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.
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.”
From THE BEST OF THE TUBES
Written by The Tubes, Michael Snyder, Maurice White
In 1983, after the huge success of their previous album, “The Completion Backward Principle,” The Tubes released “Outside Inside,” another catchy offering again with David Foster at the helm. Foster, who was responsible for making the band’s sound more suitable for rock and pop radios, brought in many of his friends from Toto plus other session greats like Nathan East and, Freddy Washington to help raise the level of musical sophistication in the Tubes sound.
From LIVE IN RIO
Written by David Foster, Maurice White & Allee Willis
In 2002, Maurice White finally released a live album on his Kalimba label with the recordings of a great Earth, Wind & Fire concert performed in Rio de Janeiro, in 1980, before an audience of more than 100.000 people. Back then the band was at the top of its game both commercially and artistically.
From I AM LOVE/HEARTSTRINGS (single)
Written by David Foster, Maurice White & Allee Willis
The recent hit movie version of the famous Broadway musical “Dreamgirls” brought an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress to newcomer Jennifer Hudson for her role as Effie. Hudson rightfully thanked the original Effie, Tony Award winner Jennifer Holliday, who provided the inspiration for her performance.
