Earth, Wind & Fire’s classic and popular songs
Let me introduce some songs by the American funk band Earth, Wind & Fire.
They are said to have pioneered R&B by blending funk, soul, and jazz with pop music.
In February 2016, the death of their vocalist Maurice White came as a shock to many fans.
They’ve been active since 1969, and we still hear their music in many different settings today.
They’ve gained great popularity not only in the United States but also in Japan.
Masato Nakamura of Dreams Come True is said to be a fan and has been musically influenced by them.
Now, please enjoy the songs of Earth, Wind & Fire, a band that has led the Black music scene.
Earth, Wind & Fire’s classic and popular songs (1–10)
Milky WayEarth, Wind & Fire
Isn’t this one of the signature numbers by the American funk-soul group, colored by a cosmic soundscape and a mystical atmosphere? Included on the album Electric Universe, released in November 1983, this track marks Earth, Wind & Fire’s ambitious shift from their traditional funk and soul toward boldly incorporating elements of new wave and synth-pop.
The sound woven from Philip Bailey’s beautiful falsetto vocals and the dreamlike, synthesizer-driven arrangement creates a truly grand sense of scale reminiscent of the Milky Way.
Its length of about 5 minutes and 23 seconds gives listeners ample time to be transported into outer space.
Listening to it under the starry sky on Tanabata night might even set your thoughts drifting to the story of Orihime and Hikoboshi.
SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire
As the title suggests, it’s a song themed around September, but it’s famous as a popular track that, paradoxically, is considered best listened to in months other than September since it evokes memories of September.
As a composition, it’s fully realized—an impeccable, timeless masterpiece with not a single flaw.
It’s an outstanding piece that delivers both emotional resonance and genuine inspiration.
I’ve Had EnoughEarth, Wind & Fire
A masterpiece where a flowing melody shines over a BPM 118 groove.
The beauty of the melodic line, later sampled by many artists, truly stands out.
Despite the bass being driven with a fairly strong saturator, the sonic control is superb, never getting in the way of the crisp, buoyant rhythm.
System of SurvivalEarth, Wind & Fire
A track released as a single in 1987.
It’s a New Jack Swing track incorporating elements of R&B that reached No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts.
It samples Perez Prado’s 1954 track “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White.”
Can’t Hide LoveEarth, Wind & Fire
It’s a highly trippy masterpiece that distills a funk-style vocal vibe into a soulful, downer mood.
It’s close in taste to acts like Breakwater or Con Funk Shun, and the refrain’s chord progression is particularly outstanding.
EvilEarth, Wind & Fire
It starts with thunder and gradually builds up; despite being mid-tempo and low-tension, it’s a well-crafted, melancholic track.
The way the bassline unfolds and the satisfying guitar riff make it a song that reveals more layers the more you listen—a true classic with many ways to enjoy it.
Be Ever WonderfulEarth, Wind & Fire
Let me introduce a classic by the American funk band Earth, Wind & Fire.
Featured on their 1977 album All ‘n All, this song celebrates the importance of self-acceptance and staying true to yourself.
It’s distinguished by its beautiful harmonies and delicate arrangements, seamlessly blending funk, soul, jazz, and pop.
All ‘n All, a Grammy-winning album, reached No.
1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States.
Through this track, you’ll undoubtedly feel the band’s overwhelming presence and influence.
It’s a must-listen, especially for anyone feeling lost in life.