I’m a 16 year old white kid from the middle of nowhere in North Carolina. So… I’m really not the typical fan of EWF. But let me tell you, this is MY MUSIC!!! There is nothing that competes with Earth, Wind and Fire. They are my absolute favorite. If I only had a time machine, the first place I’d go would be back to the ‘70s or ‘80s to see an EWF concert. Maurice White was such a showman. The whole band was really. Absolutely incredible.
In 1978 I was the white kid from Welcome, NC. I was a huge Beatles fan, but discovered Earth Wind & Fire and started mowing lawns to buy EWF albums as fast as I could!
I'm glad EWF is cool about not pulling these videos off TH-cam. Larry Dunn, Philip Bailey and Verdine are social media friendly. They know footage like this lets us younger people see their greatness in a time long gone.
Hello My Favorite Band To date and this is 2022. Love you Guys Always enjoy your Music any and All times. Still miss Reese but You Guys have carried EWF forward.Keep on Keeping On.
And Maurice could sing all the parts then play drums then conduct with 2 drumsticks ..... and wrote the songs, and assembled the group .... Thank You Maurice White n Family ... we are Eternally Greatful Great Brother and Sir🙏🌈🌻🌲🌹🆙🌍🌹💖
He was the Studio drummer for Chess Records from the mid sixties until he started touring with Ramsey around 1967. So he knew all about producing music. He changed the group many times before about 1973, when we had the band that stayed together about 10 years.
Darn it. What was I doing when this guys came out in the 70's. I miss a lot of they're concerts. Superb band after watching them on you tube. My oh my, Maurice white an incredible performer good show manship, wrote wonderful songs I will never get tired of listening and watching. I missed him. Wish he's still here performing with his band. RIP Maurice. 🙏
EWF in all their glory featuring the genius of the soulful Maurice White. Excellent symphonic funk. You know… Great show and great camera work. ❤️❤️❤️ Enjoy ✌🏾
Me and some friends from crescent City were in the army at the time in Portsmouth VA in 1976 July forth wind the spirit lp came out. Amazing group. Of musicains
He was a gifted singer, he was able to tap into his heart and soul. Maurice didn't sing from the surface he was a genuine person.Thats why it resonated in his lyrics. Once in a lifetime.
I remember seeing this show at the Richmond Coliseum. This was EWF at their peak in the 70s. And that illusion at the end made the crowd lose their minds! :-)
A great show! Although there are gripes about the sound, I think one of peculiarities is that in the mix, Johnny Graham’s guitar is louder than Al McKay’s. The great thing about this is that we get to hear a lot of the great stuff Johnny is doing. A lot of people regard him as the “soloist” and Al McKay as the rhythm guitarist, but this video shows that Johnny’s chops were tight all the way around and that he’s a very intelligent player...weaving in, out, and around Al McKay’s parts and complimenting him when they both start comping. Obviously, Graham is a good listener! Pay attention to “Shining Star”; “On Your Face”, “ Saturday Night”, and “Got to Get You Into My Life.”
I still love watching this video of Earth Wind & Fire.🔥 It just bring back memories of when l saw them in my youth in the late 70's and 80's. RlP Maurice White, you have brought such joy to many people around the world . You are loved by Earth Wind and Fire fans around the world. 🌎 Reese we still love you!!!
I Love Maurice (Reese) White💯...thx for Earth Wind and Fire...and always keeping it soulful real and all that!!!! What a band, a legend, a gift to us....yesssssss indeed💯💕r.I.p.
The best group ever and best original band members with Maurice White, keyboardist Larry Dunn, drummer Ralph White and guitarist Johnny Graham and Saxophone great Andrew Wolfolk! EWF today can't even compare this band,
1:29 Jupiter 5:15 Shining Star 9:57 On your face 16:29 Fantasy 21:20 Saturday Nite 25:33 Be ever wonderful 29:57 That's the way of the world 36:58 Magic Mind 47:39 Got to get you into my life (The Beatles) 1:31:09 Sing a song 1:36:00 Serpentine Fire 1:39:56 Get Away 1:51:46 September
Thanks daddysmooth for bringing this to those of us who were too young to experience it live (I would have been 8!), so the sound quality aint brilliant but who cares they are truly amazing to watch and Ralph Johnson looks sooooo hottttttt!!!!!!
Larry Dunn and Freddie White!! Both were about 21 years old on here, I believe, I may be wrong. Freddie started playing drums at age 13 for Donny Hathaway and others and got his first Grammy at age 16. The family noticed Freddie tapping his toys on the floor keeping beat at age 8. He goes all in on those drums, when he takes his shirt off, watch out!!
Your welcome. The audio on these old concerts could better, especially compared to today's standards, but considering how old the source material is (VHS tape) I think it sounds pretty good.
While listening to Don Myrick's sax solos in Reason and Be Ever Wonderful don't forget that Police Officer Gary Barbaro mistook a butane lighter in Myrick's hand for a weapon. He fired a single bullet that hit Myrick in the chest. Myrick died in the hospital shortly afterward, aged 53 years. A BUTANE LIGHTER....let that sink in.
Thanks for posting! Audio and video quality may be bad here and there, but this is the best you can get it! UNDERSTOOD. Jammin full to Larry's solo on Runnin! :P
Must’ve been tough... they were so big at this point it’s beautiful to seem....when a band is so tight, and and they’ve played the song like 1000 times, with 💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜🌍💖 so much to say.... but when whoever turns Johnny Graham’s Solo down in the middle .... I don’t dig that 🎶☮️ Al McKay n Johnny Graham they could’ve given them more solos much love 👑
I feel the energy & excitement just watching the video. They were the best at audience participation. I didn’t even remember them doing a 2hr show back in the day when shows were like 1hr 15mins🏳️🌈
E.W.F.,was the real deal back in the days by live solid real music 🎵 Maurice*White,and the crew was the best by real on time good talent performing.Fan*L.😊Money
The sound mix is very chopped up . BUT I LIKE YOU CAN HEAR THE TWO GUITAR PARTS BY AL MCKAY AND JOHNNY GRAHAM. SOMETIMES THE KEYBOARD CHOPS IN AND OUT.
This out weighs the HBO and Japan combined.One show would have made your point, this one. You lost the ball on this one, media.This is the mother of recorded EWF concerts.
Thankssssssssss... If you can get to this concert Earth Wind & Fire - Devotion - Reasons - Thats the way of the world - Sing a Song Can you plaseeeeeeeeeeeee post it. Thanksssssss one more time
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I’m a 16 year old white kid from the middle of nowhere in North Carolina. So… I’m really not the typical fan of EWF. But let me tell you, this is MY MUSIC!!! There is nothing that competes with Earth, Wind and Fire. They are my absolute favorite. If I only had a time machine, the first place I’d go would be back to the ‘70s or ‘80s to see an EWF concert. Maurice White was such a showman. The whole band was really. Absolutely incredible.
Welcome to the family.
Absolutely right
In 1978 I was the white kid from Welcome, NC. I was a huge Beatles fan, but discovered Earth Wind & Fire and started mowing lawns to buy EWF albums as fast as I could!
Yep. Now watch the godfather JAMES BROWN LIVE IN BOSTON
I'm glad EWF is cool about not pulling these videos off TH-cam. Larry Dunn, Philip Bailey and Verdine are social media friendly. They know footage like this lets us younger people see their greatness in a time long gone.
Mr Maurice White so greatly blessed us with his amazing talent! Bless his heart! RIP Mr White!❤❤❤
@@Cacrocker11 ok
I agree
Hello My Favorite Band To date and this is 2022. Love you Guys Always enjoy your Music any and All times. Still miss Reese but You Guys have carried EWF forward.Keep on Keeping On.
people that know that everybody couldn’t see them or wasn’t around
it shows what type of people they are
R.I.P. Freddie
And Maurice could sing all the parts then play drums then conduct with 2 drumsticks ..... and wrote the songs, and assembled the group .... Thank You Maurice White n Family ... we are Eternally Greatful Great Brother and Sir🙏🌈🌻🌲🌹🆙🌍🌹💖
He was the Studio drummer for Chess Records from the mid sixties until he started touring with Ramsey around 1967. So he knew all about producing music. He changed the group many times before about 1973, when we had the band that stayed together about 10 years.
@@turnonstan Charles Stepney helped EWF take their music to another level of greatness.
Darn it. What was I doing when this guys came out in the 70's. I miss a lot of they're concerts. Superb band after watching them on you tube. My oh my, Maurice white an incredible performer good show manship, wrote wonderful songs I will never get tired of listening and watching. I missed him. Wish he's still here performing with his band. RIP Maurice. 🙏
Ewf never cease to amaze me. Philip Bailey's falsetto is stunning!
THE GREATEST BAND EVER TO GRACE GOD'S GREEN EARTH!
And you ain’t lying!!!
Not 1 phone in tr he air. Everyone is enjoying the moment PRICELESS 💚💙🧡
There were no cell phones during "band" eras' Now, there are no "bands" during this cellular era.
What an absolute joy to witness Maurice White and Earth Wind and Fire in concert again. Watching him play the drums once more was totally amazing❣️
"Be ever wonderful." the singing best of Maurice. Cool I like these days' EWF very much.
Yes! From the greatest EWF album, All 'N All... though, they are all phenomenal LPs and songs.
@@zenpaganwarrior Gains depth in this version.
We didn't realize how good we had things with great groups like EWF turning out Coliseums all over the world with their hits
EWF in all their glory featuring the genius of the soulful Maurice White. Excellent symphonic funk. You know… Great show and great camera work. ❤️❤️❤️ Enjoy ✌🏾
All my loving to The Phenix Horns! Thanks for sharing!
Simplemente los mejores y únicos grandes en su género viva eternamente tierra viento y fuego 🔥
What a crying shame the show opening was cut! I remember it way back when and it was explosive!
incredible lead singers on fantastic percussion WOW!
Performing alot of songs they might not play now loving it
Maurice White is very missed. Am forever grateful for his beautiful music.
Me and some friends from crescent City were in the army at the time in Portsmouth VA in 1976 July forth wind the spirit lp came out. Amazing group. Of musicains
to see/hear them perform "Magic Mind" Live, was always amazing...a totally different experience than hearing the studio version
Verdine a big part of EWF Cast. And He still is today.2021-22. So Many Have Gone On I will have To make sure I catch one of their shows this year.
He was a gifted singer, he was able to tap into his heart and soul. Maurice didn't sing from the surface he was a genuine person.Thats why it resonated in his lyrics. Once in a lifetime.
I saw this in Fort Worth Tex backn in the day it was awesome
I remember seeing this show at the Richmond Coliseum. This was EWF at their peak in the 70s. And that illusion at the end made the crowd lose their minds! :-)
Cameron Payton Totally agree. When they went into the 80's, they fell a little bit.
Stanley Horton
Yeah, especially when Al Mckay left.
from 80-83 was the best earth wind fire
A masterful performance by EWF. "Be Ever Wonderful" touches me deep every time I hear it and this version was extra special.
Those horns tho...
A great show! Although there are gripes about the sound, I think one of peculiarities is that in the mix, Johnny Graham’s guitar is louder than Al McKay’s. The great thing about this is that we get to hear a lot of the great stuff Johnny is doing. A lot of people regard him as the “soloist” and Al McKay as the rhythm guitarist, but this video shows that Johnny’s chops were tight all the way around and that he’s a very intelligent player...weaving in, out, and around Al McKay’s parts and complimenting him when they both start comping. Obviously, Graham is a good listener! Pay attention to “Shining Star”; “On Your Face”, “ Saturday Night”, and “Got to Get You Into My Life.”
Johnny Graham is awesome guitar player
Johnny is a bad man
Man, I wanted to write a comment just about that :D
Also, in one remix out there his Guitar stands out too: th-cam.com/video/hpuzMvc3ov4/w-d-xo.html
I love this 1970 great music
show
This footage contain one of the best versions of "Reasons". Philip's voice is perfect here. Don's great sax solo is also worth mentioning.
#RIP Maurice White. Love this footage. Classic. The essence of Maurice and EWF! #Respect
Yes Indeed!!!!
I still love watching this video of Earth Wind & Fire.🔥 It just bring back memories of when l saw them in my youth in the late 70's and 80's. RlP Maurice White, you have brought such joy to many people around the world . You are loved by Earth Wind and Fire fans around the world. 🌎 Reese we still love you!!!
I Love Maurice (Reese) White💯...thx for Earth Wind and Fire...and always keeping it soulful real and all that!!!!
What a band, a legend, a gift to us....yesssssss indeed💯💕r.I.p.
Very ENTERTAINING!! Love EWF!!
Glad to see footage like this. EWF kicked ass that night.
We can still hear Maurice White’s powerful singing voice on the radio and see him on TH-cam.
what a Beautiful show WOW Go Guys😍Do Your Thing SHOW OUT!!!!!
saw this show in Oakland ca back in the day
Chills and Tears. The wisdom of Maurice White is eternal. I owe them my deepest, deepest respect and love...... Be Ever Wonderful !! Aloha Nui Loa
The best group ever and best original band members with Maurice White, keyboardist Larry Dunn, drummer Ralph White and guitarist Johnny Graham and Saxophone great Andrew Wolfolk! EWF today can't even compare this band,
And Philip
@@MsWildberry1 Don't forget Al McKay
Good looking bro! This is classic material.
Great Show!!!!
Maurice white rip great musician respect
Een n
The best band of all time
Great live!
1:29 Jupiter
5:15 Shining Star
9:57 On your face
16:29 Fantasy
21:20 Saturday Nite
25:33 Be ever wonderful
29:57 That's the way of the world
36:58 Magic Mind
47:39 Got to get you into my life (The Beatles)
1:31:09 Sing a song
1:36:00 Serpentine Fire
1:39:56 Get Away
1:51:46 September
LOVE THIS!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!❤❤❤
it is very evident now (as it was then) that one had to be in great physical shape for these global performances!! :-)
A great man once taught me that the road to becoming a man means "In Love We Stand" That great man ladies and gentlemen was my mentor -Maurice White.
Wow can I please get a copy of this the best group ever thank you for posting watching in 2020
I love earth wind and fire
This is what i spend my time watching instead of Netflix, Hbo and such lol!
Simply amazing! Thank you for posting. What a treat!
The greatest band on earth! 🌎
Thank you daddysmooth1000, I went to this concert and it was Great!
Thanks daddysmooth for bringing this to those of us who were too young to experience it live (I would have been 8!), so the sound quality aint brilliant but who cares they are truly amazing to watch and Ralph Johnson looks sooooo hottttttt!!!!!!
I agree!
Larry Dunn and Freddie White!!
Both were about 21 years old on here, I believe, I may be wrong.
Freddie started playing drums at age 13 for Donny Hathaway and others and got his first Grammy at age 16. The family noticed Freddie tapping his toys on the floor keeping beat at age 8. He goes all in on those drums, when he takes his shirt off, watch out!!
Maxine Ayala this is 78,
Larry Dunn was born in 53 so he is about 25 around there but to be that age that is still a great performance
Freddie was 24
excellent
@DADDYSMOOTH....Thanks for posting a live show of the best band EVER!!!!! Earth,Wind and Fiiiire!!!!! A blast from the past! Yeah!!!!
Your welcome. The audio on these old concerts could better, especially compared to today's standards, but considering how old the source material is (VHS tape) I think it sounds pretty good.
Enamorada de este grupo y sus canciones
WOW!! live performance 101... take notes this is how it's done.
SUPER SHOW
Classic elements!!!!
While listening to Don Myrick's sax solos in Reason and Be Ever Wonderful don't forget that Police Officer Gary Barbaro mistook a butane lighter in Myrick's hand for a weapon. He fired a single bullet that hit Myrick in the chest. Myrick died in the hospital shortly afterward, aged 53 years. A BUTANE LIGHTER....let that sink in.
Thanks
Fred white and Al woolfolk and Maurice White will be missed very much
The audio is sub par, but I still "feel" the energy from this performance! Whew!!!
Thanks for posting this.....
Grande Maurice White.. Unico en el ritmo....
Thanks for posting! Audio and video quality may be bad here and there, but this is the best you can get it! UNDERSTOOD. Jammin full to Larry's solo on Runnin! :P
BBT609 Larry's solo was the shit
Rest In Peace Maurice White.
Must’ve been tough... they were so big at this point it’s beautiful to seem....when a band is so tight, and and they’ve played the song like 1000 times, with 💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜🌍💖 so much to say.... but when whoever turns Johnny Graham’s Solo down in the middle .... I don’t dig that 🎶☮️ Al McKay n Johnny Graham they could’ve given them more solos much love 👑
When bands were BANDS 😎🚬
I feel the energy & excitement just watching the video. They were the best at audience participation. I didn’t even remember them doing a 2hr show back in the day when shows were like 1hr 15mins🏳️🌈
NUMBER ONE FAN ! ! ! 😉😉😉 !
Thank you daddysmooth1000
I often make a comment. Maurice was really cool. Because I also like now wonderfully, an animation is being seen every day. An attracted man.
Looks like 1979 set up concert I went to in Austin,Texas
I love EWF, no one better!!!
The Sax is up Now! Listen This Is Real Music. Looks like Larry(smile) is joining the party WOW.
rough and tough bbbbbut , real funky music
Elemental Estacy.......The Mighty Elements!!
Listen To That Trumpet!
EWF the greatest band ever!!!!!
JULY 2020 BABY
The best best best band ever. Goosebumps. This kind of music with real instruments don't hear you anymore nowerdays.
E.W.F.,was the real deal back in the days by live solid real music 🎵 Maurice*White,and the crew was the best by real on time good talent performing.Fan*L.😊Money
the best album and my favorite is i am
The sound mix is very chopped up . BUT I LIKE YOU CAN HEAR THE TWO GUITAR PARTS BY AL MCKAY AND JOHNNY GRAHAM. SOMETIMES THE KEYBOARD CHOPS IN AND OUT.
The one with Chicago was off the chain too.That was a shared concert. Not EWF solo.
Freddie clowning on that kit
The Other White Brother On Drums Doing a Excellent Job.😍
MY BOYS
ooooohhhh yeaaah!!!!!
This out weighs the HBO and Japan combined.One show would have made your point, this one. You lost the ball on this one, media.This is the mother of recorded EWF concerts.
Yes it is
Thank Buddha for those Germans bookinging them for Rockpalast that year, eh?
Thankssssssssss... If you can get to this concert
Earth Wind & Fire - Devotion - Reasons - Thats the way of the world - Sing a Song
Can you plaseeeeeeeeeeeee post it.
Thanksssssss one more time
I just did.
Louis Satterfield was a monster on bass very melodic
Larry's keyboard rig..like wtf..lol
You know! That time it had to take setting that up!
@@RadiantJasmin man..lol
This is when EWF were at their apex.
Freddy on drums....
Have you seen the other Rockpalast show on my page. It's much better quality but it's not the whole show.
daddysmooth1000 Where can I get this???
does maurice sing love's holiday at this...?