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.
A:
1)
Street Kids
2)
Big Fun
3)
As One
4)
Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho
B:
1)
Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La)
2)
Pretty Baby
3)
Think It Over
Written-By, Producer [Associate] - Kool & The Gang
Written-By, Producer [Associate] - Kool & The Gang
Producer, Keyboards, Mixed By - Eumir Deodato
Producer, Keyboards, Mixed By - Eumir Deodato
Tenor Saxophone, Backing Vocals, Synthesizer - Ronald Bell
Tenor Saxophone, Backing Vocals, Synthesizer - Ronald Bell
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Written-By - James Taylor
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Written-By - James Taylor