I remember buying this album back in 1973, just for this song. Turns out, the whole album was great. Still listening 49 years later.
@thomassawyer4341
Жыл бұрын
How was life back in 1970s? I am really curious..
@KK-iz5pl
Жыл бұрын
@@thomassawyer4341 Tech free so calmer!
@thomassawyer4341
Жыл бұрын
@@KK-iz5pl wish I could live in that era..
@carolhoward9102
Жыл бұрын
So many forces at one time Love, Marching for Rights for all peoples, Healing, Freedom, Spiritual it’s was a Beautiful time to be alive young enough to enjoy and old enough to understand 🦋🌸❣️🥂
@alonzomart7873
Жыл бұрын
@Thomas Sawyer kids called each other to play,football, baseball, freezetag, red-light green-light, stayed out late playing. Eat at friends house, it was fun a lot of us kids playing.
@dannyboyd9462
6 ай бұрын
Maurice White U Will Never B Forgotten. RIP
@paulpapandrea3714
8 ай бұрын
Over 50 years old and still sounds fantastic.
@malkahbatyisrael290
8 ай бұрын
Amen to that! shalom.
@2calvaria
2 жыл бұрын
>>>>>> first band to introduce the kalimba - african thumb piano... first band to represent so many genres. truly one of the greats - in so many ways.
@shonjohnson6258
2 ай бұрын
The kalimba song though. EWF fan for life.
@dhappy1234
6 ай бұрын
Mannnnn !!!!! Wow!!!!!!! Amazing!!!!!!! Sad for y'all young folks who didn't get the opportunity to live life with such beautiful meaningfully expressive music 😊
@billtipper5858
Жыл бұрын
Unreal how good this band was. I had a radio show at my community College and I after I played evil the first time it was requested every show so I made it my opening song every day. I wrote a letter to the band care of the record company and was floored when i received a handwritten note from Maurice White along with a copy of the album, which I cherish to this day. They were super classy.
@rznwrznw
6 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness. Thanks for sharing this story. Saw them live at the Fox Theater Downtown Detroit. I play this whenever I can play it on the TouchTunes jukebox. I don't care if the bar is all white. My white brothers and sisters grew up with this bad ass music too!
@GeraldVaughn-s8z
5 ай бұрын
That's My Favorite
@GeraldVaughn-s8z
5 ай бұрын
I Couldn't Stop Playing It !
@lrmiller-pz3jr
3 ай бұрын
Wow!!! That was awesome for him to write back. I love music so much that I realize it is tge greatest gift GOD gave to mankind. But this group can never be duplicated nor reciprocated and no matter their flaws, I know GOD listened to their music and inspired them to make more. Maurice is probably singing a tune for GOD now and then!!!
@hi-xf7cj
11 жыл бұрын
EWF is and always will be the greatest band of all time.
@Kitu74
Жыл бұрын
Tell em again..
@oldsalt8011
11 ай бұрын
Carlos Santana
@garysmith8073
3 жыл бұрын
There will NEVER BE MUSIC LIKE THIS EVER AGAIN!!!!!
@Kitu74
Жыл бұрын
Remember there was nothing before like this and definitely nothing after..it was a special time
@nancyhanley6558
3 ай бұрын
I saw EW&F back in '76 after "Gratitude" came out. They remain the most phenomenal group I've ever seen.... spectacular, such talent. We are blessed by the music of EW&F....Rest in Power, Maurice-;)
@tammybarksdale3544
3 ай бұрын
One of thee best band ever! Listening now in 2024 and I’m 59 years old and can remember every album! EWF will never fade away!
@robertbrown1826
5 жыл бұрын
EWF is without a doubt the baddest group of all time. their vocals and musicality are unparalleled no other group comes close.R.I.P. Maurice White,Don Myrick,Louis Satterfield.
@Mishy555
2 жыл бұрын
Yessssss!!
@johnpennock6128
2 жыл бұрын
Best all time music about love life mind body and spirit but can someone tell me if they are in the rock and roll hall of Fame as they should be
@brendabarber7459
2 жыл бұрын
And Ms. Jessica I 🙏
@JamesJones-hn8nn
2 жыл бұрын
@@Mishy555 🙏
@ricardopatton7538
Жыл бұрын
I couldn't have said anything to add. R I P Maurice
@ParisRoller11
5 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how spiritual this music has become.
@Kitu74
Жыл бұрын
You know it
@batman66ism
7 ай бұрын
@ParisRoller11 I just saw your great comment and wanted to add. One time I was doing Delta 8 gummies while enjoying the music. When I focused on the album cover I noticed the entire group is forming the pyramid eye that you find on the Dollar bill. You have to squint while the cover is arms length from you. Plus the fact that their other albums had spiritual references like I AM and All N All.
@2slick35
8 жыл бұрын
Do you hear the words of this song? It is before its time and ahead. Evil has been in this world since the beginning, and is ever more present to this very day! Music speaks!
@paulkelly873
8 жыл бұрын
2slick35... yeah.. i feel what you're saying.. and im a UK citizen! Big up yourself tho.. you are not alone in that conscious thought
@brendagordon4571
6 жыл бұрын
2slick35 u r so right
@saturnmusicunlimited
5 жыл бұрын
Bingo!!!
@rs-oj7jt
3 жыл бұрын
Right on bro
@dinibell
8 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Maurice White. Thank you for giving us so much incredible music to remember you by. I'm crying so many tears right now. I know that none of us is leaving this earth alive, but damn - you hate to see the great ones go!
@ervina02
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't
@ervina02
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't have said it better! Thank you!
@oldsalt8011
11 ай бұрын
Did he die of AIDS?
@rudolphtjeffrey225
10 ай бұрын
No He died of parkinson's disease. He didn't die of AIDS And for all you who didn't 5 was led by Charles Stephanie, he was the writer in arrangements and immediatmaybe it's in the music you hear, do some research on Charles stephanhe was the man in the 70s and the 60s. Great compost peace
@rudolphtjeffrey225
10 ай бұрын
Earth wind and fire was led by Charles Stephanie producer ranger rider orchestratiof music. That's what I meant to say not five
@jayne591
4 жыл бұрын
Maurice White was a musical genius!!!!
@Mishy555
2 жыл бұрын
He certainly was!!
@mauricecollins8459
2 жыл бұрын
Maurice at his finest. Go on EWF with your bad self
@jussaraaires5671
2 жыл бұрын
sem dúvida foi um gênio.
@tammyc259
4 жыл бұрын
Raised my three now 34,32 and 30 year old adult children up on this album and all of the Earth, Wind & Fire jams from back in the day! 👍😊
@Kitu74
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing how the introduction is hardcore African then goes Afro Cubian..then back to Africa and then rocks out to this masterpiece of R and B ..Black Music was incredible
@Jani28
4 жыл бұрын
Pure harmony! No one else had their sound. That African instrument, beautiful!
@oldsalt8011
11 ай бұрын
Ah, the Village People maybe.
@johncrenshawjr.5048
4 жыл бұрын
When I first heard this song (in the late 70s, early 80s), I just stood where I stood in absolute amazement. Fantastic album overall !!!
@georgehaigler2157
3 ай бұрын
This was from an era when Music was MUSIC! Very Powerful and the Late, Great Maurice White was a Musical Maestro and one of the best of all time! RIP, Sir!
@Beautyrest575
3 ай бұрын
67 white woman here and I’m still grooving to this masterpiece!!!!!!!
@kirkindog
2 жыл бұрын
Man that bass, percussions, &,especially, the kalimba is killing it at the end. Luv this song!
@anjeanetteharris7837
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful thought-provoking music that will last forever. Rest In Paradise Mr. Maurice White😇❤
@lawrenceedmiston3509
4 жыл бұрын
How did this song get overlooked when "The Best of Earth, Wind and Fire Vol. 1" and "Vol. 2" were put together? It WAS a hit back in '73.
@timothythomas2705
4 жыл бұрын
bc it's truth, and this world hates truth!
@janethagan2643
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. The best.
@jbizz80
2 жыл бұрын
Sadly, those albums only featured the radio hits.
@anotheryoutubeaccount9852
2 жыл бұрын
It was still too artistic. In the final analysis, their "dance" audience took over.
@patriciathompson1145
2 жыл бұрын
What a sound
@enriqueaguilar4892
4 жыл бұрын
I still have this record album since 73 still jams great even today.
@Kitu74
Жыл бұрын
Wow
@nikeotim
Жыл бұрын
It's Oct 2023, and I have this album. Here's a great trivia question, name the female singer in EWF. You'll win every time😆
@btown1239
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Earth Wind & Fire! Your music always, ALWAYS make me feel happy!!
@edwardbullock3396
10 жыл бұрын
The Greatest Band Of All Time. ! ! !
@ervina02
3 жыл бұрын
RIP Maurice White and thank you for keeping us entertained so well!
@humanbingtaylor3957
8 жыл бұрын
Respect and Gratitude for so much musical style. Always and forever loving EWF.
@errolthomas9426
5 жыл бұрын
One of the most greates EWF songs ever to come out in 1973
@deescott3856
5 жыл бұрын
I was bless to be raised on EWF. When i first heard Keep Your Head To The Sky I could feel God. Then my friend played Father Open Our Eyes. I. Knew their music was.blessed
@garysmith8073
3 жыл бұрын
The first time I heard Keep Your Head To The Sky , I almost it. At 10 years old .
@Mishy555
2 жыл бұрын
Keep Your Head to The Sky was our “class song” in high school 1975. They don’t make music like this anymore.
@reneerodgers3463
3 ай бұрын
This is my song for being one with the universe.
@aruthurpaul7645
3 жыл бұрын
I love EWF RIP Dad. A very spiritual song!!!!
@MrStantheman26
8 жыл бұрын
I grew up listing to these guys love them from the first time I heard them. Seen them twice in concert. But right now. I have a heavy heart, As if I lost a family member, Rest in peace. Mr. Maurice White.
@melvinnelson4881
3 жыл бұрын
My cousin played with Earth wind & fire in 1970 just to Chester Washington trombone
@Kitu74
Жыл бұрын
Why is that..cause I feel the same way
@tavarussmith7194
3 жыл бұрын
Some of these young buck's need to listen @ this song.
@michaelwyckoff7593
7 ай бұрын
My favorite song by EWF😊
@dhappy1234
6 ай бұрын
This is giving me chills the instruments the vocals mannnn
@robinalecia7554
3 жыл бұрын
Wow saw them in Philly perform this at the Spectrum. Bad to the bone
@ervina02
3 жыл бұрын
I have always loved Earth Wind an Fire!!!!
@christopherdunbar394
4 жыл бұрын
One of favorite song that overlook
@mdturxxz1518
3 жыл бұрын
Bomb track
@ervina02
3 жыл бұрын
I have alwayss loved Earth Wind and Fire!from the beginning!! With that amazing band not to mention Maurice White and Phillip Bailey how could they lose? WOW! THEY ARE TIMELESD!!
@crystalharris-thomas1939
Жыл бұрын
This music is much needed in these last days!❤❤❤
@vernonedmonds8596
8 жыл бұрын
backyard BBQ's are not the same without EWF. they started as the "salty peppers" but became spiritual and changed their name. One of the last bands with a long standing contract. Maurice with his brothers, Verdine and Fred, kept the group on a strick practicing regimen. No drinking or drugs was allowed. They helped their background singers get their own contract (the Emotions), they boosted Stanley Turrenrine and Ramsey lewis and helped a little known group out of Chicago called "Pockets" RIP Maurice White you left your mark on the world
@kwamezulushabazz
5 жыл бұрын
thank you.
@joanjones3677
5 жыл бұрын
Yes RIP Maurice...I enjoy Phillip but Maurice's voice always did it for me. I had the opportunity to see them a few weeks ago and they still sound great. Not the same without Maurice but they we always be my favorite group. That spiritual focus got me through many a dark day.
@johnwatson8658
4 жыл бұрын
Vernon Edmonds I remember Pockets - they are not from Chicago they are from Baltimore. Also the Emotions were not EWF's backup singers. Far from it. They were stars and had hit records BEFORE EWF when they were with Stax. The Chicago connection brought them together and Philip Bailey was dating one of them (Jeanette) . All love my fellow fan!
@vernonedmonds8596
4 жыл бұрын
@@johnwatson8658 Philip Bailey and Jeanette weren't dating as you say. Philip was married at he time, but the two had a child together. And yes the sisters sang in church,, was managed by their father but they did do background vocals for EWF as well as Stevie Wonder
@fostermac7170
4 жыл бұрын
@@vernonedmonds8596 Here's my take. The Emotions were hitmakers when they were with Stax. Their 3 albums with Stax happened to be produced by David Porter and Isaac Hayes. The money with Stax got real funny with some of there artists____the Emotions being one of the ones affected. David Porter and Maurice White were childhood best friends, and lifelong friends, and Maurice was well aware of the Hutchinson sisters, and tried to work them out at Chess recording some demos with Charles Stepney, once Columbia gave Maurice approval to sign some acts, he brought over the Emotions, and Charles Stepney produced them, releasing "Flowers", Charles unexpectedly die, and Maurice took over production duties. The Emotions as a group, sang background on Boogie Wonderland, Wanda and her husband wrote several songs on the Raise! album, but they didn't regularly sing background for EWF. In fact, they had a royalty dispute after Boogie Wonderland that cause their separation from Maurice's ARC and Kalimba productions. They indeed very briefly did background work, but that was after they were bonafide stars, and that work had no bearing on their contract. In fact that background work was the cause of their separation. The song "Sun Goddess" did indeed provide Ramsey with a number 1 hit, but of course, Ramsey was a bonafide star for years with the Ramsey Lewis trio. Maurice was a drummer at one time with the trio. You could make the case that Ramsey Lewis made Maurice White.
@ivaberry2020
2 жыл бұрын
I will always love these brothers and sister.
@honey7270
8 жыл бұрын
God Is Good!. Reece you will be missed. What a musical icon!. EW&F keep moving with the vision.God Bless.
@kristijosamuels2292
5 жыл бұрын
He was out this band love them now and forever then & forever forever and ever
@williamtilton1652
2 жыл бұрын
my god how i love this sound!
@robincruz5668
28 күн бұрын
I have been a fan from the beginning. EWF never gets old. Each song is unique!! EWF is the Baddest Group Ever!! My Favorite Band!!! 💯 👍
@shawnshorter1272
2 жыл бұрын
Great Inspirational Classic by EWF
@torridd
3 жыл бұрын
And this remains the biggest EWF hit that featured the kalimba.
@alicdeaton5584
4 жыл бұрын
still listening in 2020❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
@henryantipuesto7228
9 жыл бұрын
EWF a complete musical band...who had the best tunes and the best singers of all time. ..I cannot think who even comes close, only a few but a different blend of music. Beatles, Prince, the Rolling Stones. .etc.
@erichayes1507
7 жыл бұрын
Close but they did not do well live.
@ginacleveland7995
5 жыл бұрын
Mint Condition is keeping the legacy going
@johnnychambers855
6 жыл бұрын
Head To The Sky is my favorite ablum by Earth Wind And 🔥 it take me back to the 70 and I love it .and at time I was in the Marine corps Johnnie from LosAngles and Pittsburgh 😎😎😎😎😎
@12lfme12
Жыл бұрын
Love the electric kalimba!
@carlrosendorf5210
2 жыл бұрын
This and Summet Madness best instrumentals ever
@malcolmcook7007
2 жыл бұрын
Marvelous Marvelous moving music of 1973 and 1974. Moving years to cherish and remember to embrace! Malcolm Cook Class of 74
@lawrencebarr3820
6 жыл бұрын
This is our instrument. The kalimba,REESE masterd it easily.
@TimIveland
Жыл бұрын
Saw them in Berkeley 1973. I was high for two weeks after. Mesmerized. They came down from rafters suspended while playing. Never forget
@phillipmartin2636
3 жыл бұрын
They blew my mind when they came this 15 Yrs old
@Deari800
3 жыл бұрын
RIP Marie White.... EWF will never be the same.....as hard as they are trying
@beverlychambers9967
7 жыл бұрын
love me some earth wind fire
@haleys_hus
7 жыл бұрын
Beverly Chambers Ya
@rabbitlove2162
3 жыл бұрын
I was about to look up the words to this song, thany you
@mobog60
7 жыл бұрын
The beginnings of E.W.F. how well I remember that time.
@mrstep2me
5 жыл бұрын
Four albums in, this is where they really began to gain attention.
@jamescurry4330
3 жыл бұрын
I used to be a DJ a various disco texts in New York back in the '70s when I play this song everybody would jump up and dance not one person will be left it just go without dancing to the song play it in conjunction with we're in the right track but ultra high frequency it was a hell of a time
@rocjackson5975
4 жыл бұрын
Lol! My grand baby hearing this music...had no choice! And now, she has cuts she listen to on her own. That girl's going to be allrright! Lol!
@gemmaaboagye8951
2 жыл бұрын
Love this song
@shawnshorter7412
6 жыл бұрын
Classic Masterpiece by The Elements
@localafh
Жыл бұрын
Earth, Wind & Fire is the greatest R&B group EVER! ‘Love Always’ Matthew 5:44
@MichaellMcNair
4 ай бұрын
This was my oldest sister favorite songs, God bless you sister for old times 4ever
@danielburns987
5 жыл бұрын
this song went to #25 on the R&B charts in 1973!!!
@Kitu74
Жыл бұрын
Should have been #1...this was out when I was a freshman in High School
@desserieshaw937
Жыл бұрын
This song brings back memories
@baroncircleclassiccarsdean6083
4 жыл бұрын
The guitar riffs and rythm are reminiscent of James Brown's pioneering influence. EWF took this musical concept to higher heights with the addition of the EWF horn section!
@mrstep2me
3 жыл бұрын
No horns here though. This album, and Open Our Eyes were very light on the horns.
@brendabarber7459
2 жыл бұрын
Kalimba
@shawnshorter9581
5 жыл бұрын
I grew up 2 this classic by The Elements
@marshajohnson375
10 ай бұрын
This was my favorite song from that album.
@blaineminor2709
Жыл бұрын
EWF IS DEFINITELY THE GREATEST GROUP OF ALL TIME SONGS ABOUT LOVE MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE ALOT OF THEIR SONGS BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES I WAS RAISED ON THIS MUSIC I'M A 70s BABY AND NO MUSIC TODAY COULD EVER TOUCH EWF REST IN POWER MAURICE WHITE AND THE OTHER FALLEN SOLDIERS OF EWF 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿(NOT TO MENTION THEY NEVER CURSED OR TALK ABOUT DRUGS SEX AND VIOLENCE)
@harrietjohnson1930
Жыл бұрын
Amen
@carlrosendorf5210
2 жыл бұрын
Magic.. Forever ..levitates me to the ceiling. 😎✌
@Princess07ish
9 жыл бұрын
I've always liked EWF since I was very little because I grew up on this music, we had their albums and at 42 1/2, I still enjoy their music!!!
@lawrencebarr3820
6 жыл бұрын
LISTEN, JUST LISTEN, LISTEN
@eddiewashington5220
Жыл бұрын
This is classic EWF. I can remember dancing to this at Dodgers Park in Brazoria, Texas. What a great summer.
@michaelcox9961
8 жыл бұрын
EWF thanks for the music you're my favorite of all-time rip my brother
@maryburrell3948
Жыл бұрын
This was always such a slept on jam. It’s just so mellow. It’s such a vibe. That kalimba is out of sight.
@enjoythegamewc
4 ай бұрын
My favorite group of all time. Been to more than dozen concerts since the early 70s. Have albums, cassettes, CDs. By far the best concerts I have been to.
@karencoleman6442
4 жыл бұрын
Me Too Love That
@MaldonUpton-o6g
2 ай бұрын
I remember hearing ''Evil' back in the late spring/early summer of 1973 when I was only five years old.EWF was an integral part of my childhood. My third-oldest brother took me to see them for the first time when they headlined at the Richfield Coliseum on Thursday,August 12th,1976 (The Emotions & Ramsey Lewis opened the show.) All Acts rocked the house!! It's unfortunate that Earth,Wind & Fire never appeared on Soul Train.Soul Train was already a spectacular show. EWF would have made an already good thing that much more dynamic!!!
@cherubimbean8320
3 жыл бұрын
It's the Elements: EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!
@GZuraman
Ай бұрын
There's never been a better band. They're vastly underrated.
@randyedwards7176
2 жыл бұрын
Love joy peace and happiness in the name of the Father the son and the holy Spirit love that neighbor as thyself 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💜💜💜💯💯💯💜💜🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🥝🥝💟💟⭐⭐🍑🍑🥝🙏🏾🙏🏿🙏🏿💯💯💯😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇🐣🐣🍋🍑🍑⭐🥝🙏🏾🙏🏿🙏🏾🍌🍌🍏🍉🍇🍇🤣🥭🍍🥥🍍🥭🍇🍉🍉🍏🌽😂🍅🍅🍑🍊🍋🐣
@EZEDDIENY
8 жыл бұрын
We are Earth Wind And Fire
@ratem333
6 жыл бұрын
EDDIE GEORGE. Water
@torridd
8 жыл бұрын
One of their top 20 songs of all time.
@torridd
4 жыл бұрын
One of their few hits featuring the kalimba.
@carlrosendorf5210
2 жыл бұрын
2022 timeless magic✌
@shawnshorter9581
4 жыл бұрын
I dedicate this classic 2 all the people dealing with this Coronavirus shit right now
@LatinaChef1986
9 жыл бұрын
I am glad I grew up listening to old school music. I have to thank my parents for that.
@jonybravo39
7 жыл бұрын
LatinaChef1986 🤗1986 was an amazing year to be born.. this music and all the music from the 80s is awesome!! 👍
@3912James
7 жыл бұрын
LatinaChef1986 I'm glad my uncle got me into listening to EW&F back in the very early 70s.
@jcd5979
7 жыл бұрын
LatinaChef1986 I am glad I discover EW&F on my own. I was born on 1996 yet this is the only music, like everyday. no one can beat this band.
@Spanishdog17
5 жыл бұрын
My mom raised me on EWF and my dad raised me on Nickleback... guess which one I'm closer to, lol
@MGB36913
4 жыл бұрын
Yes u thank your parents Dear!! Stay BLESS
@differentmindset7924
Жыл бұрын
A timeless classic that's way before it's time but never ever gets old or outdated.
@leemunn2098
7 жыл бұрын
earth wind & fire album head to the sky ( 1973)
@kippy1500
2 жыл бұрын
RIP Jessica Cleaves🌸💜🌸
@lananguyen8247
7 жыл бұрын
So true
@MrAntiSellOut
8 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace, Maurice White
@EmeldaSanchez-fp3dh
2 ай бұрын
This song never gets old 68 and still enjoying these guys
70's? Okay better take my shirt off! Haha. Killer track though.
@derrickcross8630
2 жыл бұрын
Legendary✨🔔✨
@coffycup75
8 жыл бұрын
RIP Maurice White. x
@shaynewilliams4482
8 жыл бұрын
+coffycup75 not going to lie, though this is completely out of place, my mind compels me in a very demanding way to tell you that, you're just absolutely gorgeous. I mean, like you're so ravishing it takes my breath away. whew now i can go on with my day
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