Earth Wind & Fire - A Tribute to the Greatness | Pop Fix | Professor of Rock

Purchase the Albums Spirit - https://amzn.to/2ZSG3jM I Am - https://amzn.to/322YfKg All N All - https://amzn.to/2Diz9wn Read The Book - https://amzn.to/2CmP38s Earth Wind and Fire T Shirt - https://amzn.to/2ZSGwCy Stream the September Album! - https://amzn.to/3ed681Z Become a Patron - http://bit.ly/ProfessorofRockVIPFan Help out the Channel by purchasing your albums through our links! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you, thank you for your support. Click here for Premium Content: https://bit.ly/SignUpForPremiumContent https://bit.ly/Facebook_Professor_of_... https://bit.ly/Instagram_Professor_of... #EarthWind&Fire #EWF #70s When he created Earth Wind and Fire, Maurice White was driven by his vision of making a whole new sound that would incorporate many different musical genres- Jazz, Funk, Soul, Dance, Latin, African, and Pop. The concept of having African instruments in the synthesis was ultra important to Maurice, because he wanted to connect the new group with an African bloodline. There was a sense of responsibility that Maurice felt, to instill pride and dignity in the community through music. Along with Philip Bailey, his brother Verdine and a band of incredible musicians, Earth Wind and Fire set the bar for music from the 70s on. Hey Music Junkies, Professor of Rock always here to celebrate the greatest artists and the greatest songs of all time. If you’re a fellow music lover, join our community by subscribing below to our channel including our daily content. Become a Patron, you’re support helps us curate at a high level Earth, Wind & Fire is one of the most innovative & exciting acts of the Rock Era. In this feature we celebrate with a reaction, to their groundbreaking legacy, and pay homage to the band’s incomparable leader Maurice White. Maurice White was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and began his musical career as part of a jazz trio called the Mad Lads that he co-formed with his childhood buddy, the illustrious Booker T. Jones. #5- The Quiet Storm classic “Reasons”- This is a 'bow down' to the genius of Philip Bailey: If you’re putting together a list of the best falsetto singers of all time- it would certainly include: Russell Thompkins Jr. of the Stylistics, Eddie Kendricks of the Temptations Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees Frankie Valli of the Four SeasonsAnd Prince, among others... #4- The title track to the album “That’s the Way of the World”- The iconic tune that Maurice referred to as the band’s “national anthem." “That’s the Way of the World ascended to #5 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in '75. Co-written by Maurice & Verdine White, along with Charles Stepney, who composed the music. The song was originally intended to be included in the soundtrack for a low-budget motion picture about the corruption of a record label named “That’s the Way of the World,” but after reviewing the movie, and accurately predicting the film would be a box office bomb, Maurice made sure that the emphasis of That’s The Way of the World was on the album, not the movie. Once again the supreme musicianship of EWF is on full display on “That’s the Way of the World”. #3- “Shining Star” - The stone cold #1 pop & R&B smash in ‘74 from the seminal That’s the Way of the World album. The vocal exchange between Maurice White’s baritone & Phillip Bailey’s falsetto is incredible in “Shining Star.” As I mentioned, the two of them wailing together creates an incredible vocal explosion that no other act has been able to equal. Maurice White, Phillip Bailey, and Larry Dunn authored this inspirational tune about achieving success by avoiding negativity, fighting adversity, and embracing your destiny. Something we could all use in these troubled times. #2- “After the Love Has Gone” off the 1979 album I Am. This hypnotic ballad has an interesting history on how it found its way to being a certified gold single for Earth, Wind & Fire:The music for “After the Love Has Gone" was created by prolific producer David Foster and Jay Graydon, while long-time Chicago co-lead vocalist, Bill Champlin wrote the bulk of the lyrics. #1- From 1978...“September”- One of the most joyful jams of the rock era. “September” is an immediate attitude adjuster. You cannot resist the feel good power of this song. It was included as an original track on the band’s first greatest hits compilation- The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire- Volume 1. “September” is another illustration of Maurice White’s spiritual mantra of transmitting positive vibes. It comes from his love & respect for the philosophies of Eastern Mysticism. He also found enlightenment in the book The Greatest Salesman in the World authored by Og Mandino.