Ep. 310 - Earth, Wind & Fire Top 10

Update: 2025-09-20

Description

A decade after receiving a Grammys Lifetime Achievement award, R&B/disco band Earth, Wind & Fire are ready to share their celebration. CBS will air this past 4th of July's holiday weekend concert tapings at The Hollywood Bowl; guess when to watch it: The 21st night of September! Praising 55 musical years, I countdown 10 hits I recommend to get you started.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Playlist:
10. “Sing A Song” (1975)
9. “Fantasy” (1977-1978)
8. “Can’t Hide Love” (1975-1976)
7. “That’s the Way of the World” (1975)
6. “Got to Get You Into My Life” (1978)
5. “Let’s Groove” (1981)
4. “Reasons” (1975)
3. “After the Love Has Gone” (1979)
2. “Shining Star” (1975)
1. “September” (1978)

Maurice White on drums: "Rescue Me" - Fontella Bass (1965); Billy Stewart - "Summertime" (1966); Betty Everett - "You're No Good" (1963)

Mentioned Media: "Free" - Deniece Williams (1976); The Emotions
"You Can't Hide Love" - Creative Source (1973)
"You Want My Love" - Lucky Daye feat. Earth, Wind & Fire (2021)
"Can't Hide Love" (cover) - Edwin McCain
"Got to Get You Into My Life" - The Beatles (1966)
HItch's "Reasons" film clip (2005)
Goldmember's 1975 time machine scene (2002)

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