Kool & The Gang - The Dance Collection (1990)

Netherlands import

An import compilation of K&TG dance cuts from the '80s. The term 'dance' is used sorta loosely here, but no matter. This disc was purchased because it gives me a little look at what the group released in Europe that became popular there (e.g., Peacemaker, Hi De Hi). That said, there's still nine songs here that hit the US Top 40. From top to bottom, this 15 track CD is big fun.

Peak on the US Billboard Top 200 chart: not released in US

Tracks:

Song	Year	Hot 100	R&B	Dance	Dutch
Celebration	1980	1	1	1	2
Get Down On It	1981	10	4		10
Let's Go Dancing (Ooh La, La, La)	1982	30	7		14
Big Fun	1982	21	6	3	30
Ladies' Night	1979	8	1	5	12
Take My Heart	1982	17	1	16
In The Heart	1984				43
Straight Ahead	1983	103	49		11
Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho	1982				23
Steppin' Out	1981	89	12	16
Good Time Tonight	1981
Fresh	1984	9	1	1	27
Peacemaker	1987				20
Emergency	1985	18	7	41	48
Victory	1986	10	2	35	44

An enjoyable blend of the familiar and the unfamiliar.

Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None other than enjoying the singles on the radio back in high school and college.