In my view.Greatest "Band" of all time! They were truly a unit playing together as a team for one purpose--the uplifting of all of our minds through the POWER of music. "Keep your head to the sky!"
I LOVE THE LIVE VERSION OF THIS SONG BETTER THAN LISTENING TO IT ON THE RECORD AND TO ME THIS IS THE GREATEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF THIS SONG GOD BLESS YOU PHILIP BAILEY!!!!!!!!
THIS SONG GAVE PEOPLE SO MUCH HOPE BACK IN THE DAY AND IT WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO FOR THE PEOPLE OF MY GENERATION.KEEP UR HEAD TO THE SKY PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
damn..my brother was hitting those notes... was telling my brother today that i listened to EWF so much through life, really because it was a mix of funk, spiritual, jazz...just unique, inspired, lyrical with deep meaning...best group ever!!
Correction...THE best band of all time, whether you're talking songwriting, relevant lyrics, vocals, stage performance, groove, stage costumes, musicianship, lasting power in the industry...U name it, they own it.
What can I say?...Earth Wind & Fire was the greatest thing to come out of Denver, CO., next to Pam Grier aka Foxy Brown, Sonny Liston, Don Cheadle and many others. My home town has so much talent and always have.
Master told me one day I 'll find peace in every way. But it search for the clue, wrong things I was bound to do. Keep my head to the sky for the clouds to tell me why. As I grew with strength. Master kept me as I repent and He said........ I love it!!!
To thine B the Glory. I think I am in Love all over again. You guys are absoultely the best and thank you for showing me a good time today on hot 92.3 the beat. I look forward to the concert tonight. I'll always love you.
One of the best groups of any genre to ever be! This one brings back 1975 Madison Square Garden. That's when it took originality and inspiration to make music. Seems all you need now is a computor and a dash of mediocrity.
It is songs like this that help people find a more positivemeaning to their lives! Everyone will not be reached by Gospel music...I am glad that Phillip didn't mind reaching that high note. I lvoe to hear men sing! This is the most soulful band of all times and they know it. I saw them free at the Pomona fair in 04 and was not disappointed. Thanks for the post.
@arlenerogerswilhite do you feel like ewf was coming from a spirituall perspective? i do with this song. just wanted to know your opinion. :) kikr franklin sampled this song on his hero album
Saw EWF live in the late 80's (1987 ???)....can't remember, but I still have the ticket and do remember a grand time with their talents, music and show. It was awesome !!! Also saw Kool & The Gang back then...just as great as EWF !!!
Saw EWF live in the late 80's (1987 ???)....can't remember, but I still have the ticket and do remember a grand time with their talents, music and show. It was awesome !!!
Phillip you are a Bad Boy... Talent ,Talent,Talent,... why couldn't i have been back in your day????? you would have been mine...lol Adriennne from texas
This is when artists actually made and created music! No autotune, synthesizers, special microphones for non-singing mofo's just pure raw uncut talent.
@mjjcng8958 Hey thanks for writing, yes I do believe this song is very spiritual. Since people would trip about using God I think they just made it less obvious to say they were talking about God. I mean as I hear this song I can only think about God. It is so inspirational, and brought me through al ot of negative situations. Because of this csong I made it through life through iti's words.
@arlenerogerswilhite Some critics actually credit them with a subgenre during this period, "Mystical Soul". I would maybe throw Mandrill and War in that category with them.
At times, I know that I feel down & feel hopeless...but I know that things happen for a reason....Had Maurice went on to college to become a doctor, we would not know the wonderful music of the three elements of the universe...and if Stevie would have been born with sight, we would not have known about his Innvervision.
@h1ydrippa yeah I agree, this was a BAND everybody played an instrument and you can see and tell by the sound not like today where you used voice machines and mixers, EWF the greatest along with the Isely Brothers and Cameo
The 'Powerlight' album was good, definitely underrated. 'Side by Side', 'Fall in Love With Me', and 'Spread Your Love' may be the most notable from that L.P. but the album basically was an introduction to 80's EWF... similar to how 'Boogie Wonderland' was EWF's utilization of disco. In my view EWF is the best band of all time. Marvin Gaye is the best soloist of all time. My view of course.
WHAT A NUMBER THANK YOU JESUS CHRIST MY SAVIOR FOR THIS FEELING OF BLISS. THANK YOU FOR POSTING WHAT CLASS PEOPLE KEEP YOUR FAITH HE WILL SOON BE HERE HEADS TO THE SKY.
@ newmonii VOUS AVEZ TOUT A FAIT RAISON CE GROUPE VOUS REND VRAIMENY OPTIMISTE DANS LE QUOTIDIEN CAR ILS ONT SOUVENT ET SURTOUT COMPOSES CES TITRES AVEC LEURS FOI ET PAS POUR FAIRE DU FRIC
I wonder how Maurice White decided which lead vocals would fit the song better, his or Philip Bailey? Perhaps they worked out different takes in the studio or maybe the song was tailored to the singer.
I was always a fan of EWF until they went too pop/disco/mainstream for me and lost a lot of the rawness in their sound. It just became too polished, too commercial (i.e. songs like Boogie Wonderland, Let's Groove Tonight, Got to get you into my life.etc...ugh.)
man, Faces, Raise and Powerlight were all excellent, people get locked into one groove and they can't appreciate growing or change, what were they supposed to make Open Your Eyes in 82?, sounds change and evolve...while the groove stays the same.
@1980Triumph: i agree. I re-discovered the Raise album a few weeks back and this one stands really well compared to the 70s gems. And the production is marvelous.
@1980Triumph I like these albums too, but you can tell the magic was fading. After All N' All, the pixie dust, eye of newt and wing of bat was getting stale. You can only tap the creative well so often. Hey, they had a marvelous ten year run that for my money left the greatest body of work in popular music history
@1980Triumph Isn't it? I have all three albums. I bought Raise, and Faces on cd, but I still have the albums. Powerlight came out when all of this house music, and other "whatever" came ouit. I love the song 'Fall In Love With Me'. The DJs just was not playing these songs. There was one radio station in the San Francisco Bay Area that really appreciated real R & B, and Soul, and that was KDIA. They played more than just one song from the albums, to give them great promotions. KDIA is gone.
Raise and Powerlight were advanced for their time, Soul music was going in a different direction. Raise and Powerlight would of been masterpieces in 88-89-90 but they were almost 10 years ahead of their time.
All man I love Faces, you don't like Share your love or Sparkle -- the production and direction on those songs are magnificent. Powerlight also is good but the last song Miracles is altogether terrible. Overall I love those albums and don't understand the backlash
@1980Triumph Too many songs on Faces sounded the same and there were too many songs IMO..Sparkle I liked but I was not trilled by share your love...Powerlight I don't like at all...sorry...can't please everybody....
Funny cause that is what I like about Faces, the sound was seamless. I love Share Your Love, that blew me away. Powerlight doesn't have the charm of Raise! but I still like it, at the very least it was ahead of its time.
I generally stop at Powerlight too, though there are 2 songs on Electric Universe I like and just a couple from the other albums........but yeah Powerlight is it for me too. Raise was great, he should of checked it out, he may of liked.
@jeffbeck70 For me, "Faces" was, and still is, a very boring album. I don't even think it would have been good if it was condensed down to just a single LP.
I think "Raise" was a return to form and had a lot of energy. With "Changing Times", I was expecting a new exciting sound from EWF. But I was disappointed again by "Powerlight"- which to me sounded like leftovers from the "Faces" sessions (but Powerlight at least had some very good songs).
Faces was an amazing album, the production was flawless, Powerlight too. I guess at this point it comes to tastes. I personally love every song but one on Faces and most of Powerlight
@hankaaron1961 Man, I can feel you on "Faces", it seemed to lack that earthy, funky vibe that defined the EW&f sound but the production was pristine. For me "Powerlight" was hot- they brought everything to the table on that one. "Raise" was slick because it introduced the steel drum into their sonic arsenal and the song "Changing Times" I thought would take them into a new direction.
I think there are great cuts on those albums but the flaws are obvious. I do like their use of theEmotions on the later albums. The production became a little too slick. The early albums are so spontaneous- jamming. I've always thought the success of "Boogie Wonderland" hurt the direction of the group. The later albums lose their world music touch. With that said two of the BEST EWF songs come from from "Powerlight" and "Raise: "The Speed of Love" and "My Love"..
This song just blew me away. The lyrics, harmonies,melody. I played this repeatedly and it moved me. I am lost for words. All i can say is this music is timeless and universal. It touches the very core of my soul. EWF and all the great artists all i can say is just a simple thanks. You offer hope and therapy in times of adversity. THANKS.
Maurice White is very much alive, and celebrates his birthday today. Suggest you research the subject matter before posting any mis-informed comments.
Could you please REMOVE your RIP comment. It isn't true. So, it isn't valid. You leaving it up is just you being a stubborn, lying, ignorant & childish individual. You know he isn't dead. So, take down the comment.
Man, where did you get this footage! I have been an E, W, & F fan since Maurice formed The Salty Peppers which evolved into the Elements of the Universe. This reminds me of the first time I saw them at State Univ. NY-Albany in 1972. Thanks for sharing this Gem! Time is on their side.
I hear you my brother,..may the 70's never die or be forgotten,...this sums up the feeling of the day,..love ,peace, soul,.......and good weed,.......
This is a TREASURE!!! Thank you for Posting this!!! Is there more footage from this concert? OMG...In their PRIME!!! All that youth and energy to help each other make to a better day, this song always inspired me to be the best person I could be.
2:44-3:11, UNBELIEVABLE!! People talk about the Temps and other motown acts concerning vocal harmonies, but I always sayt, "have you really heard Earth Wind and Fire?" Nobody has harmonies like this. Sheer beauty, and always puts a smile on my face.
I am 54. The first time I heard this song was as an 18 year old Army private. This song STILL has RELEVANCE in my life...after all these years. Thank God for EWF.
I am feeling everybody with the meaning of this song and how it has served as both an inspiration and a persona witness because I also feel that, but.......Check out that percussion!!!!!!!! I mean these are REAL instruments and they know how to play them!!!! Earth, Wind & Fire is the best group ever!!!!!!!
With all the "want a be" out there it is sad none of the singers know how to sing real songs and not remix, This is when music was real and from the heart
I am only 28 and let me tell you God, blessed these brothas (and sista at the time this was recorded) to make this song. I mean this song is pertinent today and it is helping me get through medical school, I especial love the Afro-Latin feel of this version
I lost my career, my family, my hope..I grew up on EWF and got back into them and found this song a couple of yrs ago.
I literally had nothing, and this song was my most prized possesion. This song is the purest form of gospel. EWF and phillip reminded me to keep my head to the sky..and thank God things are looking much brighter. Sometimes, in your darkest hrs. you Need this message.
Thank God for EWF, ive loved them since i was 4yrs old..and it just grows with time.
Man this song got me through some of my darkest moments in my life especially last year and half of the year before. Its a medicine to any sick or unloved soul
thank goodness for foreign television
keithdano 23 hours ago
THE GREATEST GROUP EVER!!
Dee9158 1 week ago
In my view.Greatest "Band" of all time! They were truly a unit playing together as a team for one purpose--the uplifting of all of our minds through the POWER of music. "Keep your head to the sky!"
psmontg 1 month ago
THIS IS MY FAVORITE GROUP N D WORLD!!!!!
yodavis1 1 month ago
Daum!!! i didnt know wiz khalifa's dad was a singer too :o
tweek1224 1 month ago
I am a white boy classic rocker but I know GREATNESS when I hear it and that is EWF! This is the R&B / Soul equivalent of YES.
MajorD04 1 month ago
Iam loving every minute of this
happyfillings12 1 month ago
Did You guy know that this song and almost all their song are gospel songs?.
MrTorrance01 1 month ago
Phil looks so fine!
vivianmoore7 2 months ago
A definite classic from a legend group. Thanks for posting friend. maurice
PIANOBYMAURICE 2 months ago
MY FAVORITE GROUP OF ALLLLLLL TIMES 4SHO BEE BEE DAT!!!!!!!
yodavis1 2 months ago
@GroizerRobo so true so true
ozzinc 2 months ago
@GroizerRobo So very true and without auto tune where would she be and that goes for the rest of them....
solomonmorris7 2 months ago
40 big ones... I still keep my head to the sky....
Thank u EARTH WIND & FIRE... MAURICE VERDINE AND PHILIP...THE REST OF EW&F
misterairport123 3 months ago
I LOVE THE LIVE VERSION OF THIS SONG BETTER THAN LISTENING TO IT ON THE RECORD AND TO ME THIS IS THE GREATEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF THIS SONG GOD BLESS YOU PHILIP BAILEY!!!!!!!!
lonelysoul2003 3 months ago
@GroizerRobo
THAT'S WHAT YOU CALL "BUBBLEGUM SOUL". THEY AIN'T GOT NUTHIN'!!!
[GLEN FROM COMPTON]
1GlenAlan 3 months ago
THIS SONG GAVE PEOPLE SO MUCH HOPE BACK IN THE DAY AND IT WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO FOR THE PEOPLE OF MY GENERATION.KEEP UR HEAD TO THE SKY PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lonelysoul2003 3 months ago
The 70s will never be topped for music...NEVER...
MultiplicityMe2 4 months ago
damn..my brother was hitting those notes... was telling my brother today that i listened to EWF so much through life, really because it was a mix of funk, spiritual, jazz...just unique, inspired, lyrical with deep meaning...best group ever!!
dmcarden 4 months ago
@dmcarden
I AGREE 1000%, THEY WERE--ARE--THE BEST GROUP EVER!!!
[GLEN FROM COMPTON]
1GlenAlan 3 months ago
Omg, Phillip Bailey is so beautiful......
womanlybassplayer 4 months ago
This is the song that made me a fan forever.
SuperSoulSeeker 4 months ago
OH SHIT... the greatest band of all time, right at the beginning of their prime years...
RJNumber45 4 months ago
MY FAVORITE SONG!!!!
clemack12 5 months ago
had a crush on larry dunn.
sanzibar76 5 months ago
Definitely best band ever...!!!
docsteelehowufeel 5 months ago
@docsteelehowufeel word!!!
dmcarden 4 months ago
@GroizerRobo and furthermore what the hell is Top 40 & who still listens to FM radio?????
luoseno 5 months ago 3
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@GroizerRobo you just proved my point
luoseno 5 months ago
THIS IS CHURCH RIGHT HERE!
nakohead415 6 months ago 2
this could very well be one of the best bands of all time
mksisrozay7 6 months ago 7
@mksisrozay7 You said right!
ssbbw00 2 months ago
@mksisrozay7 where have you been they are One if not arguably the best of all time.
StephenRidesNinja650 2 months ago
@mksisrozay7
Correction...THE best band of all time, whether you're talking songwriting, relevant lyrics, vocals, stage performance, groove, stage costumes, musicianship, lasting power in the industry...U name it, they own it.
ntrn123 1 month ago
@mksisrozay7 4SHO DATS RITE!!!
yodavis1 1 month ago
Thats a big behind camera behind Larry Dunn.
BBT609 6 months ago
omg. awesome
msmoniquebat 6 months ago
What a f***ing great song! Let's make a pact, shall we, never to speak the names of beyonse or Gaga again.
ssevkin 6 months ago 2
What can I say?...Earth Wind & Fire was the greatest thing to come out of Denver, CO., next to Pam Grier aka Foxy Brown, Sonny Liston, Don Cheadle and many others. My home town has so much talent and always have.
mintunderground 7 months ago
Master told me one day I 'll find peace in every way. But it search for the clue, wrong things I was bound to do. Keep my head to the sky for the clouds to tell me why. As I grew with strength. Master kept me as I repent and He said........ I love it!!!
sirdre331 7 months ago
I am telling yall - it don't get no better - THIS is heaven!
Shiftyeyes516 7 months ago
What a treasure!! No o ne can touch that man vocally.Best male vocalist EVER!!!!!! What a beautiful soul !!!!! " I Love me some him!"
thesweetbreezy 7 months ago
What a treasure!! No o ne can touch that man vocally.Best male vocalist EVER!!!!!! What a beautiful soul !!!!!
thesweetbreezy 7 months ago
Such an inspirational song...irrespective of your religious views. Beautiful!
ZZZLover 8 months ago
@3:04.....I TRIPLE DARE BEYONCE TO DO THAT! REAL TALENT RULES!
redbonegal 9 months ago in playlist EARTH WIND AND FIRE
@redbonegal I know that's right!!!! Doesn't Mr. Phillip Baliey have a 4 octave voice?
StubbyCub 9 months ago
@redbonegal beyonce is under rated
luoseno 8 months ago
To thine B the Glory. I think I am in Love all over again. You guys are absoultely the best and thank you for showing me a good time today on hot 92.3 the beat. I look forward to the concert tonight. I'll always love you.
CathyTowerySales 9 months ago
I love Philip Bailey and Maurice White
MissJackieM 9 months ago
Any time a need a lift ICANN only Luzon to this amazing song,,
lovely404040 9 months ago
greatest falsetto, even got the man ,prince beat, falsetto wise!
5annent 9 months ago
One of the best groups of any genre to ever be! This one brings back 1975 Madison Square Garden. That's when it took originality and inspiration to make music. Seems all you need now is a computor and a dash of mediocrity.
MrMichaelherndon 9 months ago
this was in germany music laden right? so cool
mjjcng8958 9 months ago
Maaan.... Larry head some electricity over there!!! LOL!!! The greatest EVER...The elements!!
oneluv72 10 months ago
This song still gives me goosebumps!
moidounltd2 10 months ago
Best group indeed!
hespitfire 10 months ago
whenever i need a pick me up this is it
The51nikos 10 months ago
THE BEST GROUP IN THE WORLD! EVER!
Dee9158 10 months ago
It is songs like this that help people find a more positivemeaning to their lives! Everyone will not be reached by Gospel music...I am glad that Phillip didn't mind reaching that high note. I lvoe to hear men sing! This is the most soulful band of all times and they know it. I saw them free at the Pomona fair in 04 and was not disappointed. Thanks for the post.
arlenerogerswilhite 10 months ago
@arlenerogerswilhite do you feel like ewf was coming from a spirituall perspective? i do with this song. just wanted to know your opinion. :) kikr franklin sampled this song on his hero album
mjjcng8958 10 months ago
"Keep your head to the sky"...Listen to the Holy Spirit!
macsaadiq 10 months ago
this is my all time favorite! I remember putting this album on when i thought I was at my lowest,EWF brought me through.
23ujames 11 months ago
this is my all time favorite! I remember putting this album on when i thought I was at my lowest,EWF brought me through
23ujames 11 months ago
Saw EWF live in the late 80's (1987 ???)....can't remember, but I still have the ticket and do remember a grand time with their talents, music and show. It was awesome !!! Also saw Kool & The Gang back then...just as great as EWF !!!
Pakash8 11 months ago
Saw EWF live in the late 80's (1987 ???)....can't remember, but I still have the ticket and do remember a grand time with their talents, music and show. It was awesome !!!
Pakash8 11 months ago
This is probably my favorite EWF song of all time maybe?
pmartymar 11 months ago
AWESOME!
bcancun123 1 year ago
My father recorded the whole show on VHS classic...as well, my sis too, we've been watching this performance since we were kids....love it!!
mixedbreed19 1 year ago
DaMN THEM niggas is greasy lol Greatest song ever!
blkninja916 1 year ago
I was sixteen in 74 and the message to me was crystal clear!
trezlorenz 1 year ago
you can put EW&F worst album up against today music&it is still better i have all of their album& i love them all
1012CRAIG 1 year ago
I really enjoy the early songs of EW&F. Very cool video for a long time fan!
timfr525 1 year ago
Phillip you are a Bad Boy... Talent ,Talent,Talent,... why couldn't i have been back in your day????? you would have been mine...lol Adriennne from texas
adrienne071 1 year ago
One of the greatest songs, by one of the greatest groups, thank you for posting this masterpiece!
StevenCharlesJazz 1 year ago
This is when artists actually made and created music! No autotune, synthesizers, special microphones for non-singing mofo's just pure raw uncut talent.
maasonmom 1 year ago
Aa band of geniuses...my all time favorite funk band.
MisterCrazyLegs 1 year ago
directly from the Masters Chior
ghbdirect 1 year ago
i notice the diversity of 70's music. no one was the same it was all good b/c everyone had talent
mjjcng8958 1 year ago 20
@mjjcng8958 best comment I have ever read ..PREACH
rrichmondboy 10 months ago
@mjjcng8958 Hey thanks for writing, yes I do believe this song is very spiritual. Since people would trip about using God I think they just made it less obvious to say they were talking about God. I mean as I hear this song I can only think about God. It is so inspirational, and brought me through al ot of negative situations. Because of this csong I made it through life through iti's words.
arlenerogerswilhite 10 months ago 2
@arlenerogerswilhite Some critics actually credit them with a subgenre during this period, "Mystical Soul". I would maybe throw Mandrill and War in that category with them.
454SD 6 months ago
tears of joy......
ImhotepRamses 1 year ago
At times, I know that I feel down & feel hopeless...but I know that things happen for a reason....Had Maurice went on to college to become a doctor, we would not know the wonderful music of the three elements of the universe...and if Stevie would have been born with sight, we would not have known about his Innvervision.
shydmples 1 year ago 2
Thanks for anything uploaded on,Earth Wind and Fire.
Excellent.
sopitabo 1 year ago
Thank you for playing this EWF music is positve it has always lifted me up when I felt down and continues to helps me in life struggles............
busythinker1 1 year ago
This is one of my favorites, by todays standards, this would be considered "gospel music"! We need more good music like this!
h1ydrippa 1 year ago
@h1ydrippa yeah I agree, this was a BAND everybody played an instrument and you can see and tell by the sound not like today where you used voice machines and mixers, EWF the greatest along with the Isely Brothers and Cameo
thecee20 1 year ago
La musica della mia giovinezza. Grandiosi, indimenticabili.
Paolo ( Belluno - Italia )
Gelsyviolet 1 year ago
@alaner777
Do you understand Eff Off?!
People speak all languages on youtube. Read some posts. Why do you have to bring hate in here?
Now...back to this beautiful song.
ocean4315 1 year ago
This is when music was music.
molisha1 1 year ago
man, i got to go...this song is a tear jerker...especially when it's live
abcdefghjklmnrst 1 year ago
I love Faces
dmcarden 1 year ago
The 'Powerlight' album was good, definitely underrated. 'Side by Side', 'Fall in Love With Me', and 'Spread Your Love' may be the most notable from that L.P. but the album basically was an introduction to 80's EWF... similar to how 'Boogie Wonderland' was EWF's utilization of disco. In my view EWF is the best band of all time. Marvin Gaye is the best soloist of all time. My view of course.
eugenemcgirt 1 year ago
magic music
girltrans 1 year ago
theses are my boys who got us thru ...
MOREHOUSE80 1 year ago
one of my best from EWF
ImhotepRamses 1 year ago
WHAT A NUMBER THANK YOU JESUS CHRIST MY SAVIOR FOR THIS FEELING OF BLISS. THANK YOU FOR POSTING WHAT CLASS PEOPLE KEEP YOUR FAITH HE WILL SOON BE HERE HEADS TO THE SKY.
bx944 1 year ago 2
Parle donc "English" maudit pepper !!
Le monde parle Anglais tu voit pas cris de cave,
Long Live EW&F !!
Alaner777 1 year ago
@ newmonii VOUS AVEZ TOUT A FAIT RAISON CE GROUPE VOUS REND VRAIMENY OPTIMISTE DANS LE QUOTIDIEN CAR ILS ONT SOUVENT ET SURTOUT COMPOSES CES TITRES AVEC LEURS FOI ET PAS POUR FAIRE DU FRIC
magiclendiego 1 year ago
SUPERBE SOUVENIRS DE EARTH WIND AND FIRE .LE MEILLEUR GROUPE
magiclendiego 1 year ago
I love how they added the percussion in the begging it sounds so smooth
Jpat5991 1 year ago
I wonder how Maurice White decided which lead vocals would fit the song better, his or Philip Bailey? Perhaps they worked out different takes in the studio or maybe the song was tailored to the singer.
hork111 1 year ago
Thant boy can SANG!
moidounltd2 1 year ago
Phil was skin kneeeee.....But he maintains that voice....Love EW&F...Thanks for taking the time to put this one on.
mytheropy 1 year ago
@mytheropy Philip is no longer slim, God bless him, LOL but he still has that voice!
IrisMG 1 year ago
Incredible. These people were geniouses.
stynk24 1 year ago
This is a great performance by one of my favorite bands. Thanks for the post.
acarterjazz 1 year ago
this song always brought a positive energy to me in up and down times!!!
ramonberg 1 year ago
best band ever...
zoroisdead 1 year ago
wow.
webdcpgh 1 year ago
@newmonii
we will see, maybe evil
1980Triumph 2 years ago
@newmonii
they performed Evil and Power on the same show
1980Triumph 2 years ago
Thank-you E.W.A.F very uplifting nice walk down memory lane
egunn536 2 years ago
I love Earth Wind & Fire - no other group like them at all.
valdobbs30 2 years ago
Philip Bailey in his prime!
donjuanamisating 2 years ago
I was always a fan of EWF until they went too pop/disco/mainstream for me and lost a lot of the rawness in their sound. It just became too polished, too commercial (i.e. songs like Boogie Wonderland, Let's Groove Tonight, Got to get you into my life.etc...ugh.)
Beautiful vocals and nice rhythm here!
ocean4315 2 years ago
I thought "Let's Groove Tonight" was good, though.
ghanboy 2 years ago
man, Faces, Raise and Powerlight were all excellent, people get locked into one groove and they can't appreciate growing or change, what were they supposed to make Open Your Eyes in 82?, sounds change and evolve...while the groove stays the same.
1980Triumph 2 years ago
@1980Triumph , right. Oh, I forgot, that song "Love Goes On" is awesome!
ghanboy 2 years ago
@1980Triumph: i agree. I re-discovered the Raise album a few weeks back and this one stands really well compared to the 70s gems. And the production is marvelous.
jeffbeck70 1 year ago
@jeffbeck70
its a shame how people disreagard Raise, Powerlight, and Faces but they are excellent albums.
1980Triumph 1 year ago 13
@1980Triumph I like these albums too, but you can tell the magic was fading. After All N' All, the pixie dust, eye of newt and wing of bat was getting stale. You can only tap the creative well so often. Hey, they had a marvelous ten year run that for my money left the greatest body of work in popular music history
hork111 1 year ago
@1980Triumph Isn't it? I have all three albums. I bought Raise, and Faces on cd, but I still have the albums. Powerlight came out when all of this house music, and other "whatever" came ouit. I love the song 'Fall In Love With Me'. The DJs just was not playing these songs. There was one radio station in the San Francisco Bay Area that really appreciated real R & B, and Soul, and that was KDIA. They played more than just one song from the albums, to give them great promotions. KDIA is gone.
nutothis1 1 year ago
@nutothis1
Raise and Powerlight were advanced for their time, Soul music was going in a different direction. Raise and Powerlight would of been masterpieces in 88-89-90 but they were almost 10 years ahead of their time.
1980Triumph 1 year ago
@1980Triumph Raise was a great album but I didn't think Faces or Powerlight were that good...
freein2339 1 year ago
@freein2339
All man I love Faces, you don't like Share your love or Sparkle -- the production and direction on those songs are magnificent. Powerlight also is good but the last song Miracles is altogether terrible. Overall I love those albums and don't understand the backlash
1980Triumph 1 year ago
@1980Triumph Too many songs on Faces sounded the same and there were too many songs IMO..Sparkle I liked but I was not trilled by share your love...Powerlight I don't like at all...sorry...can't please everybody....
freein2339 1 year ago
@freein2339
Funny cause that is what I like about Faces, the sound was seamless. I love Share Your Love, that blew me away. Powerlight doesn't have the charm of Raise! but I still like it, at the very least it was ahead of its time.
1980Triumph 1 year ago
@1980Triumph I bought all three when they were originally released. To me every EWAF record is an event. I'm a big fan of The Promise and Avatar too
ewaf88 1 year ago
@1980Triumph it stopped at Powerlight for me.. my dad still has the vinyl Raise; he never opened it. It must have been a gift. lol
erika2012vsu 10 months ago
@erika2012vsu
I generally stop at Powerlight too, though there are 2 songs on Electric Universe I like and just a couple from the other albums........but yeah Powerlight is it for me too. Raise was great, he should of checked it out, he may of liked.
1980Triumph 10 months ago
@1980Triumph Faces is one of my top three favorite Earth, Wind & Fire albums!!!!!
StubbyCub 9 months ago
@1980Triumph I TOTALLY CONCUR!! There were some Great tunes on these records
lewdrum73 6 months ago
@jeffbeck70 For me, "Faces" was, and still is, a very boring album. I don't even think it would have been good if it was condensed down to just a single LP.
I think "Raise" was a return to form and had a lot of energy. With "Changing Times", I was expecting a new exciting sound from EWF. But I was disappointed again by "Powerlight"- which to me sounded like leftovers from the "Faces" sessions (but Powerlight at least had some very good songs).
hankaaron1961 1 year ago
@hankaaron1961
Faces was an amazing album, the production was flawless, Powerlight too. I guess at this point it comes to tastes. I personally love every song but one on Faces and most of Powerlight
1980Triumph 1 year ago 2
@hankaaron1961 i disagree "turn it into something good","take it to the sky" were very spiritual
jahwell1 1 year ago
@hankaaron1961 Man, I can feel you on "Faces", it seemed to lack that earthy, funky vibe that defined the EW&f sound but the production was pristine. For me "Powerlight" was hot- they brought everything to the table on that one. "Raise" was slick because it introduced the steel drum into their sonic arsenal and the song "Changing Times" I thought would take them into a new direction.
justatuch 1 year ago
@hankaaron1961
I think there are great cuts on those albums but the flaws are obvious. I do like their use of theEmotions on the later albums. The production became a little too slick. The early albums are so spontaneous- jamming. I've always thought the success of "Boogie Wonderland" hurt the direction of the group. The later albums lose their world music touch. With that said two of the BEST EWF songs come from from "Powerlight" and "Raise: "The Speed of Love" and "My Love"..
winpointmedia 1 year ago
@ jeffbeck70 ECOUTE ALORS LE TRAVAIL DE SPIRIT ALL NALL ET I AM THAT THE WAY OF THE WORLD OPEN YOUR EYES LES MEILLEURS
magiclendiego 1 year ago
This song just blew me away. The lyrics, harmonies,melody. I played this repeatedly and it moved me. I am lost for words. All i can say is this music is timeless and universal. It touches the very core of my soul. EWF and all the great artists all i can say is just a simple thanks. You offer hope and therapy in times of adversity. THANKS.
ricardodlm 2 years ago 2
Man look how young Phillip looked, they were just probably 5 or 6 years in the spotlight then. RIP Maurcie White!
slaxl 2 years ago
Maurice White is very much alive, and celebrates his birthday today. Suggest you research the subject matter before posting any mis-informed comments.
Tchalla77 2 years ago 2
Maurcie White passed??? I never knew that! My, my...
Misshaircare2009 2 years ago
@slaxl
AHHH! when did Maurice White die? I checked Wikipedia and he is still living...please verify. Thanks.
imblessed723 2 years ago
He is alive, I have no idea why this person thought this, oh well
1980Triumph 2 years ago
Could you please REMOVE your RIP comment. It isn't true. So, it isn't valid. You leaving it up is just you being a stubborn, lying, ignorant & childish individual. You know he isn't dead. So, take down the comment.
klwewf 2 years ago
Take down this comment, man. You know he isn't dead. I'm sure M. White would appreciate you taking this shit down.
klwewf 1 year ago
@slaxl You are either ignorant or lazy. Please get your facts right before you say anything. Maurice White is very much alive!
13ewf 1 year ago
awesome,track sampled by "de la soul"
1968musicsoul 2 years ago
Wow! - thank you for posting this - God bless the internet and YouTube :-))
Subtle1one 2 years ago
Man, where did you get this footage! I have been an E, W, & F fan since Maurice formed The Salty Peppers which evolved into the Elements of the Universe. This reminds me of the first time I saw them at State Univ. NY-Albany in 1972. Thanks for sharing this Gem! Time is on their side.
adeezy06 2 years ago 2
Don Kirshners Rock Concert 1974
1980Triumph 2 years ago
OMG this is the best thing about youtube!! I am crying as I watch this musical magic!
526ify 2 years ago
I have been listening to this gem since 1974 and the feeling is still the same!!!
trezlorenz 2 years ago
I hear you my brother,..may the 70's never die or be forgotten,...this sums up the feeling of the day,..love ,peace, soul,.......and good weed,.......
Clarenzr 2 years ago
excellent forgoten classic
neofunkyman1 2 years ago
This is a TREASURE!!! Thank you for Posting this!!! Is there more footage from this concert? OMG...In their PRIME!!! All that youth and energy to help each other make to a better day, this song always inspired me to be the best person I could be.
allen6924 2 years ago
EW&F deep as always doing it before their time. Phillip Bailey doing his thang.
TheDms59200 2 years ago
can u say goose bumps
grimms34 2 years ago
The first time I heard EWF was in 1971, when I was 11 years old. It was the song Love of Life. I knew I would be a fan FOR LIFE!!!
nutothis1 2 years ago
2:44-3:11, UNBELIEVABLE!! People talk about the Temps and other motown acts concerning vocal harmonies, but I always sayt, "have you really heard Earth Wind and Fire?" Nobody has harmonies like this. Sheer beauty, and always puts a smile on my face.
luvoftorah 2 years ago
I am 54. The first time I heard this song was as an 18 year old Army private. This song STILL has RELEVANCE in my life...after all these years. Thank God for EWF.
edwardg2003 2 years ago 2
Phillip's vocal range is RIDICULOUS! My FAVORITE group EVER!!!!!!
sda1225 2 years ago
So So Tight.................
jazzfusion 2 years ago
i saw a segment they are in concert with a sign in the back letters tcb . they're doing time is on your side . does anybody have that show ??/?
tubagee 2 years ago
I am feeling everybody with the meaning of this song and how it has served as both an inspiration and a persona witness because I also feel that, but.......Check out that percussion!!!!!!!! I mean these are REAL instruments and they know how to play them!!!! Earth, Wind & Fire is the best group ever!!!!!!!
jabon323 2 years ago
he has the voice of a angel
uknowwutiwant 2 years ago 2
With all the "want a be" out there it is sad none of the singers know how to sing real songs and not remix, This is when music was real and from the heart
loss58 2 years ago 2
I am only 28 and let me tell you God, blessed these brothas (and sista at the time this was recorded) to make this song. I mean this song is pertinent today and it is helping me get through medical school, I especial love the Afro-Latin feel of this version
Urology707 2 years ago
Amen
KevFromHouston 2 years ago
I lost my career, my family, my hope..I grew up on EWF and got back into them and found this song a couple of yrs ago.
I literally had nothing, and this song was my most prized possesion. This song is the purest form of gospel. EWF and phillip reminded me to keep my head to the sky..and thank God things are looking much brighter. Sometimes, in your darkest hrs. you Need this message.
Thank God for EWF, ive loved them since i was 4yrs old..and it just grows with time.
Peace and Blessings.
carfixer5000 2 years ago
reading the previous comments reminded me yes , , always keep your head to the sky. Love to all people who have been moved by EWF.
58manoa 2 years ago 2
Man this song got me through some of my darkest moments in my life especially last year and half of the year before. Its a medicine to any sick or unloved soul
rjam1974 2 years ago