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Get Down to a Quiz Celebrating Kool & the Gang

The band Kool & the Gang formed in 1964 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Kool & the Gang blend funk, R&B, jazz, soul and disco to form their unique sound. This quiz is about the music of Kool & the Gang.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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workisboring

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
377,333

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1973, Kool & the Gang encouraged everybody to "get down, get down" with their first top ten hit on the United States Billboard Hot 100. What was the name of the song? Hint

Jungle Boogie

Get Down, Get Down

Jungle Jazz

Get Down On It

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1974, Kool & the Gang had their first number one single on the United States Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. This song was sampled by DJ Kool and Mase. What was the name of this song? Hint

Brooklyn Swinging

Hollywood Swinging

California Swinging

Jersey Swinging

3. Kool & the Gang released the critically acclaimed albums "Light of Worlds" in 1974 and "Spirit of the Boogie" in 1975. These albums produced which number one singles on the United States Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart? Hint

"Higher Plane" and "Spirit of the Boogie"

"You Don't Have to Change" and "Spirit of the Boogie"

"Light of Worlds" and "Spirit of the Boogie"

"Light of Worlds" and "Caribbean Festival"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which song by Kool & the Gang was featured in the 1976 film "Rocky"? Hint

Living in America

Summer Madness

Winter Sadness

The Sweetest Victory

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Question 5 of 10

5. Kool & the Gang contributed the song "Open Sesame" to which legendary movie soundtrack in 1977? Hint

A Star is Born

Saturday Night Fever

Grease

Smokey and the Bandit

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1979, Kool & the Gang released a dance song which was inspired by the annual Seneca Falls Convention for women's rights. What was the name of the song? Hint

If You Feel Like Dancin'

Got You into My Life

Ladies' Night

Tonight's the Night

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1979, Kool & the Gang departed from their usual sound and recorded a soulful ballad. This song was about a couple who married too young and were struggling to maintain the passion in their marriage. What was the name of this song? Hint

Too Cold

Too Hot

Too Young

Too Old

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1980, Kool & the Gang released one of their signature singles. This song is played in many sporting arenas after a big victory by the home team. What is the name of this song? Hint

Get Down On It

Celebration

Take It to the Top

Can't Stop (Doing It to You)

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Question 9 of 10

9. On November 15, 1984, Kool & the Gang released their commercially successful studio album "Emergency". The album produced three top ten singles on the United States Billboard Hot 100. Which United States Billboard Hot 100 top ten single was not on the Kool & the Gang album "Emergency"? Hint

Joanna

Misled

Fresh

Cherish

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1986, Kool & the Gang released a studio album titled "Forever". What were the name of the two singles from this album to reach the top ten on the United States Billboard Hot 100? Hint

"Peacemaker" and "Holiday"

"Victory" and "Holiday"

"Victory" and "Stone Love"

"Stone Love" and "Peacemaker"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1973, Kool & the Gang encouraged everybody to "get down, get down" with their first top ten hit on the United States Billboard Hot 100. What was the name of the song?

Answer: Jungle Boogie

The 1973 song "Jungle Boogie" was a single from Kool & the Gang's album "Wild and Peaceful". The song was the first single by Kool & the Gang to hit the top five on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and the United States Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. The song has been sampled by Madonna, Janet Jackson and the Beastie Boys.

2. In 1974, Kool & the Gang had their first number one single on the United States Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. This song was sampled by DJ Kool and Mase. What was the name of this song?

Answer: Hollywood Swinging

The 1974 song "Hollywood Swinging" was a single from the Kool & the Gang studio album "Wild and Peaceful". This was the group's first number one single on the United States Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. The song also hit the top twenty in the United States and Canada.

This song was sampled by DJ Kool in his 1996 single "Let Me Clear My Throat" and by Mase on their 1997 single "Feel So Good".

Answer: "Higher Plane" and "Spirit of the Boogie"

Kool & the Gang hit number one on the United States Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart with "Higher Plane" from their 1974 studio album "Light of Worlds". Kool & the Gang hit number one on the United States Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart with "Spirit of the Boogie" from their 1975 studio album "Spirit of the Boogie". Both songs hit the top forty on the United States Billboard Hot 100.

4. Which song by Kool & the Gang was featured in the 1976 film "Rocky"?

Answer: Summer Madness

The song "Summer Madness" was recorded for the Kool & the Gang 1974 studio album "Light of Worlds". The song was sampled by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince for their 1991 single "Summertime". The song was used in the 1976 film "Rocky" although it wasn't featured on the movie soundtrack album.

5. Kool & the Gang contributed the song "Open Sesame" to which legendary movie soundtrack in 1977?

Answer: Saturday Night Fever

The 1977 album "Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Sound Track" contained songs from the 1977 disco film "Saturday Night Fever". The soundtrack sold over fifteen million copies. The soundtrack contained songs by the Bee Gees, KC and the Sunshine Band, the Trammps, Walter Murphy and Yvonne Elliman. Kool & the Gang contributed the song "Open Sesame" to the soundtrack.

6. In 1979, Kool & the Gang released a dance song which was inspired by the annual Seneca Falls Convention for women's rights. What was the name of the song?

Answer: Ladies' Night

The 1979 song "Ladies' Night" by Kool & the Gang was a top twenty hit in five different countries. Some of the lyrics come from quotes spoken at the annual Seneca Falls Convention for women's rights. The song was covered by Atomic Kitten and Jon Lovitz.

Answer: Too Hot

The song "Too Hot" was a single by Kool & the Gang recorded for their 1979 "Ladies' Night" album. The song was released again in 2004 to promote the group's "The Hits: Reloaded" album. In 1979, the song hit the top forty in four different countries.

8. In 1980, Kool & the Gang released one of their signature singles. This song is played in many sporting arenas after a big victory by the home team. What is the name of this song?

Answer: Celebration

"Celebration" was a single released on October 11, 1980 by Kool & the Gang from their 1980 studio album "Celebrate!". The popular sports anthem hit number one in the United States, Canada and New Zealand.

Answer: Joanna

The Kool & the Gang 1983 song "Joanna" hit number two on the United States Billboard Hot 100. The song was featured on the 1983 Kool & the Gang studio album "In the Heart".

The 1984 Kool & the Gang's studio album "Emergency" produced three top ten singles on the United States Billboard Hot 100. The songs include the number nine hit single "Fresh", the number ten hit single "Misled" and the number two hit single "Cherish". The title track, "Emergency", hit number eighteen on the United States Billboard Hot 100.

10. In 1986, Kool & the Gang released a studio album titled "Forever". What were the name of the two singles from this album to reach the top ten on the United States Billboard Hot 100?

Answer: "Victory" and "Stone Love"

Kool & the Gang scored two singles from their 1986 album "Forever" which both hit number ten on the United States Billboard Hot 100. The songs were titled "Victory" and "Stone Love". After this album, lead singer James "J.T." Taylor left the group.

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