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Emergency is an album by the American funk and R&B group Kool & the Gang, released in 1984. It combines the band's horn-led funk with polished pop and dance production, and includes the singles "Fresh" and "Cherish"; "Cherish" became a U.S. number-one hit, while "Fresh" reached the U.S. top ten.
The album is suited to listeners exploring the group's 1980s crossover period.
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What is Emergency by Kool & the Gang?
Emergency is a 1984 album by the American funk and R&B group Kool & the Gang. It combines horn-led funk with polished pop and dance production.
Which songs are on Kool & the Gang's Emergency?
The album includes the singles Fresh and Cherish. Cherish became a number-one hit in the United States, while Fresh also reached the charts.
Was Cherish a hit from Emergency?
Yes. Cherish was released from Emergency and became a U.S. number-one hit.
How does Emergency sound?
The record blends Kool & the Gang's brass-driven funk with the smoother pop and dance sound associated with mid-1980s production. That mix helped songs such as Fresh and Cherish reach a broad audience.
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