The evolution of sophisticated funk sound. The light and dark of 80's soul.
From disco to urban funk. A brilliant and mellow groove.
Released in 1982, "As One" is an album that symbolizes Kool & The Gang's transition to the urban sound that emerged in the late disco boom. Their signature song "Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La)" topped charts around the world, proving their pop sense that went beyond the boundaries of funk and soul. Produced by Eumir Deodato, the album is filled with sophisticated arrangements and an urban mood, making it a perfect example of 80's funk.
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A:
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1)
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Street Kids
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2)
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Big Fun
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3)
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As One
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4)
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Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho
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B:
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Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La)
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2)
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Pretty Baby
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Think It Over
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Written-By, Producer [Associate] - Kool & The Gang
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Producer, Keyboards, Mixed By - Eumir Deodato
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Tenor Saxophone, Backing Vocals, Synthesizer - Ronald Bell
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Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Written-By - James Taylor
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Engineer, Mixed By - Jim Bonnefond
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Strings - Kermit Moore
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Alto Saxophone, Keyboards - Curtis Williams
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Trombone, Backing Vocals - Clifford Adams
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Drums, Backing Vocals - George Brown
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Trumpet, Backing Vocals - Michael Ray
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Engineer [Assistant] - Nelson Ayres
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Percussion - Jimmy Maelen
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Alto Saxophone - Steve Greenfield
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Mixed By, Mastered By - Gabe Vigorito
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Bass, Backing Vocals - Robert "Kool" Bell
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Handclaps - Dennis Thomas
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Guitar - Charles Smith
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Trumpet, Backing Vocals - Robert Mickens
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Engineer - Cliff Hodsdon
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Mastered By - Jose Rodriguez
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Engineer [Assistant] - Barbara Ivone
