“There are certain disciplines we apply to our life in respect of diet, living and the way we live. There are certain aspects which have to be kept clean, things that relate directly to the Creator. By adopting a totally positive approach to our life, we can reflect this in our music – we won’t allow it to reflect any negative vibes or thoughts. All our music is ‘up’ in the sense that it is intended to bring people to that state. It is truly gratifying to know that we are finally getting to people, they are accepting us.”
– Maurice White (founder of Earth, Wind & Fire)
Earth, Wind & Fire is for me one of the absolute best R&B, Soul, Disco-Funk bands in history. I’ve seen them perform in Sweden several times and the first time was in 1981. Listen to the following examples below and you will understand.
Let your feelings show
In the stone
Fantasy/Sing a song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JVXQ1d8KiU
Gratitude
Thats the way of the world
I´ve had enough
Jupiter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7UtbmGP-a8
Mighty mighty (live 1975)
September
Yearning´Learning (live 1975)
Early 70´s live medley
Evil (live 1973)
After the love has gone