Kool & the Gang, Joanna → Throwback Vibez
![Kool & the Gang, Joanna: Throwback Vibez No. 110 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/kool-and-the-gang-joanna-throwback-vibez-110-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 110th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Joanna” by iconic R&B/funk band Kool & the Gang.

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype
Can you feel those vibes, those surefire Throwback Vibez?! Throwback Vibez is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past. Ah, there is nothing like a good oldie to get you fired up! The records featured in this column feature gems from the 20th century, with a few exceptions. All genres of music are welcome.
![Kool & the Gang, Joanna: Throwback Vibez No. 110 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/kool-and-the-gang-joanna-throwback-vibez-110-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 110th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Joanna” by iconic R&B/funk band Kool & the Gang.
![Bob Marley & The Wailers, I Shot The Sheriff: Throwback Vibez No. 109 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal-Island Records Ltd.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bob-marley-the-wailers-i-shot-the-sheriff-throwback-vibez-109-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 109th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley & The Wailers.
![Cher, Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves: Throwback Vibez No. 108 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MCA Records Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cher-gypsys-tramps-thieves-throwback-vibez-108-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 108th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” by iconic actress and singer Cher.
![Rupert Holmes, Escape (The Piña Colada Song): Throwback Vibez No. 107 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/rupert-holmes-escape-the-pina-colada-song-throwback-vibez-107-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 107th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Escape (The Piña Colada Song),” a number one hit by Rupert Holmes.
![Jodeci, Lately: Throwback Vibez No. 106 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/jodeci-lately-throwback-vibez-106-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 106th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Lately,” a cover of a 1980s Stevie Wonder gem by contemporary R&B collective Jodeci.
![Kenny G, Songbird: Throwback Vibez No. 105 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista Records, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/kenny-g-songbird-throwback-vibez-105-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 105th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Songbird” by Grammy-winning saxophonist Kenny G.
![Dolly Parton, 9 to 5: Throwback Vibez No. 104 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/dolly-parton-9-to-5-throwback-vibez-104-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 104th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “9 to 5” by the beloved music and cultural icon Dolly Parton.
![Roberta Flack: Throwback Vibez No. 103 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment Company / Atlantic Recording Corporation; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/roberta-flack-gone-away-throwback-vibez-103-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 103rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Gone Away” by legendary singer-pianist Roberta Flack.
![Joni Mitchell, Big Yellow Taxi: Throwback Vibez No. 102 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner Records Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/joni-mitchell-big-yellow-taxi-throwback-vibez-102-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 102nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Big Yellow Taxi” by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
![Gang Starr, Mass Appeal: Throwback Vibez No. 101 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Virgin Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/gang-starr-mass-appeal-throwback-vibez-101-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 101st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Mass Appeal” by legendary hip-hop duo Gang Starr.
![Shocking Blue, Venus: Throwback Vibez No. 100 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Red Bullet; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/shocking-blue-venus-throwback-vibez-100-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 100th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Venus,” the number one hit by the Dutch rock band Shocking Blue.
![Tony! Toni! Toné!, Feels Good: Throwback Vibez No. 99 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tony-toni-tone-feels-good-throwback-vibez-99-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 99th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Feels Good” by Grammy-nominated R&B band Tony! Toni! Toné!.