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In 1980, the soul-funk band Kool & the Gang released their song “Celebration.” It hit number one on the Billboard chart in 1981, and has since become an iconic song at parties, major sporting events, and wedding dances. The original music video is worth viewing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M. This repetitive lyric is an ear-worm that can ...