Album
That's The Way Of The World
1975 · Funk / Soul, Stage & Screen
38 collectors on Gatefold own this
That's The Way Of The World is a Soul & Funk album by Earth, Wind & Fire, originally released in 1975. On Gatefold: 112 pressings tracked, owned by 38 collectors.
About
Six albums into their career, Earth, Wind & Fire perfected their blend of dance-floor funk, crackling pop, heartfelt soul, and smooth R&B. The LP leads off with the band's first No. 1 single, the superbly crafted "Shining Star." But the masterfully arranged collection also boasts the sultry slow jam "Reasons," the funk-fortified title track, and the loose-limbed, bass-driven "Africano." It's impossible to pick EWF's best album, but this one’s a more-than-worthy contender.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Shining Star2:50
- A2That's The Way Of The World5:45
- A3Happy Feelin'3:16
- A4All About Love5:30
Side B
- B1Yearnin' Learnin'3:41
- B2Reasons4:53
- B3Africano5:10
- B4See The Light5:30
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Funk
- lush
- euphoric
- soulful
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
LP housed in lyric sleeve.
Inner sleeve liner lists one of the 3 writers as Louise Hardy but the center label lists the writer as L. Anglin (Louise Anglin).
Rhythm recorded at Caribou Ranch, Nederland, CO
Guitars and vocals recorded at Hollywood Sound Studios, Hollywood, CA
Horns recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, Hollywood, CA
Strings recorded at The Burbank Studios, Burbank, CA
Mixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders.
Text on back cover:
Original soundtrack from the Sig Shore production "That's The Way Of The World"
Produced and directed by Sig Shore
An original story by Robert Lipsyte
Runouts are etched except for identifiers (as TML-M / TML-S) which are stamped.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Al McKayGUITAR GUITAR, PERCUSSION PERCUSSION
- Andrew WoolfolkFLUTE, SAXOPHONE FLUTE, SOPRANO SAXOPHONE, TENOR SAXOPHONE FLUTE, TENOR SAXOPHONE, SOPRANO SAXOPHONE
- Ernie WattsSAXOPHONE
- Fred WhiteDRUMS DRUMS, PERCUSSION PERCUSSION
- George BohanonTROMBONE
- Johnny GrahamGUITAR
- Larry DunnPIANO, ORGAN, KEYBOARDS , SYNTHESIZER PIANO, ORGAN, SYNTHESIZER
- Matepe Ensemble
- Maurice WhiteDRUMS KALIMBA KALIMBA, DRUMS
- Oscar BrashearTRUMPET
- Philip BaileyCONGAS CONGAS, PERCUSSION CONGAS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS
- Ralph JohnsonDRUMS DRUMS, PERCUSSION PERCUSSION
- Saini MuriraPERFORMER, LEADER CONDUCTOR
- Verdine WhiteBASS BASS, PERCUSSION BASS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS
38 collectors on Gatefold own this · 112 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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