Earth Wind & Fire - Devotion

[dluvwestcoastdrummer]

There Are Now Three People With Shit Blocking They're Hearing....Will Someone Please Buy Them Some Q-Tips So They Can Hear This Timeless Track.....Peace

[kjchicago1]

This song makes you want to go to church

[kjchicago1]

Do you understand what Philip Bailey is singing about in this song? Can you feel his message in the song?

[kjchicago1]

Did you know this particular 1974 gem of a song was recorded at the then-Caribou Ranch in Nederland, Colorado in August 1973 before being released in 1974?

[foxadman99]

MAN!!!, yo quiero esta cancion

[sig0902]

For me this song is love

[aquario9]

É isso aí precisamos de devoção e dedicação para livrar nossos filhos das forças do mal que insistem em querer invadir nossos lares e filhos.

Deus abençoe as nossas gerações!!!Feliz Natal pra todos!!!

[westside159]

there best song

[NiftySwiftOfficial]

my jam



[TheBabypaige]

thats my shit from the time i was a kid

[carlinhosapple]

lembro do meu pai

[shotgunpipes53]

how could anyone not love this? so smooth. whether you're cruisin, dancin, lovin or just kickin back. doesn't get any better then this.

[morozco551]

This was not only my favorite group back in the day, but they were a group that you knew when you bought there albums you could play them from beginning to end. You would dance (you had to, you couldn't help it) to holding that someone you loved so tight on the dance floor and feel that love. This was just the greatest band of all time. My most appreciative and earnest props go out to Marice White and all EWF

[soap1919jt]

What a precious gem of a find here!

Philip and I belonged to the same church for several years, and I tell ya, he used to rock the place with that awesome voice of his. I really miss Earth Wind & Fire. The music industry needs to bring groups like this back!

[kjchicago1]

@soap1919jt You're speaking of lead singer Philip Bailey, right?

[soap1919jt]

@kjchicago1 Yes. That is correct ... none other than.

During this same time, Philip also lead his own private gospel group, called The Living Epistles. I tell ya, not even the angels of heaven can sing better than these folks could.

[benjahmin1000]

hhaahahahahhahha laughin my @#$ of hahaah about the 2 dislikes haah

[Izeedra]

I have one secret shared along with these musics and the world, ..anyone remember the TOUR OF KING TUT ANK AMEN ....THIS IS THE COURTS OF ....

[callmextc]

what was your method of transfering the track from vinyl to this video?

[Xavier64893]

Michelle Gonzalez will be as Pinky & Ms. Polopolous will be as The Brain.

[HDtone23]

the best high note ever at 2:50

[Kaez14]

toma tu sopita

[williewill037]

The best ever, on my way to iTunes now.

[Deldave1]

One of thier best amongst many. Love '70's Soul Music--why don't people sing like this anymore??

[Gregorioledesma]

waow ... what a nice track

[yahooboy1989]

Philip Bailey is unbelievable!!!

[higirlize]

one of EWF best love it

[skavurska09]

adoro Lp ate hoje ainda compro discos de vinil,tenho meu toca discos,ta meia boca mas ta bom.

[qfarqueros]

Este sonido nunca podra ser superado por el mp3, en esta cancion se puede establecer claramente.

[Jokermwx]

WOW...I love Youtube.....this makes me feel 15 again!!!

[ThiagoZotelli26]

My good God, that's good stuff! Hi class song. My father have this and others LP'S from this band! I'm listening this since i was a litle kid and i always loved! Thank you father for the great taste for music!

[hawkhulk]

One of their best songs ever. We just can't get songs of this nature anymore. Now it's the Lil Waynes of the world. How sad.

[Dwaynism]

THIS IS VINTAGE EARTH WIND AND FIRE. DEVOTION(OPEN OUR EYES 1974) TO ME IS THEIR BEST SONG EVER! AND ON THE GRATITUDE ALBUM 1975 THE LIVE VERSION OF DEVOTION GAVE THIS SONG MORE POPULARITY! VERY FEW SONGS WITH TWO DIFFERENT VERSIONS WILL EVER BE POPULAR,BUT DEVOTION IS! I LOVE THIS SONG ESPECIALLY THE STUDIO VERSION. THIS SONG IS AN R&B CLASSIC!

[sheeism]

In everyone's life there's a need to be happy. Let the sun shine a smile your way. Open your heart, feel the touch of devotion. Maybe this song will help uplift your day, make a better way.

[urmykki]

I was wondering what happened to my LP and there it is....

[lisa6913]

fk ya this is the shit baby love it brings back good old

true blue n real

[SoulMusicGlobal]

So so happy to hear this again, I'm close to tears. I remember so well how this music uplifted me, made me feel like I wasn't alone, that love really was and is the answer. Bless Maurice White, Philip Bailey, Verdine White and all the members of this pioneering group for touching my life again and again.

[beauf2006]

It will never be the same !! This was a time when self's spirit meant something to people...

[HisPrinceMichael]

Fight a dirty war? PAY the dirty COST....jajajajajaja!

[reymiable]

toma tu sopita jajajajajajajaja, no says this

[MrSocal1975]

THIS SONG REMINDS ME OF SITTING IN THE BACK YARD WITH MY POPS DRINKING .........RIP  POP DAMN I MISS U

[bootlesbaby]

true beautiful classic, don`t get any better than this!

[fnkdrmmr]

I feel what EWF are saying.

[Ritch4578]

Mc Solaar used this sample for his song that it has the same title Dévotion. Taken from french album "Prose Combat" in 1994.

[lisadiazsmg]

ded to manual poppies rip....tha sweetest guy...

[troyknox63]

dont start crying yet it aint even finished playin yet tough aint it

[dogcat126]

what a great group!!!! thanks soso much for posting!!!

[gomeza626]

2 all the ladies, from aka gent007@yahoo.com

[rosd67]

Takes me back.

[CricketTube09]

IF YOU LISTEN TO THE WORDS TO THIS SONG IT WILL BRING TEARS TO YOUR EYES!!!!!!

[josecalifas]

aaahhh yyyeeaaa... volume up please... now this is the shit.

[ourDC888]

Thanks!

[PezunaProducciones]

TOMA TU SOPITA

[qfarqueros]

@PezunaProducciones en Chilito la inolvidable

[thejosecarloss2]

SONZERA !!!

[MrDevinDouglas]

1 person needs devotion

[irmaluz]

Classic!

[msistasara]

SO MANY MANY MEMORIES ! BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES!

[jaycizaleo]

I love it when you show the lp spinning , gives it a real throwback touch to it .

[Bolzanoman]

So much True... Dear Btinsley1...Since long time we love this song ! Long live this song and passion and devotion. Their/your Fan(s) from Croatia...

[knicks1fan]

i love this old skool music nd im 20 yrs old its so much betta than the music we got out now solija boy smh

[SonicZombiez]

The truest comfort song ever composed.

[whiteharsh]

Why is there always that ONE ASSHOLE that has to dislike such a nice masterpiece?

[TheRealityBeatz]

@whiteharsh just a hater.. smh

[TadiwaMahlunge]

@whiteharsh sorry

[kjchicago1]

@whiteharsh Is it because the song(from 1974)is too old?

[VAIO1230]

one of my favorite songs

[6802Lulu]

TOMA TU SOPITA (:

[6802Lulu]

4:08 - 4:13

[MikeStone05]

Doesn't this song just make you feel good inside? Of course it does. :-) Classic & timeless Earth, Wind & Fire! (REAL MUSIC THAT KICK THE *&#@ OUT OF TODAY'S FAKE MUSIC)

[ajenhudfan]

phillip bailey is amazing

[MZDECATL]

DA GREATEST OF ALL TIME...FASHO EYE LUV DEM MAN FAREAL

[hallmark18]

and sampled by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony "Thug Devotion"

[87DiscoGirl]

We need devotion! Bless the Children!!!

[honeydaisy1]

No words can express the way this song makes a person's spirit soar!!

[MoviesTubeYou0675]

@DavinciBeats Do you remember the song "Choosey Lover" by the Isley Brothers and Aaliyah?

[churchshoes2003]

Lol! This cat broke out the vynil. It sound so clear by the way. The hell with cd's. Lol!

[gazathugz1000]

one of the best songs of all time, this is what I call real music

[DavinciBeats]

sounds like this could be sampled.

[hallmark18]

@DavinciBeats it was sampled early 90's rap by "yoyo" don'y play with my yoyo

[kingdomrenaissance]

The kind of music that expresses the KINGDOM with excellence in society-at-large. If you listen with your spirit, you can't help but to recognize Love expressing itself in Righteousness, Peace and Joy! The message is eternal. ...We should ALWAYS be in Love with this kind of music.

[Regime326]

bone thugs 'thug devotion'

[skaterkmak23]

its my friends look at me wierd because i can skateboard to music like this lol

[dglskeough]

this song made my day brighter before I was born

[cupcakekiekie]

this song makes me realize how special life is and forget about all the foolishnes in this world!

[overnitesinsay]

this song so much better then and cd its clear no crackling thank u

[eaglefied7]

do u realize we were jamming to christian music and up lifting you need devotion really listen to the words. open your hearts feel the devotion maybe this song will up lift up your day.........bless the children deleiver them from the fruits of evil....

[1HolyReign]

1:07 Ante Dios y el hombre: Pronto los cobardes pagara los COSTOS SUCIA.

[LK8productions]

1:20 toma tu sopita !! jajaja lol

[OneBillyTurner]

nice y'all

[TheHouseODavid]

Official Music- The House of David

[jayoprada]

beautiful soul music

[mic32one]

E W F, One of the greatest bands ever! Enuff Said! MIC32one

[rosd67]

The words are on this one!

[Jimeejam41]

This TUNE WAS and IS The BOMB !!!!

[flyinghotwing]

beautiful sounds , b. lyrics

[rlb2k1]

Earth, Wind & Fire's Devotion always pick me up. :-)

[brigittmontanez]

i have a broken too, nerves exposed, im on ssi, medi-cal won't pay, in pain, been taking pain pills, buying them with rent money, 16 year old kid is going in for pace maker, my oldest kid 28 year old, let's her inlaws talk bad about me and my other kids, yeah, kinda depressed today, but at least we are all alive, living in america, this song really picks me up, thank you.

[monkeyboygood]

Bless your heart. It works.

[newme09able]

Now this is music...thanks for posting

[softtouch55]

tell me that this isn't one of anyone's favs. boy we knew we could conquer any challenge put in front of us back in the day.

[ancrumq12]

Vinyl forever

[cianamja]

YES

[thepoopie2]

I'm a teacher. Whenever I get overwhemled ,I listen to this song to keep me going. And I happy to say it's been a wonderful 24 years.

[MsMsERA14]

u know what ill admit that most old music is really good and some new music is sorry but u know what cuz of yall people my dad wuz tryin to beef with me late at night but not all new music is bad its just sum but the truth of the matter is its just yalll old and middle aged people wisin yall wuz young again becuz i know good music from bad ilisten 2 very old to new music

[NicolaWriter]

If you listen to this and don't feel uplifted,I don't know what to say.

[serette7]

Lawd, Lawd...can I just go back to this year...I think it was 1974 or 1975...OH MY, OH MY! Thank you so much for posing this one...okay back to my memory lane moment...

[Chicago10281]

@serette7 Actually, it was 1974(Recorded at the Caribou Ranch, Nederland, Colorado)

[JUNK8019]

Stand for something- Or fall for anything!

[JohnnyC718]

@JUNK8019 And the church said AMEN!!!! Much Love!!!

[chele815]

all my albums from then were destroyed in a fire! DAMN! i had all the oldies. They were my older brothers albums passed down to me, and i had bought albums when i was coming up. ALL my shit gone! I still get queasy thinkin about that loss.

[SuperXavier30]

Just how did they do it? I mean just check the shift at 1min50...fills my heart with immense JOY!!!

[StonedFetus]

For those who believe the young generations are effed for great instrumentals...think again!!! you are just not looking hard enough. GET OUT THERE and support your local musicians!

[Sameolg100]

The Best Band ever hands down. Quite possibly best song...like it live better.

[ThiagoMrT]

Muito Bom !!!

[ndiane1]

Sweet, Loving times in the back set with my husband of 31 yrs. Love EWF.

[naxoxile]

toma tu sopítaaa hahaha xD

[chitown271]

May we as a ppl should really take this song as a testmony on how we need Devotion Message

[jwbrownsburg]

This is one of the best albums ever.

[maxree05]

OMG.i did not know EWF sang this song until today.i could not believe it.i tell you without prejudice.this group is my no 1 group of all time,i dont care.what anyone says.

back in the day when we went to parties you could not dance to this music we all used to sing them.

so much meaning in these songs they just lift you up even if you were feeling sad.

lardsah,big respct to you for posting this tune.

[Chicago10281]

@maxree05 Yep, this song is from 1974(Album recorded in August 1973 at the Caribou Ranch in Nederland, Colorado)Philip Bailey's vocals sound as good as when it was first recorded on this song!

[myownservant]

Soulful tune with that amazing 70's warm recording quality

[goldenarm11]

what a beautiful song, we played this at our wedding.

[Molossian]

Earth wind & fir come to Little Rock on May 28th Riverfest.

[carlina2209]

Very beautiful song*

[sexette]

Heard this today!! Classic.

[keona3157]

after all these years this song THIS SONG is still so inspirational I LOVE IT it has gotten me thru some tough times n it was made before I was born WOW

[keona3157]

this song is definetly a great uplift to whatever u may be going thru. it is so powerful and inspring

[THYCHANIE]

LoL..."You can't play with my Yo-Yo....Yo-Yo-Yo."....serious­ly tho...nothing like the original...regardless of the sample...this brings much memories..my dad played these cuts evysunday...when washing his car....thanx for the visual flashback as well...much 'preciated....

[jookinmus]

"And deliver us from the fruits of evil, bringing voices to sing sweet harmony"

I wonder if this matters anymore---that is---positive messages such as this.

Well it should matter to ANYONE WHO CARES ABOUT OUR FUTURE, because

we need some real substance in our music, Alicia Keys among others have heard

the cause ; but we need more in order to keep our kids from thinking "being cool is being negative. Positive is positive any day in my book. Some of us are reading the wrong "Book"

[58manoa]

Best Band Ever ! when Music was Music ! when you really had to play an instrument and Really sing , , , Uplifting !

[mamichuncha]

INOLVIDABLE "TOMA TU SOPITA" , 15 ó 17 años? :)

[lannah2531]

da hora@@@

[DaveWollenberg]

Hit #23 soul, #33 pop in Billboard. God bless!

[MrCodman545]

what about graham central station

[JRit69]

why am i even commenting when everything that needed to be said was already said?

[KamDoggyDog187]

Masterpiece!

[marzcandybarz]

btinsley i feel you im 18 and i see the simpleness in our music today where is the real black soul

[ScoobyBBS]

Musiq Soulchild, Anthony Hamilton, John Legend, only name's worth mentioning in modern r&b

[sasuke2492]

did yo-yo sampled this song? because this song sound familer

[immasuperninja]

@sasuke2492 i did :P

[saj8]

Good sound quality.

[1234Valdir]

sempre que voce quiser boas lembranças ouça estas musicas e voce sentira otimas maravilhosas epocas muito mais mais mesmo valeu.......

[iempsa]

nice!

[morbeckcomk]

very beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tysheik]

energy 4 tha soul

[lynettereid]

truly a devotion, song !!!!! and a truly devoted man!

[str8outtatexas1]

where's all the great artist today? it's all a bunch of thugs rapping about their car,my bitch,my bling,my drank,my gun ect.. you have got to be the most none emotional,no passion having,no feeling, cold blooded,ruthless person in the world if u can't enjoy great music like this. baby making music, (not saying that's what it all about) but just great music.i'm 43 and will never 4 get these great groups of yesterday. we had the greatest era of music ever produced in the 60's 70's 80's early 90's

[dmcarden]

right on brother, right on!! that was THE ERA!

[btinsley1]

Say it str8outtatexas1 !! I'm 48 and let's tell it like it is...the musical climate of today is a scary thing. We have lost our talent for playing instruments, singing without OVERsinging, the message we once had is no longer heard unless it is rapped. And what really gets me is that some of the youth of today get all angry when you try to tell them what passes for music today is a disappointing shell of what it used to be. A time when we sang of love...now it's banging that thang...ugh !

[SuperXavier30]

@btinsley1,Spot On!!

[Batou2006]

I can't lie, times today are rough. We face an era where music is dry...it's no longer original or soulful....however back in the day's where my mother and father and their kin grew up.....the music of the oldies is where it's at. Don't get me wrong we have some good music, but it'll never amount to the oldies. Some Freddy Jackson, EWF, The Ojays, the Stylistics....timeless classics in which we'll never forget. I maybe 24 but I"m a man who can appreciate great, meaningful music. Amen to that.

[keona3157]

@btinsley1 u r so right well i am the youth of today but i know good music when i hear it and i have not heard anything worth relly hearing in the last ten years or so

[btinsley1]

keona3157: i pray one day we will enter a new music renaissance where we will again hear a relevant message accompanied by instruments and multiple-part harmonies. Skill & artful communication NEVER goes out of style...

[keona3157]

@btinsley1 so tru but i dont think it will happen good music is dead but at least we still have the good music within reach wen we r ready to hear it

[saj8]

@btinsley1 Truth is, we could debate on this all day, but facts is facts... there will never be a time where young people as a whole will like old music more than their current music. Most of us didn't do it, nor did the generation before us, nor will the generation after us.

I like 70s music too, especially EWF, and I own a lot of it. But for the most part, every generation goes through this, now it's our turn to go through it. In 10 years, it'll be their time.

It is what it is.

[MOREHOUSE80]

@btinsley1 THIS music made us all rich in the spirit; we have rich artists now who can't bring it like this or anywhere near this level. Money AIN'T everything for sure.

[btinsley1]

@MOREHOUSE80:  regarding your reply.....all i can say is what my 95 year old grandfather used to say in church: WAAAAAAAAL !

[zoroisdead]

@str8outtatexas1 say man, i'm from texas too, and i love the classics like ewf, stevie wonder, sam cooke, bobby hebb, there's so much good old school i hope i live long enough to jam most of it. But alot of those cats in htown today are rapping better than anyone else in the country, and what's cool is they sample guys like luther vandross and teddy pendergrass! But you're right commercial music blows compared to 30 years ago

[lifexpr08]

gotta get my LPs from the attic!!

[lardsah]

LOL. Get them down and put yer cd's up there! These vynil's will outlast them any day!

Bless for the comment.

[MissClogWog]

@lifexpr08 Do:)!! I did.....;) and found this forgotten treasure... :)!

[missdiva6711]

@lifexpr08 know that right.

[aGwEENapple]

This song helps to make me feel great. =)

[gamagan1]

philip baily love his high pitch tennor voice

Gamagan1

[angelsolar613]

Beautiful song...thanks a lot! for sharing it

[butterfly18ify]

Thank you for sharing. I love earth, wind and fire.

[clarkvanbur]

Timeless music. deliver!!!!!!!! luv it.

[lomasloco70]

Timeless Classic. A long lost era when music was worth listening' - it meant something - .

[Chicago10281]

This song had a powerful message in 1974! You don't hear this stuff anymore now!

[lardsah]

You are so right. I will NEVER get tired of listening to this tune.

[jonnyboy162]

right behind you man

[Chicago10281]

Did you know that this particular song is from the group's 1974 CBS Records LP: "Open Our Eyes" & was also recorded at the Caribou Ranch in Nederland, Colorado?

[MOREHOUSE80]

@Chicago10281 and we need to hear this...to cut out all this violence. We didn't have this current non-sense back in the day because of the MUSIC

[raregrooveman]

TUNE

[trezlorenz]

The true meaning of life!!!!!!!!!

[alwayswatchin08]

I love this song....Dont better than devotion...