That's The Way Of The World is a Soul & Funk album by Earth, Wind & Fire, originally released in 1975. On Gatefold: 110 pressings tracked, owned by 29 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Funk
- lush
- euphoric
- soulful
About
Six albums into their career, Earth, Wind & Fire perfected their blend of dance-floor funk, crackling pop, heartfelt soul, and smooth R&B. The LP leads off with the band's first No. 1 single, the superbly crafted "Shining Star." But the masterfully arranged collection also boasts the sultry slow jam "Reasons," the funk-fortified title track, and the loose-limbed, bass-driven "Africano." It's impossible to pick EWF's best album, but this one’s a more-than-worthy contender.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Shining Star2:50
- A2That's The Way Of The World5:45
- A3Happy Feelin'3:16
- A4All About Love5:30
Side B
- B1Yearnin' Learnin'3:41
- B2Reasons4:53
- B3Africano5:10
- B4See The Light5:30
Credits
Performers
- Verdine WhiteBASS PERCUSSION VOCALS
- Philip BaileyCONGAS PERCUSSION VOCALS
- Fred WhiteDRUMS PERCUSSION
- Ralph JohnsonDRUMS PERCUSSION
- Andrew WoolfolkFLUTE SOPRANO SAXOPHONE TENOR SAXOPHONE
- Johnny GrahamGUITAR
- Al McKayGUITAR PERCUSSION
- Maurice WhiteKALIMBA DRUMS VOCALS
- Matepe Ensemble
- Saini MuriraCONDUCTOR
- Larry DunnPIANO ORGAN KEYBOARDS
- Ernie WattsSAXOPHONE
- George BohanonTROMBONE
- Oscar BrashearTRUMPET
29 collectors on Gatefold own this · 110 pressings tracked on Gatefold