Mr. Big Stuff singer Jean Knight dies; age 80.

Daily Mail: Mr. Big Stuff singer Jean Knight has died at the age of 80 from natural causes.

Mr. Big Stuff hit the number two spot on  Billboard Hot 100 chart upon its release.

It spent another five weeks in the top spot on Billboard Soul Singles chart.

Knight got a Grammy nod for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female for the track.

'New Orleans and her global fan base join together in gratitude for the indelible mark she left on the world,' her family said.

"Mr. Big Stuff" from 1971's Mr. Big Stuff.

Kool & The Gang Drummer George Brown Dead at 74.

Breitbart: Brown, who had been battling stage-4 lung cancer, died at his house on Thursday night, a representative told TMZ.

“When asked to describe his music, Brown always replied, ‘The sound of happiness[.]”, the rep added.

"Celebration", from 1980's Celebrate!

"Too Hot", from 1979's Ladies' Night.

"Jungle Boogie" from 1974's Soul Train.

"Get Down On It", from 1981's Something Special. 

Kool & The Gang (Wiki).

Don't pretend that in 1980 you didn't get out on the dance floor with your girlfriend when "Celebration" was played, because you know you did. Hopefully your unbuttoned shirt wasn't showing excessive amounts of chest hair and gold chains. White Shoes, too? Oh Noooooooooooooooooooooooo! 🤣

Tuesday's Friday Morning Music Video

"Love Train" by The O'Jays, from 1972's Back Stabbers.

("Soul Train" host Don Cornelius... one of the greatest voices of all time.)