Cherish (Kool & the Gang song)
1985 single by Kool & the Gang / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Cherish" is a song by American R&B band Kool & the Gang, released in May 1985. It was the third single released from the band's sixteenth studio album, Emergency. It was certified Gold by the RIAA and held the number 1 position on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart for six weeks running. It would ultimately rank as the biggest Adult Contemporary chart hit of the 1980s.
Quick Facts Single by Kool & the Gang, from the album Emergency ...
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Single by Kool & the Gang | ||||
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Released | May 1985 | |||
Recorded | 1984 | |||
Genre | Pop, R&B, gospel | |||
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Label | De-Lite | |||
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"Kool & The Gang - Cherish" on YouTube | ||||
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The song is a romantic ballad that proved to be extremely popular when it was released and has since been a wedding song staple of sorts.[1]
The song was composed in the key of B♭ minor, though the chorus shifts to D♭ major (the relative major of B♭ minor).[citation needed]