“Tonight”, “Misled”, “Emergency” or “Ladies Night”. The first three I listed were big hits in the 80’s and constantly being played in the dance halls and bars in my area. Of course “Ladies Night” is one of their biggest hits from the 70’s(1979). If yo haven’t played this song the next slow one should be “Cherish”.
Couldn't click on this video fast enough! I love Kool & The Gang so much. This is my favorite song, but they have soooo many smooth ass songs. I just love the part of the video when it shows her reminiscing about young Joanna on what must have been the best night of her life, dancin and romancin.
I was so anxious for the lyrics to be heard so Amber would be proven correct. 😄 Jordan, "Ana"(one letter N) is often pronounced as _ahna_ and rhyming with "Donna". "Anna" rhymes with banana.
Fun fact: when this song was out in early 1984, it was one of George Michael’s favorites and served as an inspiration for his classic song “Last Christmas”.
Never heard this and there isn’t much I don’t know about George Michael... there are many many songs that have a similar sound to each other, infact Barry Manilow claimed that it sounded like his Can’t Smile Without You.
Another one you should do before the season ends, their cool vibe instrumental, SUMMER MADNESS. It's been sampled in a number of songs out there. Just so chill.
I highly suggest an instrumental by Kool & the Gang called Summer Madness. I think you'll like it. By the way, Jordan, we know the truth of what happened to your eye. Amber got pissed, she told you to shut up, but you thought she said stand up. POW!!! 😂😂😂
Thank you guys for reacting to this very special song. Here's some funky Kool and the Gang suggestions Jungle Boogie (1973) Funky Stuff (1973) Hollywood Swinging (1974) Summer Madness (1974) Open Sesame (1976) A Funky Ballad called Too Hot (1979) You Can Have It (if you want it (1983) Tonight (1983). Misled(1984) Thanks as always Jay and Amber 😊
Ok Amber, get some hot water and a wash rag, dip rag in and wring out a little apply to Jay's stye, it will pull out the infection. Also over the counter style meds can be bought. Jay it won't hurt, so just be brave
Amber & Jordan, Kool And The Gang have been around since the mid 6️⃣0️⃣s n their still playing in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣. J. T. Taylor was the lead singer 👩🎤 of the band for most of their songs 🎶 then he left the group to go solo. Kool & the Gang is an American R&B/funk band formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1️⃣9️⃣6️⃣4️⃣ by brothers Robert "Kool" Bell 🔔 and Ronald Bell 🔔 , with Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, and Ricky West. They have a lot of great hits that U guys have to react. Celebration; Jungle Boogie; Hollywood Swinging; Summer Madness(Instrumental); Too Hot 🥵; Joanna; Emergency 🚨 ; Misled; and many great 👍 hits. Hope U guys continue to react to Kool And The Gang. Glad that U guys R doing Joanna. Enjoy 😉
I'm happy you feel like ballads tonight. Hope your sight gets better soon. The rest of the subscribers are right: Celebration does have to be your next reaction. That is their biggest smash song. They released it right after the hostages came home from Iran in 1981.
Celebration has to be next. Could be the greatest party song of all time.
Agree...do that one next!
Concur‼️
My favorite Kool and the Gang song after Cherish. It came out when I was 5 years old, and I used to BEG my mom for a quarter all the time to play Celebration on the jukebox in our restaurant.
Celebration is a must, such a great song to dance to and played at every disco back in the day, I know that you J and Amber will love it!👍💜
And ladies night
“Misled” is a nice funky one to check out from Kool & The Gang!
Yes, please!!
Misled is such an underrated song. I agree … funky sound and a good story.
Misled is amazing song
Total rocker!!
@@scottNNJ underrated indeed. Very good song, havent heard it in many many years,
I loved the song, reaction, but even more the look of triumphant vindication on Amber's face 😊😂
Much love Jay, but Amber got you this time!!😂
A song from a much happier and better time.
A muuucchh better time.
Amen
Yeah early 80's good times not like life now
You can't go wrong with "Ladies Night," "Get Down On It" and "Celebration." All three songs are from the late 70's and early 80's and still are awesome in the year 2023! These songs are all recorded by Kool & the Gang.
I saw them react to "Ladies' Night" and "Get Down On It", and you're right about not going wrong with either of those, plus "Celebration". 👍🏽
Their next Kool & the Gang reaction should be Let's Go Dancing (Ooh, La, La, La), a great summer song with a reggae vibe.
Kool & the Gang have been making Banger since the 70s.. Their first two hits are "Hollywood Swinging" and "Jungle Boogie"..💣💥👍🏽✌🏽
“Jungle Boogie” is about as funky as it gets. You also can’t go wrong with “Misled”.
Funky Stuff is funkier. 😆
How about "Open Sesame"?
This song is so smooth. Just love it. And I love the banter between you two about the title. Amber was right and you should never argue with Momma! LOL
The lyrics are simple but so effective. The harmonies and horns are spot on. Just an all around great song.
I also love the simple but heavy bassline,
"Joanna" was Kool & the Gang's 24th single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking @ #2 in early 1984. On the R&B chart, "Joanna" peaked @ #1 for 2 weeks and was their 35th charting single. On the R&B chart, it was Kool & the Gang's 7th #1 (grand total = 9) . In contrast, only one K&TG single hit #1 on the Hot 100: "Celebration" in 1980/81.
1984 was a great year in music. Still go back to that year when puberty hit me like a rock on the face.
We all have Wikipedia you dope.
84 was the best year for music. I still love it all.
It also got to number 2 in the UK
She right it’s Joanna. Lol
Although I'm only 27-years-old, this is my favorite Kool & the Gang song. This and "Cherish" rank highly for me.
Cherish with the seagulls sound ...
Fun fact: The video is 40 years old.. and the diner in it still exists.. it's called Colonial Diner in Lyndhurst NJ.
A great funky Kool and the Gang song is “Misled” one of my favorites by them
Such a great reaction, Jay and Amber. Jay, I hope that your eye is better soon.
For more, Kool and The Gang: 'Celebration', 'Fresh', 'Jungle Boogie', 'Open Sesame' and 'Summer Madness'.
Definitely gotta do Tonight & Misled. Both are cool and groovy. Misled is pretty rockin
The next one has to be "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang. This group were sooo good back in the day. I dont think they had one bad song release. ❤🎼
Edit... Btw... Amber was right with the pronunciation of her name.. Jo-anna. 😊❤
My favorite from them!!!
I think you would dig their song "Jungle Boogie" (also on the Pulp Fiction soundtrack ❤)
One of my all-time favorite bands, with one of my all-time favorite male vocalists (JT). Can't go wrong with Kool & The Gang..
Y'all are gonna get blown away by "Misled", a total rocker!!
A treasure. These guys made such great music❤
I named my first Cabbage Patch Doll Joanna because of this song!
Did y'all know there's a song called "Amber" by 311? Granted, it is referring to the color amber, but I think our girl here can claim it! 😊
Ohhh yes, that's a MUST REACT to! I still love that song, it reminds me of such beautiful times watching videos with my kids. My daughter and I loved this song, and my son still sings it and he's 29! 🥰
Not only great because of the name of the song, but they would be discovering an amazing 80's/90's band that they haven't reacted to. 311 has some great songs. "Down" and "Come Original" are gems.
@@Robsan40 They sure did!!! There were some great bands back in that era! Soooo much more amazing bands and music are still yet to be explored and discovered!
So sweet. I’ve never seen the video before and loved it. Just beautiful! Love Kool and the Gang and Jay & Amber. Praying that your eyes will heal, Jay.
Great tune love them! A classic for sure!
My favorite Kool and the Gang song is Get Down on It but all their songs are great.
JT's Duet with Regina Belle "All I want is forever" is beautiful.
Victory, Let's go dancin, Stone Love , Take my Heart , Tonight , lots of great songs in this bands catalog
That is one of the best feel good songs ever made
Amber's right
Probably the first kool and the gang song I ever heard. Been a fan ever since this came out 😎👍
There are still a number of Kool and the Gang hits that you have not heard and none will disappoint. They are not all the same, but their sound is always recognizable. Hollywood Swingin' and Too Hot are favorites of mine and of course, Celebrate is a favorite everywhere.
This song first came out when I was in Kindergarten, and I remember this one kid in my class, his name was John, had a crush on this girl in our class named Joanne, and at 5 years old he used to get up in front of the class and sing this to her at least once a week. This song will forever remind me of that.
I have never heard that name said the way J pronounced it
One of my favorites from them. I think you guys will love their song Too Hot. Check it out!
Yes. Great song!
Jay, I recommend "Jungle Boogie", "Funky Stuff", " Open Sesame", "Ladies Night", "Misled" just to name a few. Luv ur channel and luv ur heartfelt reactions to songs positive and negative...keep up the great work and I look forward to more of ur Kool and the Gang reactions🙂
#2 song in the country in 1983. My favorite band could make any song, in any genre, at superior quality
Probably ran into Michale Jackson's "Billie Jean" or "Beat It", at the top of the charts
Or "Flashdance (What a Feeling)" which controlled music for the Spring of 1983
It takes a lot of talent to get this old school sound to the top, in the middle of the 1980's
Exactly right, when I listen to some of the old American Top 40 countdown shows from the 80s, seems like almost every song is a classic. They had to be good to make the top 40 back then.
😱 It’s been awhile since I heard this song , still makes me smile 😊
You guys will have to do "Tonight" next. So funky
This is one of my favorite songs from the legendary "Kool and the Gang." The sax solo and the horns on this is amazing! Thanks Jay and Amber for uploading this classic! 😎👍❤️
Great harmonies and takes me back to Fall of 83. Good times!
Celebration is definitely a must for your next reaction. It was a huge during my tween years. I remember it was my sisters graduation class song. (Class of 83). We were always dancing to it. 😁💃
This song always brings me back to fun, happy, innocent times in the 1980s for me when I was a kid. My older cousins would usually play this on rotation.
Also, I've never heard of the pronunciation of Joanna as "Jo-AH-nah." Amber is like "Jo-WANNA bet that you're wrong, J?" Haha!
Love me some Kool and the gang!
❤ Love this song! Always reminds me of my mom. ❤
"Misled" is my favorite K&G Jam😎
Kool and the Gang hold a special place in my heart. So smooth, soo sweet, so SO Kool.
Beautiful wonderful song .Great music by Cool And The Gang Thank you
Always loved their music... this one has Great Harmony! Great Reaction, You Guys! :)
Alright my babies.... That's right ‼️ Kool and the Gang is the band that can stand the test of time with their awesome hits‼️💯🔥🎼🎶🎹🎸🥁🎤😎👍🏼
Smooooooth song. Love it mixed in with 80s other grooves.
Lol 😂love that smug look when Amber heard how it was pronounced 😊.
I saw them at the Ohio State Fair and it was the best concert I have ever attended. I never saw one person sitting during the entire concert. And to this day, their music far exceeds music from so many other bands and I still love playing them.
I love this song.I like to video cause I like how she reminisce when she was a dancer back in the day and how now they all dote on her love the song. Love the concept of the video❤
I’ve seen them live 3 times, all when JT was the lead vocalist. I’ve seen many concerts, and Cool and the Gang was the best!
Celebration, Too Hot, Misled, Jungle Boogie, Hollywood Swinging, Funky Stuff, Love the Life You Live, Summer Madness, Tonight, Open Sesame, Big Fun... still so many great hits to do.
You mention some of their better music. But on this channel you get more of the crossover hits which aren't always the best music.
Great list, this band was solid for two decades. They had hits throughout the 70s and for most of the 80s as well. The lead singer JT Taylor has one of the best voices ever. I always looked forward to the next Kool and the Gang hit.
Love this song, takes me back to my college days and courting my lady, she was MY Joanna and became my wife of 36 years now!!
Such a sweet, beautiful song! Next time, you need to check out "Misled", (Which is DEFINITELY funky) or "Celebration", two amazing songs!
“Kool & the Gang” have never done us wrong!
Damn. haven't heard this in YEARS! Great song!
Summer Madness by Kool and the Gang is one of the best Jazz instrumentals ever recorded., They have so many great songs.
Sure do..the rea
From 73 to 76 is when i loved them the most..
“Tonight”, “Misled”, “Emergency” or “Ladies Night”. The first three I listed were big hits in the 80’s and constantly being played in the dance halls and bars in my area. Of course “Ladies Night” is one of their biggest hits from the 70’s(1979). If yo haven’t played this song the next slow one should be “Cherish”.
Kool & the gang was the first tape I ever had. I think I was about seven or eight. I wore that tape out.
Another great song by this iconic group.
This song was popular back when we all went to the skating rink. Who here remembers those days!!?? Friday and Saturday nights, roller skating. Oh ya!!
Love Kool. Lot's of memories. Amber correct. Hey please do some Ray Parker jr and Raydio. Jack&Jill. Or "You can't change that" . Fire. Peace and Love
sophomore year in college, had a girlfriend that i absolutely loved. this was my song for her...❤️
This song charted on the billboard Hot 100 on November 5, 1983 and it peaked at number 2 for 1 week and this was there 31st single
My favorite from Kool and the Gang
Couldn't click on this video fast enough! I love Kool & The Gang so much. This is my favorite song, but they have soooo many smooth ass songs. I just love the part of the video when it shows her reminiscing about young Joanna on what must have been the best night of her life, dancin and romancin.
I was so anxious for the lyrics to be heard so Amber would be proven correct. 😄
Jordan, "Ana"(one letter N) is often pronounced as _ahna_ and rhyming with "Donna".
"Anna" rhymes with banana.
Seen them live 3 times each were epic shows
The early Kool & The Gang was super Funky! They later had much chart success with their smoother style.
Crossover.
I love it when I can tell you guys are really enjoying a song 🥰
A total feel good video from a time when these songs were a soundtrack to our lives as kids from that time... Great choice!👍
Joanna is a beautiful name. Wish more people name their daughters Joanna now days.
First!
*Edit* second😢 lol
You want funk "Jungle Boogie"
Fun fact: when this song was out in early 1984, it was one of George Michael’s favorites and served as an inspiration for his classic song “Last Christmas”.
Never heard this and there isn’t much I don’t know about George Michael... there are many many songs that have a similar sound to each other, infact Barry Manilow claimed that it sounded like his Can’t Smile Without You.
I wonder if the video inspired the Jets "You Got It All", also set in a diner with a dream sequence.
Reminds me of high school dances!🤘🔥
I loved your reactions. This is a fantastic song and it takes me back a long, long time ago.
Your next Kool & The Gang should be "Hollywood Swinging". Jay it's very funky!!!
Unfortunately Jay it jo anna
Another one you should do before the season ends, their cool vibe instrumental, SUMMER MADNESS. It's been sampled in a number of songs out there. Just so chill.
J.T. is so smooth
Watching this video, I physically felt my heart center open!💚❤😊 "Celebration"!
The. 80s rock Kool and the gang thank you for excellent music
I highly suggest an instrumental by Kool & the Gang called Summer Madness. I think you'll like it.
By the way, Jordan, we know the truth of what happened to your eye. Amber got pissed, she told you to shut up, but you thought she said stand up. POW!!! 😂😂😂
Next do Hollywood Swinging! that’s a good funky one. It’s 70’s Kool and the gang
Christmas 1983. Will never forget it. I was 20, hitting the clubs. This song just defines that era for me.
Thank you guys for reacting to this very special song. Here's some funky Kool and the Gang suggestions
Jungle Boogie (1973)
Funky Stuff (1973)
Hollywood Swinging (1974)
Summer Madness (1974)
Open Sesame (1976)
A Funky Ballad called Too Hot (1979)
You Can Have It (if you want it (1983)
Tonight (1983).
Misled(1984)
Thanks as always Jay and Amber 😊
Check out another good song by Kool & The Gang- "Misled." JT Taylor on lead never failed to deliver.
I don't think you have listened to their biggest hit "Celebration".
Ok Amber, get some hot water and a wash rag, dip rag in and wring out a little apply to Jay's stye, it will pull out the infection. Also over the counter style meds can be bought. Jay it won't hurt, so just be brave
Great band I would suggest Mislead and Fresh if you haven't reacted to these Kool and the Gang classics
GO TO THE DOCTOR JAY!
IF YOU HAVE PINK EYE YOU NEED MEDICATION.
IT IS VERY CONTAGIOUS.
Amber & Jordan, Kool And The Gang have been around since the mid 6️⃣0️⃣s n their still playing in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣. J. T. Taylor was the lead singer 👩🎤 of the band for most of their songs 🎶 then he left the group to go solo. Kool & the Gang is an American R&B/funk band formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1️⃣9️⃣6️⃣4️⃣ by brothers Robert "Kool" Bell 🔔 and Ronald Bell 🔔 , with Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, and Ricky West. They have a lot of great hits that U guys have to react. Celebration; Jungle Boogie; Hollywood Swinging; Summer Madness(Instrumental); Too Hot 🥵; Joanna; Emergency 🚨 ; Misled; and many great 👍 hits. Hope U guys continue to react to Kool And The Gang. Glad that U guys R doing Joanna. Enjoy 😉
As the girl I love is also named Joanna I have to say I have played this for her. She is the lady I truly fell for.
Celebration and misled, I would recommend!
For Jay yall need to try out Misled. A lot more rocking.
I'm happy you feel like ballads tonight. Hope your sight gets better soon. The rest of the subscribers are right: Celebration does have to be your next reaction. That is their biggest smash song. They released it right after the hostages came home from Iran in 1981.
“Stone Love”- one of their most underrated