Ladies' Night

Kool & the Gang

About Ladies' Night

"Ladies' Night" is the hit title track single on the album of the same name released in 1979 by Kool & the Gang. The song is a play on the popular use of "Ladies Nights" at bars and clubs that were meant to draw in more female patrons in order to draw in even more male clientele. The song as a single was a success, and became a radio staple. It was also a chart success, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980 and stayed atop the R&B charts for two weeks. It also gave them their first hit in the United Kingdom in August 1979, peaking at number 9 in the UK Singles Chart.  


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Mmm, oh yeah
Oh, what a night

Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night (oh, what a night)

Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night (huh)

Girls, y'all got the one
A night that's special everywhere
From New York to Hollywood
It's Ladies' Night and, girl, the feeling's good

Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night (Oh, what a night)

Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night

Romantic lady
Single baby
Mm, sophisticated mama
Come on you disco lady, yeah
Play with me tonight mama, yeah

If you hear any noise, it ain't the boys
It's Ladies' Night, uh-huh
Gonna step out Ladies' Night
Steppin' out Ladies' Night
Gonna step out Ladies' Night
Steppin' out Ladies' Night

Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night (oh, what a night)

Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
And the feeling's right
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night
Oh, what a night

On disco lights your name will be seen
You can fulfill all your dreams
Party here, party there, everywhere
This is your night, baby, you've got to be there

This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright

This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright

This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright

This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright

This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright

This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright
This is your night tonight
Everything's gonna be alright

This is your night tonight (come on let's all celebrate)
Everything's gonna be alright

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Kool & the Gang

Kool & the Gang is an American jazz, R&B, soul, and funk group, originally formed in 1964 as the Jazziacs based in Jersey City, New Jersey. more »

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Written by: Claydes Smith, Ronald Bell, Meekaaeel Muhammed, George Brown, Robert Bell, Earl Jr. Toon, Dennis Thomas, James Taylor

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13 facts about this song

Release Timeline
"Ladies' Night" was released as a single by Kool & the Gang in 1979.
Album Information
The song is from the album “Ladies' Night” which was the band's first album after they restructured and refocused their sound following a decline in popularity.
Chart Success
The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and was the group's first top 10 pop hit, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Genre Classification
It is classified as a crossover between the R&B and disco genres, reflecting the popular music trends of the late 1970s.
Songwriter Attribution
"Ladies' Night" was written by Kool & the Gang members Robert "Kool" Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown, and James "JT" Taylor.
Impact on the Band
The song marked a turning point for Kool & the Gang, leading to a string of successful singles and albums that lasted throughout the 1980s.
Female Vocalist Feature
The song features the distinctive voice of the then-new lead singer, James "JT" Taylor.
Duration
The duration of "Ladies' Night" is about 3 minutes and 28 seconds in its single version while the album version extends to about 6 minutes and 22 seconds.
Sample Usage
"Ladies' Night" has been sampled in numerous songs, most notably "Mama Gave Birth to the Soul Children" by Queen Latifah and "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga.
Cover Versions
There have been various cover versions of "Ladies' Night”, including renditions by Atomic Kitten and Lil' Kim.
Live Performances
Kool & The Gang continue to perform "Ladies' Night" as a staple of their live shows, highlighting its ongoing popularity.
Music Video
Though music videos were not as prevalent in 1979 as they became in the 1980s, Kool & the Gang did release a video for "Ladies' Night" featuring a live performance of the track.
Grammy Nomination
"Ladies' Night" earned Kool & the Gang a Grammy nomination in 1980 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

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