Album
The Need Of Love
1971 · Funk / Soul
3 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Need Of Love is a Soul & Funk album by Earth, Wind And Fire, originally released in 1971. On Gatefold: 33 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.
About
Fusing a daring range of styles including funk, soul, and John Coltrane-inspired free jazz, Earth, Wind & Fire’s sophomore effort is fearlessly experimental. On the nearly 10-minute opener, “Energy,” a groove-oriented funk arrangement opens up into a freeform, kaleidoscopic jam. The mind-bending riffs and positive-minded lyrics of tracks like "Beauty" and "Everything Is Everything" have the uplift of early Sly Stone. With its spaced-out vibe and infectious hooks, this may be our favorite EWF record for late nights and hazy mornings.
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Tracklist
- 1Energy9:40
- 2Beauty4:15
- 3I Can Feel It In My Bones5:07
- 4I Think About Lovin' You5:57
- 5Everything Is Everything6:46
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Funk
- raw
- spiritual
- psychedelic
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Original pressing on green Warner Bros. vinyl label.
Recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, Hollywood, CA
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Alexander ThomasTROMBONE
- Chester WashingtonTENOR SAXOPHONE
- Don WhiteheadELECTRIC PIANO, PIANO, VOCALS PIANO, ELECTRIC PIANO, VOCALS
- Maurice WhiteDRUMS, KALIMBA, PERCUSSION, VOCALS DRUMS, PERCUSSION, KALIMBA, VOCALS
- Michael BealGUITAR, HARMONICA
- Oscar BrashearTRUMPET SOLOIST, TRUMPET TRUMPET, SOLOIST
- Sherry ScottVOCALS
- Verdine WhiteBASS
- Wade FlemonsVOCALS
- Yackov Ben IsraelCONGAS, PERCUSSION PERCUSSION, CONGAS
3 collectors on Gatefold own this · 33 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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