Album

Open Sesame

Kool & The Gang

1976 · Jazz, Funk / Soul

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Open Sesame by Kool & The Gang

Open Sesame is a Soul & Funk album by Kool & The Gang, originally released in 1976. On Gatefold: 25 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Open Sesame3:48
  2. A2Gift Of Love4:10
  3. A3Little Children5:32
  4. A4All Night Long4:55

Side B

  1. B1Whisper Softly6:05
  2. B2Super Band5:56
  3. B3L-O-V-E3:23
  4. B4Sunshine3:29

Sound DNA

  • Soul & Funk
  • Funk
  • warm
  • swaggering
  • funky

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Mastering: Frankford/Wayne Recording Phila, Pa.
Distributed Nationally by P.I.P. Records
"May The Peace And Blessings Of All Mighty God Be Upon You All.
Thank You For Your Gift Of Love And Your Faith In Us."
Sleeve with special fold-out doors which, when opened,
Display the band in Indian/Pakistani attire.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Beverly OwensBACKING VOCALS VOCALS
  • Claydes SmithACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR ELECTRIC GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, PERCUSSION GUITAR, PERCUSSION
  • Cynthia HugginsBACKING VOCALS VOCALS LEAD VOCALS
  • Dennis D.T. ThomasALTO SAXOPHONE, FLUTE ALTO SAXOPHONE, FLUTE, VOCALS, PERCUSSION, CONGAS CONGAS
  • Ellouise DaughnHARP
  • George BrownDRUMS DRUMS, PERCUSSION DRUMS, VOCALS, PERCUSSION, KEYBOARDS, CLAVINET
  • Joan MotleyBACKING VOCALS VOCALS
  • Larry GittensTRUMPET, FLUGELHORN
  • Otha NashPERCUSSION TROMBONE TROMBONE , VALVE TROMBONE
  • Renee ConnelBACKING VOCALS VOCALS
  • Ricky WestKEYBOARDS, VIBRAPHONE, VOCALS KEYBOARDS VIBRAPHONE
  • Robert Kool BellBASS GUITAR BASS GUITAR, VOCALS, PERCUSSION BASS, VOCALS, PERCUSSION
  • Robert Spike MickensPERCUSSION TRUMPET, FLUGELHORN TRUMPET, FLUGELHORN, PERCUSSION
  • Ronald BellKEYBOARDS PERCUSSION SAXOPHONE, FLUTE, CLAVINET, SYNTHESIZER, VOCALS, KEYBOARDS, PERCUSSION, VIBRAPHONE, STRINGS
  • Something SweetBACKING VOCALS
  • Carey MuseBACKING VOCALS
  • Don BoyceVOCALS
  • Donna JohnsonLEAD VOCALS VOCALS WRITTEN-BY, LEAD VOCALS

3 collectors on Gatefold own this · 25 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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