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About this book
Since their formation in the early 1970s, Earth, Wind & Fire have been at the forefront of popular music. Led by the fearless Maurice White, the band imprinted their funky style onto the world's psyche, with tracks like 'September', 'Let's Groove', 'That's The Way of The World' and 'Reasons' becoming instantly recognisable in the process, transforming the group into one of the biggest pop acts of all time. Walking the fine line between pop hits, jazz compositions and fusion playing, Maurice surrounded himself with some of the best players of the time in order to realise his vision. Al McKay, Verdine White, Larry Dunn, Andrew Woolfolk and vocalist extraordinaire Philip Bailey were players of the highest order, committing stunning performances to tape and becoming icons in the process.
Earth, Wind & Fire On Track gives a complete overview of the group's recorded output. From 1971's self-titled debut to 2014's Holiday, with smash hits like I Am, All 'N All and Spirit in between, here you will find every song delved into with facts and insightful analysis. No stone is left unturned in this career overview, giving both long-time fans and newcomers something fresh to discover about one of popular music's greatest acts.
The author
Born in Tasmania, Bud Wilkins is a musician, songwriter, producer and music educator based in Melbourne, Australia. Bud is an established jazz/rock guitarist, whose licks can often be found occupying the clubs of Australia. He moonlights as his alter ego, The Nightshift Cashier, and is the musical director/producer for funk/pop artist Leilani Le Fleur. His lifelong passion, expertise and work in the field have made him an expert in many genres of music, and his enthusiasm for sound is contagious.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Dedication
- Introduction
- 1. Earth, Wind And Fire (1971)
- 2. The Need of Love (1971)
- 3. Last Days and Time (1972)
- 4. Head to the Sky (1973)
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- 5. Open Our Eyes (1974)
- 6. That’s the Way of the World (1975)
- 7. Gratitude (1975)
- 8. Spirit (1976)
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- 9. All ‘N All (1977)
- 10. The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1 (1978)
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- 11. I Am (1979)
- 12. Faces (1980)
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- 13. Raise! (1981)
- 14. Powerlight (1983)
- 15. Electric Universe (1983)
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- 16. Touch The World (1987)
- 17. Heritage (1990)
- 18. Millennium (1993)
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- 19. In The Name of Love (1997)
- 20. The Promise (2003)
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- 21. Illumination (2005)
- 22. Now, Then & Forever (2013)
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- 23. Holiday (2014)
- 24. Live Albums and Compilations