The Albums Vol. 2 (1979-1989) - 11CD Boxset (CD) - Kool & the Gang
Limited eleven CD set. With disco taking hold of the charts worldwide, an inspired change of direction brought in a recognized lead vocalist in James "J.T." Taylor and Brazilian musician Eumir Deodato to the fold, with him signing-up to produce their next four albums. The Albums Vol. 2 1979-1989 is the second of two box sets that cover the band's first 20 years, starting with 1979's Ladies Night, up to and including Sweat (1989), as well as three extra discs in "7" Singles Selection" and "12" Singles Selection #1 and #2", which also contains non-album tracks. The set contains 105 tracks across 11 CDs, including 18 UK Top 30 hits and seven Top Tens. Kool & the Gang's place in music history is ensured with a joyful and vibrant legacy for generations of fans and music lovers to enjoy.
Track List
- Ladies' Night
- Got You Into My Life
- If You Feel Like Dancin'
- Hangin' Out
- Tonight's the Night
- Too Hot
- Celebration
- Jones Vs. Jones
- Take It to the Top
- Morning Star
- Love Festival
- Just Friends
- Night People
- Love Affair
- Steppin' Out
- Good Time Tonight
- Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
- Be My Lady
- Get Down on It
- Pass It on
- Stand Up and Sing
- No Show
- Street Kids
- Big Fun
- As One
- Hi de Hi Hi de Ho
- Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh la la la)
- Pretty Baby
- Think It Over
- In the Heart
- Joanna
- Tonight
- Rollin'
- Place for Us
- Straight Ahead
- Home Is Where the Heart Is
- You Can Do It
- September Love
- Emergency
- Fresh
- Misled
- Cherish
- Surrender
- Bad Woman
- You Are the One
- Victory
- I.B.M.C
- Stone Love
- Forever
- Holiday
- Peacemaker
- Broadway
- Special Way
- God's Country
- I Sweat
- This Is What a Love Can Do
- Never Give Up
- You Got My Heart on Fire
- Someday
- Raindrops
- In Your Company
- I'll Follow You Anywhere
- All She Wants to Do Is Dance
- How Can I Get Close to You
- You Are the Meaning of Friend
- Ladies' Night (7" Version)
- Too Hot (7" Version)
- Celebration (7" Version)
- Jones Vs. Jones (7" Version)
- Take It to the Top (7" Version)
- Steppin' Out (7" Version)
- Get Down on It (7" Version)
- Big Fun (7" Version)
- Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh la la la) [7" Version]
- Tonight (Aor Mix)
- Fresh (7" Version)
- Misled (7" Version)
- Emergency (7" Version)
- Victory (7" Version)
- Dance Champion (7" Version) [Featured in 'Ruthless People']
- Stone Love (7" Version)
- Rags to Riches (7" Version)
- Strong (7" Version)
- Amor Amore (7" Vocal Version)
- Raindrops (7" Remix)
- Open Sesame
- Love and Understanding (Come Together)
- Mighty Mighty High
- Hangin' Out (12" Remixed Version)
- Celebremos (Spanish Us 12")
- Get Down on It (12" Extended Remix)
- Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It) [12" Version]
- Straight Ahead (Long Version)
- Ladies' Night ('83 12" Remix Aka Deodato Mix)
- Tonight (Extended Remix)
- Fresh (Dance Remix)
- Misled (Dance Mix)
- Cherish (12" Version)
- Emergency (12" Extended Mix)
- Holiday (12" Club Remix)
- Peacemaker (12" Version)
- Stone Love (12" Club Mix)
- Funky Stuff (12" Remix) [With Kurtis Blow]
- Hollywood Swinging (Club Remix)
- Jungle Boogie (Club Remix)