In September 1973, “De-Lite” label released “Wild and Peaceful”, the fourth Kool & the Gang studio album. It was recorded in 1973, and was produced by Robert “Kool” Bell, “Funky” George Brown, Ricky West, Clay Smith, Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, Ronald Bell and Robert “Spike” Mickens.

Personnel:

• Clay Smith – guitar
• Ricky West – vocals, electric piano
• Robert “Kool” Bell – vocals, bass
• “Funky” George Brown – vocals, drums, percussion
• Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas – vocals, alto saxophone, flute, congas
• Ronald Bell – vocals, soprano and tenor saxophone
• Robert “Spike” Mickens – vocals, trumpet
• Harvey Goldberg, Jeff Lesser – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Robert “Kool” Bell, “Funky” George Brown, Ricky West, Clay Smith, Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, Ronald Bell and Robert “Spike” Mickens.

1. Funky Stuff
2. More Funky Stuff
3. Jungle Boogie
4. Heaven at Once
5. Hollywood Swinging
6. This Is You, This Is Me
7. Life Is What You Make It
8. Wild and Peaceful