Performance Credits
Kool & the Gang Primary ArtistClaydes Smith Guitar
Khalis Bayyan Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
Ricky West Organ,Trombone,Tambourine,Piano (Electric)
Robert "Kool" Bell Bass,Vocals
Robert "Spike" Mickens Bongos,Trumpet
Ronald Bell Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
Nina Simone Violin
Winston Collymore Violin
Selwart Clarke Violin
Kermit Moore Cello
Dennis "D.T." Thomas Flute,Congas,Sax (Alto)
Gayle Dixon Violin
Nina Simon Violin
George "Funky" Brown Drums
Technical Credits
George "Funky" Brown Group Member,ComposerClaydes Smith Composer,Group Member
Gene Redd Copyist,Editing,Composer
Cleveland Brown Liner Notes,Memorabilia,Photo Courtesy,Project Consultant
Isaac Hayes Composer
Cynthia Weil Composer
Ricky West Group Member
Charles Lloyd Composer
Robert "Kool" Bell Composer,Group Member
Robert "Spike" Mickens Composer,Group Member
Ronald Bell Composer,Group Member
Bill Lacey Digital Remastering
Harry Weinger Research,Supervisor
A. Scott Galloway Research Assistant
Phil Spector Composer
Gary N. Mayo Remixing,Digital Remastering
Sharon Redd Staff,Producer
Barry Mann Composer
Gene Redd, Jr. Arranger,Composer,Producer,Original Liner Notes
Dennis "D.T." Thomas Composer,Group Member
Richard Westfield Composer
Roy Handy Composer
Malcolm Addey Engineer
Cleveland Horne Composer
Howard Tucker Project Coordinator
Paul Williams & His Hucklebuckers Reissue Supervisor
Curtis "Fitz" Williams Composer
Willie Feaster Staff,Producer
Chris Eselgroth Package Design