1973 - Wild and Peaceful - Kool and the Gang

50 Years Ago - 1973 Kool and the Gang released their fourth album Wild and Peaceful.

The album spawned three singles. The first "Funky Stuff" peaked at #19 and #5 R&B. Believe it or not, in 1973 it was banned from some radio stations for using the word Funky.

"Jungle Boogie" peaked at #4 and #2 R&B.

Released: November 24, 1973

"Hollywood Swinging" made #6 Hot 100 and #1 R&B.