The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]

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While their name conveniently conjures slabs of fashionable late-'70s New Agey mysticism and eco-consciousness, EWF founder Maurice White couldn't have picked a more metaphorically perfect moniker for his mighty, genre-expanding soul ensemble. The 34 tracks on this double-disc anthology underscore White's downright utopian vision, which shrewdly stewed the emotionally compelling lead vocals and sweet harmonies of Motown with the earthy funk of Sly and the Family Stone and some slick contemporary jazz, then seasoned it with tasty dollops of Tower of Power horns and Maurice's (and brother Verdine's) curiosity in Afro-Cuban rhythms. Small wonder they became arena superstars. There is something to please nearly everyone in the EWF oeuvre: from upbeat, infectious groove-staples like "Shining Star," Mighty Mighty," and "September" through the transglobal "Kalimba Story" and "Ponta de Areia" to the gospelized "Open Your Eyes," their pop-savvy cover of Lennon-McCartney's "Got to Get You into My Life," and the dancefloor-ready collaboration with the Emotions, "Boogie Wonderland." Essential features new liner notes with commentary by Maurice White. --Jerry McCulley

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Best Earth,Wind & Fire Compilation Set Yet
Audiophiles beware
EWF - This CD is a great buy for all of the songs you get

Essential Earth Wind & Fire
Earth Wind & Fire
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B000069RJI
Release Date: 2002-07-30

Tracks:

Mighty Mighty
Evil
Devotion
Keep Your Head To The Sky
Kalimba Story
Shining Star
That's The Way Of The World
Yearnin' Learnin'
All About Love
Reasons
Sing A Song
Can't Hide Love
Getaway
Saturday Nite
Ponta de Areia/Be Ever Wonderful
Open Our Eyes
Got To Get You Into My Life

Tracks:

September
Serpentine Fire
Fantasy
I'll Write A Song For You
Drum Song
In The Stone
Can't Let Go
After The Love Has Gone
Wait
You And I
Let Me Talk
And Love Goes On
You
Let's Groove
Fall In Love With Me
Side By Side
Boogie Wonderland (With The Emotions)

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While their name conveniently conjures slabs of fashionable late-'70s New Agey mysticism and eco-consciousness, EWF founder Maurice White couldn't have picked a more metaphorically perfect moniker for his mighty, genre-expanding soul ensemble. The 34 tracks on this double-disc anthology underscore White's downright utopian vision, which shrewdly stewed the emotionally compelling lead vocals and sweet harmonies of Motown with the earthy funk of Sly and the Family Stone and some slick contemporary jazz, then seasoned it with tasty dollops of Tower of Power horns and Maurice's (and brother Verdine's) curiosity in Afro-Cuban rhythms. Small wonder they became arena superstars. There is something to please nearly everyone in the EWF oeuvre: from upbeat, infectious groove-staples like "Shining Star," Mighty Mighty," and "September" through the transglobal "Kalimba Story" and "Ponta de Areia" to the gospelized "Open Your Eyes," their pop-savvy cover of Lennon-McCartney's "Got to Get You into My Life," and the dancefloor-ready collaboration with the Emotions, "Boogie Wonderland." Essential features new liner notes with commentary by Maurice White. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

The Truth.......2007-05-26

This is by far the best collection of songs that I've ever come across... This is THE BEST collection ever.

Earth Wind fan Fire.......2007-04-13

I love this group and welcome them to my collection of memories.

Best Earth,Wind & Fire Compilation Set Yet.......2007-02-28

This Double CD set is the best E.,W. & F. compilation yet. The songs were compiled by Maurice White himself and that's what makes it so wonderful. He included the song "You". That is my favorite one of all and I'm glad Maurice saw fit to include that top notch song on the CD compilation set. There is one song I wished were included "Love's Holiday". But you can't fit them all on 2 CDs. However, You can always buy the flawless "All N All" CD in addition to this CD (if you don't already have it). You won't regret spending the money on both of these CDs if you're a fan of Earth, Wind and Fire (I assure you).

Audiophiles beware .......2006-01-11

5 stars for the collection of songs and disc 2 is absolutely superb.However as an audiophile iam appalled at the sound quality of especially disc 1..no wonder Sony is loosing money these days..This is NOT 24 bit remastering this is NOT DSD mastering that Sony is famous for..instead this is cheap outdated 20 bit SBM(super bit mapping) of the early 90's.I WILL STILL RECOMMEND THIS COLLECTION,BUT DON'T PAY FULL PRICE.

EWF - This CD is a great buy for all of the songs you get.......2005-10-07

What I really loved about this CD is the 34 songs. Prior to purchasing this CD, there were many songs that EWF performed that I never knew were EWF just from listening to the radio.

With that said, there were many "Oh, they sang that song too?" moments, which was a real treat and made this CD a lot of fun to listen to in its entirity. It's great for long trips in the car or just puttering around the house.

Shortly after I purchased this CD, I got invited to a concert which featured, Chicago and EWF. I must say that EWF stole the show! Phillip Bailey's voice is CRAZY! I was knocked out of my chair with the notes he was hitting in a live concert setting. Many artists record songs in the highest key possible and then bring the key down for live performances to preserve their voices. There was none of this hapenning with EWF, I can assure.

So, in short, 2 things:
1. Buy this CD and give it a listen-through. It's a great way to get all of EWF's hits for a great price
2. If you get the chance to see EWF live in concert, GO! You wil not be disappointed.

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Earth Wind and Fire remixes at there best.

Essential Earth Wind & Fire
Earth Wind & Fire
Manufacturer: Sony/Columbia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Greatest Hits

ASIN: B00006J4CR
Release Date: 2002-09-30

Tracks:

September (Album Version)
Boogie Wonderland (With The Emotions)
Fantasy (Album Version)
Mighty Mighty (Album Version)
Devotion (Single Version)
Shining Star
Lets Groove (Album Version)
Got To Get You Into My Life (Album Version)
Thats The Way Of The World (Single Version)
Sing A Song (Album Version)
Getaway (Album Version)
Saturday Nite (Album Version)
In The Stone (Single Version)
Cant Let Go (Album Version)
Let Me Talk (Album Version)
Fall In Love With Me (Single Version)
System Of Survival (Album Version)
Ive Had Enough (Album Version)
Star (Album Version)
After The Love Has Gone (Single Version)
Cant Hide Love (MAW Album Mix)
Lets Groove (Restless Soul Inspirition Information Mix)
Fantasy (Shelter DJ Mix)
Shining Star (DJ Jin Asakusa Samba Remix)
September (FPM Beautiful Latin Mix)
Brazilian Rhyme (Fearless Mix Let The Music Pump You Up)
Boogie Wonderland (Inspiration 83 Mix)
Zanzibar (Fantasista ReFormation)
Getaway (Top Gear Mix)
Feelin Blue (Quiet Lakeside Mix)
Lets Groove (Merchant Of Menace Remix)
Boogie Wonderland (Stretch And Vern Remix)
September 99 (ReEdit)
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Album Description

Exclusive European collection with 20 remastered hits by Maurice White and his hit-making Soul ensemble on the first disc plus a bonus CD, 'Soul Source Mixes' (previously a Japanese exclusive), featuring 14 rare mixes from the likes of, Masters At Work, Mondo Grosso, Blaze, Fantastic Plastic Machine and more. 34 tracks in all including 'September', 'Boogie Wonderland', 'Shining Star', 'Got To Get You Into My Life', 'That's The Way Of The World' and many others.. Sony. 2002.

Album Details

Features a 15 Track Bonus Remix CD featuring Mixes, Updates and Re-interpretations of Many Classic Ew&f Tracks from Some of Dance Music's Best Producers and DJ'S.

Customer Reviews:

Yes!.......2003-01-22

Here it is - EWF and the some. If you love their music (and really, who doesn't) this CD is excellent. All your favorites and loads of extras: remixes, extended verions, etc. Sound quality is great and some of the remixes are amazing. Get it!

Earth Wind and Fire remixes at there best........2002-12-24

For those who have the U.S. version of the Essential Earth wind and fire that's fine, but if you want to really get your groove
on, get the import version with the remix cd. It's starts off with a off the hook remix of Can't Hide Love by Masters At work, the best yet.
And get your sweat on till it's time for the quiet storm mix
of Feelin blue. You can really hear philips vocal agility on this
mix. I suggest you get this for your collection. if your a true E.W.f. fan.

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TRACK LISTING

The Essential EW&F
Wind & Fire Earth
Manufacturer: Krb Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001XLMQM
Release Date: 2007-01-09

Product Description

This cd contains 10 tracks. A few songs are Let's Groove, Shining Star, Let Me Talk, and Star.

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TRACK LISTING.......2005-06-12

Let's Groove
Magnetic
Shining Star
September
In The Stone
Got To Get You Into My Life
Let Me Talk
Star
Boogie Wonderland
That's The Way of the World

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The Essential Pop Sampler
Billy Joel , Frank Sinatra , Willie Nelson , Tony Bennett , Earth Wind & Fire , Santana , Miles Davis , Luther Vandross , Simon & Garfunkel , and Johnny Cash
Manufacturer: Pop
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B0009Y9KOO

Product Description

Includes: Piano Man, Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night in The Week), On The Road Again, The Best Is Yet To Come, That's The Way of The World, Samba Pa' Ti, So What, Here and Now, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Ring Of Fire