Album
Earth, Wind & Fire
1971 · Funk / Soul
4 collectors on Gatefold own this
Earth, Wind & Fire is a Soul & Funk album by Earth, Wind & Fire, originally released in 1971. On Gatefold: 43 pressings tracked, owned by 4 collectors.
About
Earth, Wind & Fire's supremely confident debut still blows our minds today. Bandleader Maurice White melds a bold, James Brown-style horn section with dreamy harmonies, tight arrangements, and positive lyrics with a hint of the spacey astrological vibe that inspired the band's name. Uplifting tracks like "Help Somebody" and the cuddly ballad "Love Is Life" are the perfect intersection of funk and psychedelic soul. The lush vocal blend of Sherry Scott, Wade Flemons, Don Whitehead, and White comes alive—and hints at the group's later hits.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Help Somebody3:34
- A2Moment Of Truth3:05
- A3Love Is Life5:04
- A4Fan The Fire5:11
Side B
- B1C'mon Children3:08
- B2This World Today3:28
- B3Bad Tune4:38
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Funk
- warm
- euphoric
- funky
4 tracks were also released as 45s Collection (UK 2020) (opens in a new tab) 2x7" (2020)
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Alexander ThomasTROMBONE
- Don WhiteheadPIANO , ELECTRIC PIANO, VOCALS PIANO , ELECTRIC PIANO PIANO, ELECTRIC PIANO, VOCALS
- Leslie DraytonTRUMPET
- maurice whiteDRUMS, PERCUSSION, KALIMBA , VOCALS DRUMS , PERCUSSION , KALIMBA , VOCALS DRUMS, PERCUSSION, KALIMBA, VOCALS
- Michael BealGUITAR
- Phillard WilliamsPERCUSSION , CONGAS PERCUSSION, CONGAS
- Sherry ScottVOCALS
- Verdine WhiteBASS
- Wade FlemonsVOCALS , ELECTRIC PIANO VOCALS, ELECTRIC PIANO
4 collectors on Gatefold own this · 43 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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