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

1. Ladies’ Night
2. Got You Into My Life
3. If You Feel Like Dancin’
4. Hangin’ Out
5. Tonight’s the Night
6. Too Hot
7. Celebration
8. Jones Vs. Jones
9. Take It to the Top
10. Morning Star
11. Love Festival
12. Just Friends
13. Night People
14. Love Affair
15. Steppin’ Out
16. Good Time Tonight
17. Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
18. Be My Lady
19. Get Down on It
20. Pass It on
21. Stand Up and Sing
22. No Show
23. Street Kids
24. Big Fun
25. As One
26. Hi de Hi Hi de Ho
27. Let’s Go Dancin’ (Ooh la la la)
28. Pretty Baby
29. Think It Over
30. In the Heart
31. Joanna
32. Tonight
33. Rollin’
34. Place for Us
35. Straight Ahead
36. Home Is Where the Heart Is
37. You Can Do It
38. September Love
39. Emergency
40. Fresh
41. Misled
42. Cherish
43. Surrender
44. Bad Woman
45. You Are the One
46. Victory
47. I.B.M.C
48. Stone Love
49. Forever
50. Holiday
51. Peacemaker
52. Broadway
53. Special Way
54. God’s Country
55. I Sweat
56. This Is What a Love Can Do
57. Never Give Up
58. You Got My Heart on Fire
59. Someday
60. Raindrops
61. In Your Company
62. I’ll Follow You Anywhere
63. All She Wants to Do Is Dance
64. How Can I Get Close to You
65. You Are the Meaning of Friend
66. Ladies’ Night (7″ Version)
67. Too Hot (7″ Version)
68. Celebration (7″ Version)
69. Jones Vs. Jones (7″ Version)
70. Take It to the Top (7″ Version)
71. Steppin’ Out (7″ Version)
72. Get Down on It (7″ Version)
73. Big Fun (7″ Version)
74. Let’s Go Dancin’ (Ooh la la la) [7″ Version]
75. Tonight (Aor Mix)
76. Fresh (7″ Version)
77. Misled (7″ Version)
78. Emergency (7″ Version)
79. Victory (7″ Version)
80. Dance Champion (7″ Version) [Featured in ‘Ruthless People’]
81. Stone Love (7″ Version)
82. Rags to Riches (7″ Version)
83. Strong (7″ Version)
84. Amor Amore (7″ Vocal Version)
85. Raindrops (7″ Remix)
86. Open Sesame
87. Love and Understanding (Come Together)
88. Mighty Mighty High
89. Hangin’ Out (12″ Remixed Version)
90. Celebremos (Spanish Us 12″)
91. Get Down on It (12″ Extended Remix)
92. Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It) [12″ Version]
93. Straight Ahead (Long Version)
94. Ladies’ Night (’83 12″ Remix Aka Deodato Mix)
95. Tonight (Extended Remix)
96. Fresh (Dance Remix)
97. Misled (Dance Mix)
98. Cherish (12″ Version)
99. Emergency (12″ Extended Mix)
100. Holiday (12″ Club Remix)
101. Peacemaker (12″ Version)
102. Stone Love (12″ Club Mix)
103. Funky Stuff (12″ Remix) [With Kurtis Blow]
104. Hollywood Swinging (Club Remix)
105. Jungle Boogie (Club Remix)