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.
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Earth, Wind & Fire’s Classic and Popular Songs (31–40)
Keep Your Head to the SkyEarth, Wind & Fire
A track released as a single in 1973 from the fourth album, Head to the Sky, which is certified Platinum in the United States.
It reached No.
23 on the U.
S.
charts.
It was sampled in Jay-Z’s 1994 track Reach the Top.
Let Me TalkEarth, Wind & Fire
A track from their tenth album, Faces, which was selected by SoulTracks as one of “The Greatest Soul Albums of the 1980s,” released as a single in 1980.
It became a hit in the UK and other countries, reaching No.
8 on the U.
S.
charts.
Love Is LifeEarth, Wind & Fire
It’s a masterpiece where mature vocals and flute blend together.
As it unfolds quietly, the whisper vocals come in, and a brief saxophone passage lifts the energy all at once.
Though it’s a ballad tune, you can still enjoy the tight performance of the band and the interplay with gospel-style vocals.
MagneticEarth, Wind & Fire
It’s an uptempo pop-style track.
The rapid-fire bassline and the exhilarating synths make it fun to listen to, and while it feels like an early-era electronic music track, its arrangement and power fully showcase the appeal of a live band in a way that DTM can’t replicate.
Mighty MightyEarth, Wind & Fire
It’s a funky mid-tempo dance tune.
The brisk drums, inheriting the lineage of classic James Brown-style funk, and the minimally placed phrases create a groovy feel.
While the first half moves along steadily, it’s a profoundly crafted track where you can sense the foreshadowing of the build-up that unfolds in the middle section.
Earth, Wind & Fire’s Famous and Popular Songs (41–50)
Serpentine FireEarth, Wind & Fire
A track written by Verdine and Maurice White.
Released as a single in 1977, it reached No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts.
It was selected by Dave Marsh—an American music critic, author, and radio talk show host—for “The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made.”
Sun GoddessEarth, Wind & Fire
A masterpiece where the cutting guitar rings pleasantly and the fat drums add a rugged edge.
The cosmic synthesizer tones feel satisfying, blending with signature bossa nova scat.
It’s a composition of grand scale—worthy of inclusion on a classic jazz-funk compilation—and despite running over eight minutes, its structural finesse keeps the high-quality performance engaging throughout.