Wild and Peaceful (Kool & the Gang album)

It was released in 1973 and was hugely successful on the Billboard R&B chart, reaching No.

[6] The album spawned the band's first three Top 10 singles.

The hugely popular track "Jungle Boogie" soared to No.

[7] The latter two singles both sold over a million copies and were certified Gold by the RIAA.

Record World said the lead single "Funky Stuff" provides "funk & fun from the gang and includes lotsa percussion and whistles.