from YOU/SHARE YOUR LOVE (single edit)
written by Maurice White, David Foster & Brenda Russell
The autumn of 1980 saw the release of “You” the second single from Earth, Wind & Fire’s extraordinary double album, “Faces.” “You” is an amazing soul/pop ballad co-written by Maurice White with David Foster and lyrics written by singer/songwriter Brenda Russell. This elegant song was evidently conceived as a follow-up to EWF’s milestone hit, “After The Love Is Gone” from their previous album, “I Am.”
from LOVE SONGS
written by David Foster, David Paich, Maurice White & Allee Willis
The Emotions is one of the most successful female soul trios of the past forty years.
Through their association with the legendary Maurice White, the creative genius ofof Earth, Wind & Fire, the three Hutchinson sisters have reached the top of the charts with timeless tunes like “Best Of My Love” and “Don’t Ask My Neighbours.”
from I AM (2004 reissue)
written by David Foster & Maurice White
In 1978, David Foster went to the Sunset Sound recording studios for a meeting with one of the most successful groups of those days, Earth, Wind & Fire. The young, talented musician submitted to EWF’s leader, Maurice White, a song that he had recently co-written with his pals Jay Graydon and Bill Champlin. Continue reading »
from THE ESSENTIAL EARTH, WIND & FIRE
written by David Foster, Maurice White & Allee Willis
2002′s “The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire” is a double-cd compilation of the legendary R&B group by Columbia/Legacy. This collection includes their most beloved hits starting from their 1973 fourth album, “Head To The Sky,” up to 1983’s “Powerlight.”
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From SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
Written by David Foster, Maurice White & Philip Bailey
For the 2005 Holiday season David Foster co-wrote a new song entitled “Gather Round” with Maurice White and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire. It marked Foster’s first collaboration with the legendary R&B group in about 20 years.
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From THE EWF EXPERIENCE – LIVE IN EUROPE
Written by David Foster, Maurice White & Allee Willis
Guitarist Al McKay is a founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire. His trademark rhythm guitar can be heard on the band’s most famous hits like “That’s The Way Of The World,” “Can’t Hide Love,” “Getaway,” and “Boogie Wonderland.” He and Maurice White also co-wrote some unforgettable stuff for the band like “Sing A Song,” “Let Me Talk,” “September” plus “Best Of My Love” for The Emotions. Continue reading »
WHAT’S THE NAME OF YOUR LOVE (single)
Written by David Foster, Maurice White & Allee Willis
In the late seventies, David Foster co-wrote and/or produced several dance anthems like Cheryl Lynn’s “Got To Be Real,” EWF’s “In The Stone” and Deniece Williams’
“I’ve Got The Next Dance.” Continue reading »