"Take It To The Top" by Kool & The Gang

Kool & The Gang is best known for their #1 anthem from 1980, "Celebration," still played at sporting events and parties everywhere. The song was their only chart topper, but the band enjoyed so many other hits in the 80s that they are ranked the 11th most successful group of that decade (and 83rd of all-time).

Kool & The Gang first hit the charts way back in 1969 when their song, "Kool & The Gang" hit #59. Their funky and brassy sound scored bigger successes in 1973 with "Jungle Boogie" (#4) and "Hollywood Swinging" (#6). But who would've thought a disco-embracing band with songs like "Slick Superchick" and "Spirit Of The Boogie" could reinvent their sound to become one of the hottest acts after disco died?

Kool & The Gang scored nine top 10 hits in the 80s, with two of them reaching #2 ("Joanna" and "Cherish"). They also belted out some rockers like "Misled" (#10) and the wonderful "Tonight" (#13). The band's chart run ended in 1987 when "Special Way" stalled at #72.

"Take It To The Top" comes from their knockout 1980 record, "Celebrate!" An inspiring rocker with a Doobie Brothers-like riff that got lost in their avalanche of hits.