I was 17 working my 1st job at Jewel Foods when Earth, Wind and Fire returned to the music charts with this political and dynamic hit "System Of Survival" during the Reagan administrations term in office...needless to say they struck a very hot nerve musically. The irony here is this track is still relevant to the income inequality that is plaguing America today. I clearly have no faith in the Republican party because what I knew then is the same thing I know now "We Cant Wait" Vote OBAMA 2012!
This of course is a great song but a poor choice for a single and radio song. The core of the song is too radical and different from the chorus. Never sure if you should listen or dance to it. Again, the song is great but just wasn't a good choice for a single, what it needed was a remix of the music while keeping the chorus.
CLASSIC!!!!! Just like their stage shows back in the day, EW&F revolutionized the art of the music video. When MTV first came out, they refused to play EW&F and many other Black artists. Great song with TIMELESS lyrics!!!!
The only problem with that video is that the band is so awesome, you don't even notice the visuals in the back. Lol. You could have the band dancing in front of just a black screen, and it would still be an awesome video, because EWF know how to put energy and excitement in everything they do.
Those HORNS are phenomenal...
R4Love365 5 days ago
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I was 17 working my 1st job at Jewel Foods when Earth, Wind and Fire returned to the music charts with this political and dynamic hit "System Of Survival" during the Reagan administrations term in office...needless to say they struck a very hot nerve musically. The irony here is this track is still relevant to the income inequality that is plaguing America today. I clearly have no faith in the Republican party because what I knew then is the same thing I know now "We Cant Wait" Vote OBAMA 2012!
ewndfire70 1 month ago
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
liubojarreau 1 month ago
kinda weird with all the background stuff but excellent song nevertheless
kickstand801 2 months ago
2 blokes won't talk.
eestiqaatsi 2 months ago
STILL THE GREATEST BAND EVER.
MrTrackfreek 3 months ago
@ 2:50 in the face from Hubert Laws' 'In The Beginning' LP. cover flashes across the screen. Not that anyone will know what I'm referring to :)
vampyros1 3 months ago
This of course is a great song but a poor choice for a single and radio song. The core of the song is too radical and different from the chorus. Never sure if you should listen or dance to it. Again, the song is great but just wasn't a good choice for a single, what it needed was a remix of the music while keeping the chorus.
1980Triumph 4 months ago
frontman may be bald but he's got a bold afro.
natureboyinyourface 5 months ago
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mo95100 7 months ago
i am and faces are the best of the best albums of earth, wind and fire. best horns dynamics, very melodic songs.
askadetra 8 months ago
Great album cut, but not a good lead single. "And Love Goes On" should have been the first single from FACES followed by "Song In My Heart" and "You"
hughesjr 9 months ago
this one reminds me first year in winton terrace
troyknox63 10 months ago
Maurice's voice was insane.. I loved the Faces album..:D
erika2012vsu 11 months ago
I just saw the "Live in Rio" version of "Let Me Talk" on YouTube. It is smoking hot!
hankaaron1961 1 year ago
Love love love and love EWF. And totally forgot about this gem, also 'Dance, dance dance' (from 'Rock & Rule')
knixphan 1 year ago
This song is too "earth wind and fire" like...Nothing that shows any new ideas or direction......
freein2339 1 year ago
CLASSIC!!!!! Just like their stage shows back in the day, EW&F revolutionized the art of the music video. When MTV first came out, they refused to play EW&F and many other Black artists. Great song with TIMELESS lyrics!!!!
chj2 1 year ago
i showed this to my friend whos really racist, and for once he was able to put skin color and all that shit aside and just boogie down in his seat
buddyboy296 1 year ago
Maurice White...the best 2nd tenor on planet earth.
MCGEHEE1 1 year ago 3
coool
ratiewf 1 year ago
Fabulous! Earth Wind and Fire are the Beatles of R&B!
hadoenough 1 year ago
I luv this song. 10 stars
nuarejazz 1 year ago
The only problem with that video is that the band is so awesome, you don't even notice the visuals in the back. Lol. You could have the band dancing in front of just a black screen, and it would still be an awesome video, because EWF know how to put energy and excitement in everything they do.
4evernate28 1 year ago
ladies and gentlemen.....
EARTH WIND & FIRE!
fantastic band and video
icon200 2 years ago
I was 3 when this came out.
70sbaby80schild321 2 years ago
I just really need to imitaing maurice's
dance moves in this song!
I always amaze by their songs
they can use the joy of the dance mixed
with heavy message song lyrics that they
used together it just awesome!
That's why EWF is always timeless
and less commonly called priceless!
brainysnaeha 2 years ago 2
wow... lol @ the video, but great song!
homegyrl 2 years ago
Underrated EWF single. Too bad this track doesn't show up on compilations.
XanaduPreservation 2 years ago 12
VERY VERY NICE SONG
hotepkemi 2 years ago 2
FACES is a great album .
rockjohnson80 2 years ago 2
I love the transition when it goes "We're all the same....". You just want to start dancing. Undoubtedly a hidden gem.
13thnote 3 years ago 6
Maurice, was so healthy looking back then! So sad that he is so ill today!
osensei2987 3 years ago 2
Great song i love it !
im actually getting it for my dad
nathan3892 3 years ago
great ! let me talk rare video!
kristianbejb 3 years ago 2
this is a f#ckin jam.....
lusciouslady73 3 years ago
i agree...great song...too bad it goes un-noticed
123sunnny 3 years ago
What? No comments? Overlooked tight song.
CaptGage 3 years ago 2