Unlike the funk and R&B that characterized most of Kool & the Gang's work, "Misled" is a catchy pop gem with an excellent guitar hook. Additionally, the video is the perfect stealthy Halloween type that we love at ERV. From the creepy guys in robes to the Indiana Jones-inspired later scenes, the whole thing is steeped in pure 1984 awesomeness. The ghostly white dancer and that amazing blue jacket round out the major characters in the video.
The song ended up being a big hit, and reached #10 on the charts, which surprised us. To be fair, the 1984 Emergency LP also spawned "Fresh" and "Cherish," so it isn't as if there wasn't a lot of Kool on the radio back in the day. However, we don't remember seeing the video on MTV, which is kind of a shame.
While Kool & the Gang did have a few hits after "Misled," they had mostly faded from view by the late 1980s. However, they remain active in the industry as of this writing.
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ReplyDeleteWell said, CL. :)
DeleteDude, when you grow up in the 80s on an island with one American channel, you see a lot of obscure videos. This was one of our favorites!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it, and thanks for stopping by.
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DeleteWho is woman in misled video
ReplyDeleteDunno, but will leave this up - anyone know?
DeleteI’m curious my self who the dancer in Misled was.
ReplyDeleteI've tried several times over the years to find out who that dancer is never that dancer is never could
ReplyDeleteI was told that the ghostly dancer was a british girl, but I forget her name.
ReplyDeleteCool - if you remember it, please let us know!
DeleteWho was the girl that danced in it.
ReplyDeleteThe girl looks like Christina Applegate but I'm sure it's not her.
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