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"Joanna" is a song by Kool & the Gang from their 1983 album, In the Heart. Released as a single on December 17, 1983, the song was an immediate hit peaking at #2 in the US for one week, behind "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club. Additionally, the track reached #2 in the UK as well as #1 on the US R&B chart. A romantic ballad similar to many of Kool & The Gang's later releases, the song features as its main subject the eponymous girl named "Joanna". In the group's music video, "Joanna" is portrayed as the current owner of a small, roadside café named "Joanna's Diner" (Filmed at the Colonial Diner in Lyndhurst, N. J. The Colonial sign can be seen briefly outside in the opening seconds of the video). Throughout the video, she serves the band members as both cook and waitress as they serenade her with the video occasionally flashing back to her younger days as a dancer at Harlem's famous Cotton Club in New York City and in love with the character portrayed by the group's lead singer, James "J. T." Taylor.more »
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[Chorus]Joanna, I love youYou're the one, the one for meI'm in love, and I won't lieShe's my girl and always on my mindShe gives me her love and a feeling that's rightNever lets me down, especially at nightSo, I'm gonna do the best I canTo please that girl and be her only man, seeShe cheers me up when I feel aloneAnd that's why baby I've got to let you know[Chorus]She's the one, the one for meShe's the kind of girl makes you feel nice, soI'll try my best to do what's rightTake her for a ride - everything's fineCHORUSSearched so far, searched so longTo find someone, someone to count onNow I feel I've got it right hereFound it in you, baby, you, my dearWe can do all night, so niceWe'll have it all and everything will be alrightI'm promising you, take it from meTake it home, baby, take it home, babyShe's the one, the one for meShe's the kind of girl makes you feel nice, soI'll try my best to do what's rightTake her for a ride, everything's fineOh JoannaOh Joanna[Chorus]Joanna, (Yes I love you) I love youYou're the one, the one for meBelieve me babe when I sayJoanna (Yes I love you)Joanna, Joanna
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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, CLIFFORD ALANZA ADAMS, CLIFFORD ALANZA JR ADAM, CURTIS WILLIAMS, CURTIS FITZGERALD WILLIAMS, GEORGE BROWN, GEORGE MELVIN BROWN, JAMES TAYLOR, JAMES L. BONNEFOND, JAMES WARREN J.T. TAYLOR, ROBERT BELL, ROBERT E. BELL, RONALD BELL
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Joanna" was released in 1983. It is one of Kool & the Gang's hit songs from the early '80s. |
Album Info"Joanna" is included in the band's eighteenth studio album titled "In the Heart." |
Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard R&B chart and peaked at no. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1984. It also hit number two on the UK singles chart. |
Song Genre"Joanna" is a song of Dance-pop, blue-eyed soul, quiet storm, and urban genres. It showcases the band's smooth integration of various music styles. |
Song DurationThe full studio version of the song is approximately 4 minutes 23 seconds long. |
Musical StyleWith a catchy chorus and emotionally charged lyrics, "Joanna" is a romantic ballad that strays from the band's typical funk style. |
Songwriters"Joanna" was written by three members of the band – Robert "Kool" Bell, Ronald Bell, and James "J.T." Taylor. |
Song MeaningThe song expresses the lead singer J.T. Taylor's affectionate feelings towards a woman named Joanna. The song's lyrics reflect a working-class romantic narrative. |
Music VideoThe music video of "Joanna" features a small café named Joanna's Diner, where JT Taylor is romantically interested in a waitress named Joanna. |
AccoladesDespite its commercial success, "Joanna" did not win any major music awards. However, it has secured a longstanding position in Kool & the Gang’s repertoire, commonly featured in greatest-hits collections and live performances. |
Cover VersionsAlthough many Kool & the Gang songs have been sampled and covered by other artists, "Joanna" is less commonly reworked, possibly due to its distinctive, time-specific style. |
Global SuccessApart from its success in the United States and the United Kingdom, "Joanna" was a big hit in other countries as well such as Canada, New Zealand, and several European countries. |
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