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Kool & the Gang
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No. 1 Hits
4
Top 10 Hits
8
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Adult Contemporary
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Debut Date
Peak Pos.
Peak Date
Wks on Chart
Joanna
Kool & The Gang
11.19.83
2
12 Wks
02.04.84
24
Cherish
Kool & The Gang
07.06.85
1
6 WKS
08.24.85
22
Fresh
Kool & The Gang
03.30.85
5
12 Wks
06.01.85
18
Special Way
Kool & The Gang
10.10.87
6
12 Wks
12.12.87
17
Stone Love
Kool & The Gang
02.21.87
11
12 Wks
04.04.87
15
Too Hot
Kool & The Gang
02.02.80
11
12 Wks
04.05.80
15
Victory
Kool & The Gang
12.06.86
35
12 Wks
01.24.87
9
Celebration
Kool & The Gang
02.14.81
34
12 Wks
02.21.81
4
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