Earth, Wind and Fire Songs & Greatest Hits

Earth, Wind & Fire’s music resonated with millions and it’s easy to see why. Their sound, their lyrics, and their on-stage energy and performance style captures the hearts of fans and gives them something awesome. So it’s hard to pick a few songs as essential listening. But this short list will try.

Starting with “Shining Star” is an excellent choice. It is an excellent party song that helped launch the band into the pop canon. And it frequently soundtracked many a party at the time. The clean groove is sure to get listeners wanting to dance and brings out the lively spirit of the 70s.

“Sun Goddess” is another 1970s single that was popular in the band’s early years. But it remains an enduring presence on many playlists to this day. It’s groovy funk, exquisite brass section, and vocal sound is an excellent addition to any Earth, Wind & Fire lover’s catalog.

Finally, give “Let’s Groove” a listen. This 1981 hit has a strong disco sound that overcame the disco backlash of the period. The band made excellent use of a robotic vocoder to create a sound that heralded what Earth, Wind & Fire would be about in the coming decade. And it has a laid back feel that is honest and resonates with fans. In fact, the song sold over a million copies and earned a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance.