Kool & the Gang - All-Time Greatest Hits

Kool & The Gang | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 21, 1998)
• Original Release Date: April 21, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Curb Records
• ASIN: B000006NKK
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,083 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Ladies Night

2. Celebration

3. Cherish

4. Get Down on It

5. Joanna

6. No Show

7. Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh, la, la, La)

8. Fresh

9. Color Line [Alternate Version][Alternate Take]

10. Jungle Boogie

11. In the Hood [Beat System Remix]

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Hits Re-Done With A 1998 Flair, July 31, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Kool & the Gang - All-Time Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

When there was word of a new Kool & The Gang album due outon April 21, 1998, we fans were waiting with baited breath for astupendous set of brand new songs from the band; to follow their "State Of Affairs" album of 1995 -- maybe even a live concert recording. The upcoming release was a big mystery, but greatly anticipated. Well, when it finally came out, my heart sank just a little, to see that it was yet another "greatest hits" cd. Okay, I bought it. Upon the first listen, I could hear that there was indeed a difference about the songs. And for me, wow! what a difference. Being aware of every subtlety of J.T. Taylor's vocals on these old gems, I noticed many variations he was making in his delivery on the new cd. The Gang & J.T. had gone back into the studio and done different arrangements of the songs. Well yeah, 1998 style. For me, it's like listening to J.T. in live concert, where he injects so many of his own ad libs in! to the flavor of the songs. The old familiarity of his voice is still there of course, but an added bonus is how you can hear the mature texture it has taken on over the years. Always an alluring singer, his vocals now come across with a more aggressive sensuality. Kool and the rest of The Gang are breathtaking with the instruments.

Check out "Cherish", "Joanna" and "No Show"!

I could not do this review without INSISTING that the world should hear "Fresh" -- where J.T. purrs about his "sophisticated lady", "ooh magic baby"! And the track I listen to every day.... yes, every day, is "Get Down On It" -- where you will hear how J.T. has added a stunning surprise to the ending of this song!

Although I had been waiting for some new material from Kool & The Gang featuring J.T. Taylor, I am more than satisfied with this release until they decide to take time off tour and write new songs.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CLEVER and FULL OF LIFE!, February 29, 2000

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Carl Caola "blah" (Somewhere) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All-Time Greatest Hits (Audio Cassette)

Marsha from San Fran hit it right on the head. JT's freestylin is the best in the music industry. And this CD reminds us of that. Peace-Out Cool Carl Cee

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest CD Ever!!!, June 12, 2008

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Whitney Taylor "JT #1 Fan" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kool & the Gang - All-Time Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

I would give this CD six stars if it were possible. This CD is simply wonderful. If you are a fan of Kool and the Gang with JT Taylor, then this CD is for you. It is the next best thing to seeing them in concert. JT's voice is spectacular and I love the new vocal arrangements on the songs especially "No Show" and "Joanna". It makes you want JT back with KT&G. We can only hope...