Today Marks The 53td Anniversary of Earth, Wind & Fire’s Debut Self-Titled Album “Earth, Wind & Fire “ Originally Released January 2, 1971.
Earth, Wind & Fire is the debut studio album by American R$B band Earth, Wind & Fire, released in February 1971 by Warner Bros. Records.
The album peaked #24 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and reached #172 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The single "Love Is Life" reached No. 43 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart.
The album was produced by Joe Wissert.
The album served as a sampling source for various recording artists. "Moment of Truth" was sampled by LL Cool J on the track "Murdergram", Kid N Play on the track "Energy" and The Jungle Brothers on "Good News Comin' and What You Waiting For". "Bad Tune" was sampled by Brand Nubian on "Dance to My Ministry", Diamond D on "Feel the Vibe", DJ Shadow on "In/Flux" and by Lupe Fiasco on "Carrerra Lu". "Fan the Fire" was also sampled by Michie Mee on "Jamaican Funk"
Track-listing
1. Help Somebody
2. Moment Of Truth
3. Love Is Life
4. Fan The Fire
5. C'mon Children
6. This World Today
7. Bad Tune
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.
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