Maurice White, drummer, originally created in the early 1960s the group "The Salty Pepper" which in 1969 became Earth Wind and Fire (in reference to certain astrological elements). Disco-funk group now legendary, it has based its reputation on its amazing ability to mix different sounds from different musical traditions (African, Brazilian, Cuban and Caribbean). But also by the extraordinary vocal capacities of his singer Philip Bailey. White’s original idea was to create a spiritual group. Concept very quickly abandoned, the musicians not sticking to the desired image. It was in 1975 that the group literally took off. And success will not leave them for 5 years thanks to the albums "Gratitude", "All’n all" and "I am". It is the overly greedy appetite of record companies and their total control over the group which will stifle it and precipitate it towards its fall in 1984. Discography (among others ...) :
• Love is life 1971
• I think about lovin' you 1972
• Mom 1973
• Evil 1973
• Keep your head to the sky 1973
• Mighty mighty 1974
• Kalimba story 1974
• Devotion 1974
• Hot dawgit 1974
• Shining star 1975
• Sun goddess 1975
• That's the way of the world 1975
• Sing a song 1975
• Brazilian rhyme 1977
• Runnin' 1977
• Serpentine fire 1977
• Fantasy 1978
• Jupiter 1978
• Magic mind 1978
• Got to get you into my life 1978
• September 1978
• Boogie Wonderland 1979
• After the love has gone 1979
• In the stone 1979
• Star 1979
• Can't let go 1979
• Let me talk 1980
• You 1980
• Back on the road 1980
• And love goes on 1981
• Let’s groove 1981
• Wanna be with you 1982
• I've had enough 1982
• Fall in love with me 1983
• Side by side 1983
• Spread your love 1983
• Magnetic 1983
• Touch 1984
• System of survival 1987
• Thinking of you 1988
• Evil Roy 1988
• Turn on (The beat box) 1988
• Heritage 1990
• For the love of you 1990
• Wanna be the man 1990
• Sunday morning 1993
• Two hearts 1994
• Revolution 1997
• All in the way 2003
• Hold me 2003
• The way you move 2005
• Pure gold 2005
• Show me the way 2005
• Change your mind 2006
• Guilding lights 2012
• My promise 2013
• Something about you (Love the world) 2013
• Never 2013
• Why ? 2015
• Holidays 2020
• You want my love 2021
Clips :
1971 ... at the origin of the beginning of the genesis of an adventure which will prove to be absolutely extraordinary ...
1972...from the first titles the group displays a more than obvious potential. So obvious that they will become in a few years one of the major groups of this end of the 20th century...
1973...certainly it's still really hard to imagine at this stage that the group will become one of the biggest suppliers of Dance titles of the time, that's for sure...
1973...the pace picks up slowly but surely. We're starting to imagine what's to come with these first signs of what will become for them a strike force of formidable efficiency !
1973 ... then the tempo slows down again to make way for this magnificent Ultimate Slow. MA-GIC !
1974... the rise in power is linear and allows the group to increase its level of success on a regular basis. So let's imagine what's next...
1974...still no major title yet but they're working on it, they're working on it. It's just a matter of time as they say...
1974 ... and what about that one ! An inspiration that is already doing wonders and again, the best is yet to come ...
1974 ... four titles will be released that year and the four will be classified, that is to say. The group is in the process of making a 'name' as they say...
1975...the title that will change everything. Their first planetary mega hit. The beginning of a long series, even a very long series...
1975... this one will know a little lower level of success but no worries to have concerning them on the continuation of the events, that's for sure...
1975...again in Intimist mode. It's groovy, light and airy at will. What more could you ask for when all the ingredients for success are already there...
1975 ... a year ending as it started. By a top hit ... But will have to get used to them because soon it will be all the time like that !
1977 ... an inexorable rise, piece after piece, which will lead to a deluge of mega hits in the years that follow...
1977...a year of transition before the start of the mega fireworks and the first legendary titles. The best is yet to come, that's for sure...
1977...the rocket engines are seriously heating up. All they have to do is give the countdown to see it take off for the stars...
1978 ... the proof with this first HUGE cross-country hit which will raise them to the rank of undisputed and incontestable planetary stars. Surely one of the biggest Dance hits of the decade. MAS-TER-FUL !
1978... impossible for this title to compete with its predecessor as the bar has been set high. That doesn't stop it from existing anyway...
1978... ditto for this one. It is obvious that not all of their titles can end up at No.1 in the Charts and it is therefore normal that some pass into the background...
1978... business picks up impressively with this new title. Like there was no reason to worry more than that...
1978...they manage to do it again the same year with another very high-calibre title and once again deliver one of the major hits of the 70s. Amazing talent !
1979 ... and 1, and 2, and 3 intergalactic tubes ! Even more huge than the previous 2. Yes Yes, it's possible ! Earth Wind and Fire will undoubtedly remain as one of the biggest tube suppliers of the 70s
1979 ... phew finally time to breathe ! After 3 mega Dance hits, they finally leave in Ultimate Slow mode. An area they also perfectly master !
1979 ... everyone born before the 80s in France will immediately recognize the intro of this song. A legendary intro that has been used by TF1 to open its Sunday evening cinema session for years. Ah, what good memories ...
1979 ... always as rhythmic, always as Dance, always also Earth Wind and Fire. An incredible discography !
1979...the 'little' hit of the year. It would still be miraculous if all the titles released all ended up at the top of the Charts...
1980 ... a change of decade that takes place with the best there is with this track with 2 Disco-Funk influences...
1980... after the effort, the comfort as they say. They will have been able to explore all musical fields and all tempos, what more could you ask for...
1980...every year has its title that goes a little 'through'. For the year 1980, it will be this title despite the fact that it is far from deserving...
1981 ... their first top hit of the decade. And surely not the last ... The decade 70 was great, the decade 80 will get very close !
1981 ... new interstellar tube ! This group is a real war machine and delivers here one of the biggest Dance hits of the 80s. An inspiration constantly renewed and which does wonders decade after decade. MO-NU-MEN-TAL !
1982...a year 1982 which will see them decelerate drastically in the Charts. It remains to be seen whether this is a slight air hole or a deeper underlying trend...
1982...given the quality of the title they're going to produce here, there's no need to worry about them. Another title that hits the mark, surely one of their best titles of the decade...
1983 ... each year its hit from the group. In 1983, this is it ! And it is HUGE ! Like all the others, by the way ...
1983...new deceleration behind but we are getting used to them. There are the very big titles and the smaller ones...
1983... there are small and very big titles but the quality is essential each time in any case. And that's the main thing...
1983 ... but this one is not bad too ! Another multi-hit year that shows once again the full extent of their incredible talent...
1984 ... and for 1984, it will be this one. Well, not necessarily their best title but it holds water, as always...
1987 ... the sound of the group begins to evolve somewhat. Normal, we are mid-80, it's time to stick with the times !
1988...return to the fundamentals of the group and it works again ! Like what it really doesn't take much to put them back in the saddle every time...
1988... the adventure continues slowly but surely. Certainly the best years are now behind them but the group surely does not intend to stop in such a good way...
1988 ... great form! Another excellent track, perfectly rhythmic and always So Earth Wind and Fire !
1990 ... who could have imagined that they would still be there at the dawn of the 90s ... An incredible longevity !
1990...certainly the 90s will be a little more complicated to manage than expected, but already seen all that they have accomplished, everything else is just a bonus as they say...
1990...success in the Charts has drastically reduced but they are still there which is the main thing. Hope it lasts...
1993 ... the group arrives once again - and last time - to place a large caliber hit. More than 20 years after their debut, not beautiful ! But what a career !
1994... the production of titles during this 90s decade will have nothing to do with the 80s but there is production all the same...
1997...the only thing we can blame them for is the fact that they weren't able to reinvent themselves during the 90s. Frankly too bad...
2003...that's not going to stop them from moving on to the next decade. And in principle they are absolutely right since they will succeed in classifying their titles once again...
2003... not all of them will be classified anyway. The proof with this pretty title which will pass somewhat under the radar unfortunately...
2005...a 2000 decade that will see them multiplying diverse and varied partnerships. With more or less success depending on the case...
2005...the big problem is that the gap with the competition is becoming more and more obvious. The sounds have evolved considerably since their debut but not theirs, it is clear...
2005...a partnership that will not succeed for them more than that. The group will therefore have to refocus a little more on himself to avoid going off the road definitively...
2006...times become harder and harder for the group with a production of titles which weakens considerably and a pure and simple disappearance from the Charts...
2012...and another decade, one ! They will go all the way and it doesn't matter if there is success or not. A desire to believe in it to the end that unquestionably forces respect...
2013...furtive return to the Charts but it will be the last time at least on the Singles side. Because on the albums side, the basic fans remain sufficient to ensure a minimum of sales and therefore allow the classification of albums...
2013...a nice line-up of stars from past decades gathered on a title that works pretty well. We definitely want more...
2013...we still have to remember that the group started its adventure more than 40 years ago, which further underlines a truly exceptional level of longevity...
2015... the group will become more and more rare on the singles side, but the few that will come out will be of quality, that's already it. It's called saving the furniture...
2020...and another decade to add to a counter that is starting to count a hell of a lot. But how far will they go...?
2021... anyway it's the basic fans who rejoice with each new title of the group. And who have not finished rejoicing, it is clear...
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