30 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. [158], Connie Johnson of the Los Angeles Times wrote Powerlight "does show why EWF is one of the masters of studio pop. With Stepney's death, White went on to produce on his own the band's new LP, Spirit, which was issued in October 1976. [132][133] The song also reached No. Origin The album also rose to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. 28 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. 4 on the UK Dance Singles Chart. Earth, Wind & Fire were one of the most musically accomplished, critically acclaimed, and commercially popular funk bands of the '70s. Following the September 11 attacks of that year, the band members donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross at a September 13 show at Virginia's Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater, the band's first concert since those events took place. "[104] Monroe Anderson of The Chicago Tribune also called the album as a "rare blend of poetry, passion and artistic progression. Genre: Soul/R&B Media Format: Compact Disk Rating: Release Date: 27-JUL-1999 Amazon.com. 10 on both the Billboard 200 and UK Albums charts. 1. [92] The song also rose to No. The song went on to appear on his 2013 album Authentic. 44 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart. Philip Bailey was given the role of an on stage leader of the band. "Keep Your Head to the Sky" rose to No. "[171] Matty Karas of Rolling Stone also described Electric Universe as being full of "sensuous, and at times, rock oriented dance material. [165][166][167], During November 1983, EWF issued their thirteenth studio album, titled Electric Universe. Artists such as Melissa Etheridge, Alicia Keys, Annie Lennox, and Kylie Minogue also performed at the concert. [240], In November 1993, EWF performed at the American Music Awards 20th anniversary special. 12 on the Hot 100 chart. [10][99] The film's soundtrack was certified platinum in the US by the RIAA. [145], White decided that, given the changing musical landscape, the band needed to incorporate into their work more of the electronic sound which was popular at the time. 5 on the UK singles charts for two weeks, and was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry. 3 on both the Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs and UK Pop Singles charts. 29 on the UK Singles Chart. 32 on the Billboard 200 chart. [346], On January 13, 2014, former percussionist Beloyd Taylor, who co-wrote the band's 1976 hit "Getaway", died. [169][170], Gary Graff of The Detroit Free Press exclaimed "Plug in the planets! [300] The February 6, 2005, Super Bowl XXXIX pregame show in Jacksonville, Florida saw the band teaming with The Black Eyed Peas to sing "Where Is the Love?" 2. [63] [10][235][236][237][238] Another single entitled "Spend the Night" rose to No. I find that their music is featured on many fils of today. [366] The band later guested on Meghan Trainor's October 2020 Christmas Album A Very Trainor Christmas. The album was certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. The album rose to No. 33 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. Must there be a label?". 26 on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart. The concert was Emmy-nominated in the category of Outstanding Individual Achievement - Special Class. 1 (Top Soul Albums)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. [38], Soon thereafter, Roland Bautista and Ronnie Laws left the band to pursue new musical opportunities. [62] The band has also been sampled by the likes of Björk, Diddy, The Roots, Will Smith, Nas, TLC, Common, Lupe Fiasco, Big Sean, Tupac Shakur and MC Lyte. The album was re-issued in 2008 by Columbia/Legacy. Denver native Philip Bailey recommended his former East High School classmate, saxophonist Andrew Woolfolk as a replacement for Laws. [33][34][35] Paul Sexton of Record Mirror proclaimed "Musical historians and EW&F fans alike will welcome" Last Days and Time. With a sound that blends funk, jazz, pop, soul and R&B, Earth, Wind & Fire launched a musical genre that can't be confined to a specific label except their own. During their hiatus, Maurice went on to produce Barbra Streisand on her 1984 album Emotion. [156][157] Powerlight was certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. [348] Just a few months later, on May 2, former lead vocalist Jessica Cleaves died at the age of 65 following complications from a stroke. A performance at New York's Rockefeller Center introduced EWF to Clive Davis, then the President of Columbia Records. 2 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. [115], In 1978, White established a vanity label of CBS titled The American Record Company (ARC), and alongside sound engineer George Massenburg, a new recording studio called 'The Complex' in West Los Angeles. The album … The album reached No. 9 on the Billboard Pop singles chart. Woolfolk had been busy in New York studying sax with sax maestro Joe Henderson and was due to start a career in banking at the time. [9], With this came the studio album Touch the World which was issued in November 1987. 15 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart. The album reached No. At the time, he explained that he wanted to take a rest from the rigors of the road. [207], On the album was a track written by an unknown songwriter by the name of Skylark titled "System of Survival". [205] Pamela Bloom of High Fidelity Pamela Bloom of High Fidelity proclaimed "the message, as always, Warner Bros also designated Joe Wissert to be the band's producer. [202][203] Touch the World was also certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. 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Leave feedback, Greatest Hits is a compilation album by American R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire, released on November 17, 1998, by Columbia/Legacy Records. [10], Another single called "After the Love Has Gone" reached No. [31][65], When the band saw the film they were convinced that it would become a box office bomb, which it eventually was. Maurice held further auditions in L.A. where he added Michael Beal on guitar, Chester Washington on reeds, and Leslie Drayton on trumpet. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. EWF sang "Shining Star" and then at Outkast's request crooned "The Way You Move" with them. Maurice began shopping demo tapes of the band, featuring Donny Hathaway, around to different record labels and the band was eventually signed to Warner Bros. 10 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart and No. [282] The first single "All in the Way", featuring The Emotions, got to No. 26 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. Earth, Wind & Fire one of the best groups of the 70's. However, the film was a commercial failure, as That's the Way of the World had been years before. Calling themselves "The Salty Peppers", they went on to have a marginal hit single in the Midwestern area titled "La La Time". [1] They have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame, and Hollywood's Rockwalk, in addition to receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [198] Bailey later featured on Stevie Wonder's 1986 album In Square Circle and Ray Parker Jr.'s 1987 LP After Dark. THANK YOU! [406], Miles Davis described EWF as his "all time favorite band", saying, "they have everything (horns, electric guitar, singers and more) in one band". As a result, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Philip Bailey and Andrew Woolfolk returned with new members guitarist/vocalist Sheldon Reynolds, keyboardist Vance Taylor and drummer Sonny Emory. 40 on the Billboar…. [303], During September 2005, Illumination, EWF's 19th studio album, was issued on Sanctuary Records. 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[407] Quincy Jones has proclaimed himself to be the "biggest fan of Earth, Wind & Fire since day one. Keitel played the role of a record producer who hears "The Group" performing and is wowed by their act. Artists such as Phoebe Snow, Roberta Flack, Cyndi Lauper, Patti LaBelle, Animotion, Atlantic Starr, and Anne Murray featured on the album. Hence the omission of Water, the fourth classical element. [149] J.D. 10 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart. [349], On September 13, 2014, EWF performed at Proms in the Park at Hyde Park with the BBC Concert Orchestra. [6][266], EWF was a specially invited music guest at the June 20, 2000 White House state dinner hosted by President Bill Clinton on the South Lawn of the White House, in honor of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, and Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem. [95][96] "Saturday Nite" also rose to No. [28] Al Rudis of The Chicago Sun Times also wrote the LP "works beautifully and while the elements of Earth, Wind & Fire aren't new, this mixture of them is a unique sound". [109][98] "Fantasy" was Grammy nominated in the category of Best R&B Song. 17 tracks (66:29). Earth Wind & Fire Greatest HitsMy Channel :https://goo.gl/5Ws4oOLIKE & SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE MUSICS. Sometimes Vivid Seats offers VIP Earth Wind and Fire meet and greet tickets, which can cost more than front row seats or floor tickets. By this achievement, EWF became the first black act to top both the Billboard album and singles charts. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. [26][27] Bruce Lindsay of Jazz Journal called The Need of Love "a worthwhile album". Listen free to Earth, Wind & Fire – Greatest Hits (Shining Star, That's the Way of the World and more). A performance of September with Antebellum on the show was nominated for a CMT Music Award in the category of Performance of the Year. 3 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and No. 33 on the Billboard 200 chart. [411], In the movie BAADASSSSS!, the actor Khalil Kain portrayed a young Maurice White leading the early incarnation of Earth, Wind & Fire. [174][175] Another single entitled "Touch" got to No. 35 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart. were issued as singles in 2014 and 2015 respectively "Never" rose to No. [332], EWF performed at the White House on February 22, 2009, for the Governors' Dinner; they were the first musical artists to perform there since Barack Obama took office. [192][193][194][195], Philip Bailey also issued his second solo album, Chinese Wall, in 1984 on Columbia. [78] It rose to No. [139], In a 2007 interview, when asked which EWF album was his favorite, Maurice White replied: "Probably Faces because we were really in tune...and it gave us the opportunity to explore new areas. Rolling Stone called them "innovative, … 33 on the RPM Top Canadian Singles chart. Earth, Wind & Fire (abbreviated as EW&F or simply EWF) is an American band that has spanned the musical genres of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, dance, Latin, and Afro pop. [301][302], In 2004, EWF and Chicago embarked upon a joint national tour, which gave rise to a DVD of a concert that took place at Los Angeles' Greek Theater titled Chicago & Earth, Wind & Fire – Live at the Greek Theatre. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart. Earth, Wind & Fire -- In The Stone -- Live In South America [287][288] The second single "Hold Me" reached No. [1][2] They have been described as one of the most innovative and commercially successful acts of all time. 1 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. [212][213] With the LP came a new song titled "Turn on (The Beat Box)", which was released as a single and reached No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top Soul Albums charts. [44], A single off the LP titled "Evil" got to No. They have been described as one of the most innovative and commercially successful acts of all time. 2 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Songs charts. 1 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. [228][229][230] Millennium has also been certified Gold in Japan by the RIAJ. [364] During November 22 of that year the band received the Portrait of a Nation Prize at the Smithsonian's American Portrait Gala. [165] Rock & Rule was the first feature film of Nelvana Studios. The…, Greatest Hits is a compilation album by American R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire, released on November 17, 1998, by Columbia/Legacy Records. 36 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. Sagittarius in the northern hemisphere occurs in the autumn, whose element is earth, and in the southern hemisphere, it is spring, whose element is air. The award was presented by ASCAP President and Chairman Marilyn Bergman, Stevie Wonder, and Jimmy Jam. [42], Vince Aletti of Rolling Stone declared that EWF "sound like a cosmic choir and generate a Sly Stone effect" on an album that's "certainly beyond all expectations". [253], Earth, Wind & Fire went on to appear on Wu Tang Clan offshoot Sunz of Man's 1998 debut album The Last Shall Be First. [223][224] During 1992, EWF issued a compilation album called The Eternal Dance. 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. [245][246], EWF's follow-up studio album, In the Name of Love, was released in 1997 on Rhino Records. Cavallo's management of John Sebastian led to a series of gigs as the opening act for the pop/folk singer and The Lovin' Spoonful founder. and "Shining Star". 27 on the Billboard 200 chart. [181][182][183][184] Another album cut, "I Need You", rose to No. 12 on the Billboard 200 chart. [273] In 2001, a biographical documentary of the band titled Shining Stars: The Official Story Of Earth, Wind & Fire was released, directed by Kathryn Arnold. 23 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.[176]. 5 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart. [11][243][244], Maurice White, Sonny Emory, Sheldon Reynolds, Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Andrew Woolfolk and Verdine White all attended the inauguration ceremony where they were bestowed with the honor before hundreds of fans. [315], Interpretations: Celebrating the Music of Earth, Wind & Fire, an album featuring cover versions of EWF's material, was released in March 2007 on Stax Records. [15], In 1969, Maurice White, a former session drummer for Chess Records and former member of the Ramsey Lewis Trio, joined two friends in Chicago, Wade Flemons and Don Whitehead, as a songwriting team composing songs and commercials in the Chicago area. [18][9][6], The band's self-titled debut album was released in February 1971 on Warner Bros. It reached No. Headed for the Future has been certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. 17 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs chart. [271][272] The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II A Book was certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA. Artists such as Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Boyz II Men, Smokey Robinson, Isaac Hayes, Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton and Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine posted messages on the site for White. It is an interactive map showing current wind speeds all over the Earth. [9][100], In November 1977, EWF released All 'n All, their eighth studio album. [98] A remix by UK dance duo Phats and Small called "September '99" got to No. [340][341], In November 2011, the band received the Legend Award at the Soul Train Awards at Atlanta, Georgia's Fox Theatre. Earth Wind and Fire Floor Seats Earth Wind and Fire floor seats can provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 1 on the Billboard R&B songs chart and No. They were composed of saxophonist Don Myrick, trombonist Louis Satterfield, and trumpeters Rahmlee Davis and Michael Harris. 34 upon the UK Pop Albums Chart. [342] In 2012, EWF were bestowed with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 20th Annual Trumpet Awards, held at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. [293][294] EWF also covered Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" on his May 2004 tribute album Power of Soul: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix. [282] The album peaked at No. [265] Maurice, however, had the disease under control, so much so that he occasionally made appearances at EWF performances, and continued to write, record, produce and develop new recordings for EWF and other artists. "[128] Eric Sieger of [389], Artists such as Jamiroquai,[390] Melissa Etheridge,[391] Pitbull,[392] Lenny Kravitz,[393]Vanessa Williams,[394] Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers,[395] Justice[396] Omarion,[397] Rob Bourdon of Linkin Park,[398] Jill Scott,[253] and Justin Timberlake have also been influenced by EWF. [234], The album's first single "Sunday Morning" got to No. Trombonist Alex Thomas completed the then ten-man EWF lineup. The LP got to No. [361], EW&F went on to perform on the forum float at the 2018 Rose Parade held in Pasadena, California. As well Sunday Morning was Grammy nominated in the category of Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. [9][18][32], Their debut album on CBS/Columbia Records, Last Days and Time, was issued in October 1972. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. [81], With the LP came the song "Sing a Song", which rose to numbers 1 and 5 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs and Hot 100 charts respectively. 1 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. Hold Me was also Grammy nominated in the category of Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance. [261] The album reached No. As a double LP the new album titled Gratitude was issued in November 1975. 15 on the Billboard 200 chart. "[141], A song off the LP titled "Let Me Talk" reached No. [135][136] The album rose to No. [334] On April 26, 2009, EWF appeared at the 39th New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. ", "McCartney plays it safe in halftime show", "History of Entertainment at the Super Bowl", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Illumination (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Illumination (Billboard 200)", "R. Kelly earns three Soul Train award nods", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Pure Gold (Adult Contemporary Songs)", "The Way You Move by Kenny G feat. Not only was the song a commercial hit, it was the first song released on EWF’s label ARC. 1 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. The stage magician Doug Henning was thus with many of their tours with his young assistant and eventual successor, David Copperfield. [51][52] [10][308][309], A song from the album, called "Pure Gold", reached No. 8 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. Earth, Wind & Fire is an American funk band, formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1969. Celebrities such as Pamela Anderson, Tim Allen, Prince, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Nick Cannon, Regina King, Suzanne de Passe and Victoria Rowell also attended the gala. [239], On October 13 of that year, former lead vocalist Wade Flemons died from cancer in Battle Creek, Michigan. Myrick and Satterfield had both previously worked with White during his days as a session drummer at Chess Records. [343] On February 29, 2012, former EWF rhythm guitarist Roland Bautista died, at the age of 60. [43] Variety also described the record as "a movin' new package. 29 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart. Records. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. With sales of over 90 million records, they are one of the world's best-selling bands of all time. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: Trivia", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Got to Get You into My Life (Hot R&B Songs)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Got to Get You into My Life (Hot 100)", "Various Artists: Sgt. [146][147] Raise was also certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA. The audience at the gala was so impressed by EWF's performance that the band was bestowed with the Gaviota de Plata (The Silver Seagull), which is the highest award that can be presented to an artist performing at the festival. Sun Goddess was certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. [151][152] As well "Let's Groove" was Grammy nominated in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Davis was very impressed with the band's performance and bought out their contract from Warner Bros. Wissert also, went along with the band to Columbia, as their producer. [110][111], EWF also appeared in the July 1978 feature film Sgt. [253] They have also been influential to artists like Angie Stone,[379] Patrice Rushen,[380] The All-American Rejects,[381] Nelly[382] Teena Marie,[383] Musiq Soulchild,[253] Solange Knowles,[384] Babyface,[385] Taylor Dayne,[386] Will Gregory of Goldfrapp,[387] OutKast,[388] and Gloria Estefan. LA Weekly noted the "standout track" is "Earth, Wind & Fire's funky club jam Dance, Dance, Dance". [185][186] White went on to co-produce Pieces of a Dream's 1986 LP Joyride. [10][289] Songs from the LP called Never and Why? [164], EWF went on to appear on the soundtrack of the April 1983 animated feature film Rock & Rule with the song "Dance, Dance, Dance". Spin called Rock & Rule "the greatest oddball scifi musical ever committed to animation cels". [335] The band then aligned with Chicago once again for a joint tour to 30 US cities. [231], Tom Sinclair of Vibe proclaimed that EWF "demonstrate they still have the knack for constructing mellifluous R&B on the visionary/romantic tip. [98] A single called "Wanna Be With You" also rose to No. Maurice later spoke of a mild affliction with Parkinson's disease. [162][163] "Fall in Love with Me" was Grammy-nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Top Soul Albums charts respectively. as a reflection of "street-gritty black pop". Maurice though maintained executive control of EWF as its main leader. [25], In November 1971, EWF's second album, titled The Need of Love, was issued. The concert was broadcast to over 100 countries. On March 6, 2000, EWF was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by hip hop artist Lil' Kim to a standing ovation during the 15th annual ceremony held at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. [31][9], The band successfully auditioned for managers Bob Cavallo and Joe Ruffalo. [45][46] Another single called "[159][160] Hugh Wyatt of the New York Daily News found "Earth, Wind & Fire gives new meaning to the word classy, and I like it". 15 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. [29], A single from the album called "I Think About Lovin' You" reached No. Other artists who performed at the event were ABBA, the Bee Gees, Olivia Newton-John, Donna Summer and Rod Stewart. also got to No. 30 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart. [66], That's the Way of the World was eventually issued in March 1975 by Columbia. [399] The band has influenced artists such as Bonnie Raitt,[400] Erykah Badu,[401] Jamie Foxx,[402] Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy,[403] Lalah Hathaway,[404] Amy Winehouse,[405] and Meghan Trainor. [31], On April 6, 1974, EWF performed at the California Jam, a West Coast rock festival that attracted an audience of 200,000. [70][71][72], From the LP came the single "Shining Star", which rose to No. Rock & Rule has also gone on to become a cult classic. [249] From the album, a track titled "When Love Goes Wrong" got to No. After Open Our Eyes was issued, Maurice's younger brother, Fred White, joined the band. With several interludes providing musical … The LP rose to No. [77], After their first tour of Europe, EWF returned to the studio in June 1975 for a follow-up release. During that year his second Gospel LP, Triumph, was issued and it also won a Grammy. EWF's rendition of "Got to Get You into My Life" was the biggest hit from the film's soundtrack, reaching No. [214] EWF went on to be nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category of Best Vocal Group. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart. [368][369][370] They have also been covered by Wynonna Judd, Maxine Nightingale, Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, Miki Howard, Chicago, Chaka Khan and 112. 14 on the UK Singles Chart. The album went on to be noted as one with a digitised neo soul sound and style. The album rose to No. To fill the void created by Bautista's departure, rhythm guitarists Al McKay and Johnny Graham were added to round out the new lineup. [143][144] As a single, "And Love Goes On" rose to No. [225][226] On July 30, 1993, former Phenix Horns saxophonist Don Myrick was fatally shot by a Santa Monica Police Department officer. [37], A single called "Mom" got to No. [344], Earth Wind & Fire, along with former Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton and Charlie Wilson, guested on the LL Cool J track "Something About You". [187][188][189] He then produced Neil Diamond on his 1986 album Headed for the Future. At the gala the band performed a medley of "Boogie Wonderland", "Shining Star" and "September". [130][131] The song was also Grammy nominated in the categories of Best Disco Recording and Best R&B Instrumental Performance. [201] Touch the World rose to No. [153] Wanna Be With You also won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band where they performed a cover of the Beatles' "Got to Get You into My Life". 5 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 40 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. [106], A song from the LP called "Serpentine Fire" rose to No. [269] EWF went on to collaborate with Wyclef Jean on his second studio album, The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book, which was issued in August 2000. "Why?" 11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart. [60][61] "[89]John Rockwell of The New York Times also declared "what is most interesting about Maurice White and his musicians..is their refusal to be locked into any stylistic format. "[172][173], A song from the album called "Magnetic" rose to No. [9] Raise! [19][20][21], Lester Bangs of Rolling Stone noted a "heavy Sly influence" and the "smooth harmonies" of The Fifth Dimension on the LP. [329] Maurice White, Ralph Johnson, Philip Bailey, and Verdine White each received an honorary degree from the Arts and Media College at Columbia College Chicago's 2008 commencement exercises. [117][118] The album was certified quintuple platinum in the U.S. by the RIAA. The LP was produced by White and Charles Stepney and recorded at the Caribou Ranch Studio. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other artists performing at this tribute were Parliament Funkadelic, OutKast, and Robert Randolph and the Family Band. [220], The album's title track, featuring The Boys, got to No. "[90] Spirit was certified double platinum in the US by the RIAA. Verdine White went on to promote go-go bands like Trouble Funk and E.U..[9] The compilation album The Collection was released May 1986, stayed at No. [9], EWF's fourth studio album, Head to the Sky, was released in May 1973. [161], The album's first single "Fall in Love with Me" rose to No. Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band that has spanned the musical genres of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, Latin and African. [345], Now, Then & Forever, the group's first album in eight years, was released on September 10, 2013. Maurice moved on from Chicago to Los Angeles. 18 on the UK Blues & Soul Top British Soul Albums chart. Maurice co-wrote with Allee Willis several new songs for the play.