Earth, Wind & Fire- “Bad Tune/Help Somebody/Love Is Life” LIVE 1971 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]
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- Опубликовано: 28 апр 2021
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My favorite vocalist that happens to be my momma, Ms Sherry Scott! #theoriginal female of EWF!
Omg...you mama had a beautiful voice
@@ragingbull3157 She still does, thank you🙂
Love her spirit
Wonderful singer with wonderful energy. 🌻
6:19 love her stage presence and vocals.
wish we would've seen more of this lineup of EWF.
Wade Flemons is very expressive too... on Help Somebody.
I like it.
Glad to be able to see this. My father on the drums. ❤️
OH! You’re Phillard’s brother!!
Wow !!!!! This yourfather ???? Does hever talk about those times?????
I saw your Dad many times on drums at Velvet Lounge
@Gary Smith he is passed on
Omg mega salute bruva
After the breakup of these incredible musicians.Maurice went on a serious recruiting mission.And the rest is history🙏🏽🔥
Power to the Original Keyboard player Don Whitehead who helped with the creativity in the beginning. He himself is a great Keyboard Player and he is still living and creating music in 2021. How do I know because he is my Cousin. Please give him his credit as well. Peace and Love!
Yes I have spoken to Don Whitehead a few times, he was in the Pharoahs also
Props to your cousin Don Whitehead, did he play the piano solo on Fan the Fire (off the first EWF album)? Is he in contact with any other EWF members?
@@bradm.3775 Ahh! That's where I know the name from! Did most of these members play with the Pharaohs?
@@bradm.3775 Yes he played mostly on the Pharoahs In The Basement Album.
The members he kept in touch with have all passed, Lou Satterfield, Don Hipmo, Myric. They were his Pharoah buddies@@jazzatnight
Years ago I told people there's waaaay more footage of this group back in the day than they think. They didn't believe me... Now look at that!!
You’re right...in all my years of following EWF I’ve never seen this CLASSIC footage!
I saw this rendition back in 1970 in Fort Lewis....that's Sherrie Scott. I keep telling people Jessica Cleaves was not first. So glad this is on here. I'd love to see FAN THE FIRE.
this first line-up of Earth, Wind and Fire played very high minded music & you can hear that Maurice drew sources from everyone and the music is beautiful and ahead of it's time
Wow!!! I can’t believe what I just witnessed. I’ve always wanted to see this generation of Earth Wind & Fire. Didn’t think it would ever be possible. Thank you so much for this.
Heavy Miles Davis influence on that intro. Great segues and riffs throughout. The 70's were a glorious time.
This archive footage is just something to behold. And just to think this was the beginning of something special going forward. Continue to rest Heavenly brother Maurice White.
Wow I'm blown away with this video thank u a great history video on some of the best music ever still bumping 2024 GOOD STUFF 👍🏻
This is amazing. I had the album with these tunes when I was a kid, but there was no seeing Earth Wind and Fire on TV, and no internet, it was just me and that record and these guys. Seeing this in 2022 is mindfucking in the best way. Thanks
I totally get that! It's the same for me when I see video clips of artists from when I only had their record or album to listen to and it was just me and their music... Before MTV, the Internet, RUclips... absolutely mind-blowing!
You got that right
One of the things I cherish about the internet 🌻
it took time to create EW&F, this is its first incarnation before the classic 9, Verdine is ready :) historical footage, thanks !!
So amazing to see my dad on the sax he looks so cool, this is definitely never seen before footage. Thank you for sharing
He sounds great too.
So amazing!!!
Priceless footage of Earth Wind and Fire in the very early days, Wow !!
I'm glad you kept the vision, Maurice, can you believe, Devotion, came out of this 4 years later.
Sing it, Mama Sherry!
The way they broke down Love Is Life!!
I just became a fan not to long ago. This is 1971 vibe bra. So raw and uncut before all the famous songs. Everyone was so young and hungry.
Yeah man, that's always been one of my favorites of theirs. First time ever watching this lineup do it live, and I'm just giddy right now...
Typed in 'Earth Wind and Fire 1971' into the search bar and really did not expect to be watching real footage of this early a line up of EWF! Phenomenal share!
Michael Beal sounds so sweet & strong on that guitar!
What ever happened to Michael Beal? I really liked his style, a cross between Al Mckay and Roland Bautista somewhat.
@@jazzatnight Not many know. He probably went into the medical field with his family. He came from money so he wasn’t going to be hurting when he left the band. I think Maurice was still cool with him until his later years.
So great to see this /find this online! Wade Flemons is one distinct voice that I find absolutely awesome!
Footage that I thought would never see the light of day. I would’ve also loved to here Moment Of Truth and Fan The Fire
This is what I call art! This is timeless!
you guys at Reelin’ In The Years Productions are awesome for sharing this one !
Thank you glad you’re diggin’ it
Love Sherry's voice
My favorite band of all time,ive only seen pictures of this 1971 lineup.Never did i expect to see a performance by them,stank you so much RITY!!please show more EWF from your vaults!!??
Thank U for posting this footage! I've waited 50 years to see this original lineup of EWF, an extension of the Salty Peppers. These songs were slick but I always wanted to see them do Fan the Fire.
💯 FACTS!!!!
This is indeed a valuable education and an inspiration for those of us who missed this era of real music. Thank you.
The message is clear SPREAD LOVE!!! Everything about this is so perfect. So lucky to have these messengers in our time
I Love Earth Wind and Fire and who they are/were, what they represented, who they grew to become, what they did for my life personally. Even when I see this early iteration of them BEFORE, they BECAME the juggernaut that was EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE. This video still encourages me, because it says, "Everything, ....... has a beginning. You can see and hear the heart of Maurice even here. The raw ingredients are evident, even here. And oh yes there is Verdine.
Such a positive vibe. They look like they are loving every minute of playing. In four years they would be on top of the world.
Yay! Back when talented African American artists actually played instruments on stage, and less mumble rappers existed. 😉
Early EWF The Beginning Of The Legendary Band 🙏💙😇😁
Love is Life....yeah...yeah...yeah yeah yeah...loved it. Damn
This is the FIRST band under the name Earth, Wind and Fire!
Wait the guy in the middle (front) looks like Maurice White!
@@lionheartroar3104 because it is!
@@ReelinInTheYears66 Please release more EWF from your vaults!!??
@@lionheartroar3104 LOL! That’s funny!
It is.
@@ReelinInTheYears66 Do you have any EWF videos in 1972 with Ronnie Laws & Roland Bautista in the band?
Those brothers ( Maurice & Verdine) could play anything they put their minds too! That wasn’t no doubt! Loved some EW&F!
Don't forget there's another brother, drummer Freddie White, he's not in this version of ewf.
Now this is some raw fire right here...I love this vibe of music...
Priceless!
RIP Reese
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS, THE FOUNDATION OF EARTH WIND & FIRE, THIS IS 1971, 4 YEARS LATER THEY REALLY HIT IT OFF BIG. I REMEMBER THAT VERY 1st ALBUM, THE SONG "I THINK ABOUT LOVING YOU", THE #2 ALBUM WITH THE SONG POWER & "MOM". LOVE IS LIFE IS FROM THAT FIRST ALBUM, EW&F IS FOREVER WONDERFUL 🎵🎵🎵🎶🎼🎧👑
@moabite sounds you are correct man
Omg this is fantastic!
I still have the vinyl. I SOOOOO ENJOYED hearing & watching this!! Thank you😊
Great Maurice !!
Aw man, that was friggen awesome!! Never seen live footage of this early EWF lineup from the 1st two albums which are great. Love is Life live? WHAAT? Love love, love this...
Wow!! The first incarnation of Earth, Wind & Fire!! Only within a few years, Maurice White, dismantles this version of EWF only keeping his brother Verdine to reform a new lineup with Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Johnny Graham, Jessica Cleaves, Ronnie Laws, Roland Bautista and Larry Dunn!!!!!
Actually...they LEFT MAURICE. For real
And the female is name SHERRY SCOTT. JESSICA came later
@@ragingbull3157 ok!!!
@@ragingbull3157 I read they were growing frustrated even while they were beginning to gain a following!!!!
@@rwyatt26 they were never meant to be period destiny had to manifest in the Fab 9 the hit makers the real EWF as the world knows them to be period
Maurice looking All Cool!❤ RIP..😢
In my opinion, between I loved ewf sound between 1971-74.it was raw and uncommercial.
71-77
El Gran Maestro del Ritmo y de la improvisacion musical siempre mostró su fuerza y riqueza en sus deliciosos arreglos. Su extraordinaria imaginación musical me enseño a apreciar la conjuncion de sonidos musicales. Hasta siempre gran Maestro y gracias por tu riqueza
Maurice White looking so cool !
When self contained bands were being born! awesome time..71 was a good year for the birth of soul and funk bands!!~EWF, NEW BIRTH, OHIO PLAYERS, FUNKADELIC, ISLEY BRIOTTHERS, THE JB'S, BRASS CONSTRUCTION,
THE TRAMPS, BLOOD STONE, EXPEINCE UNLIMITED, EU, THE BAR KAYS, MANDRILL, SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE, TOWER OF POWER! THE COMMODORES, JUST A FUNK AND SOUL EXPLOSION!
The Isley Brothers pre-dated the other groups by a decade.
I struck gold finding this footage. Thank you so much ❤️
Incredible. Love u Maurice. Why can't women look down to earth like that all the time.
The early days of Earth Wind & Fire 🔥 wow. They sounds great!!! Check out Maurice White playingv the kilimba with such rhythm. Verdine look how young he was. I like the music. 😊 🎶
Now this some good sh:t here.Truly outtasight.🌍🌪🔥
The original lineup
Thank you Reeling in the Years!! You made my days with this!
Great viewing this early concept of EW & F , when they played a kind of blues, jazz ,r & b fusion ,their musical concepts simular to what their sound evolved into.
Ooooooh weeeee! This is funkiest shit I’ve ever heard . Love EWF between years 70-76 .✌🏽
gorgeous lady
This is the best gift I can imagine to showcase my favorite group. Maurice is my reason for choosing the kalimba as my preferred instrument . Mo Pleasure and I used to be in a band before he joined EWF. I make kalimbas and gave one to Maurice via Mo Pleasure. It was made from a your. I hope it took on a journey musical and espiritual. Thank you. Peace, Blessings and Love.
Meanwhile somewhere a shy dude named Prince was quiet in his room watching the show on Tv and absorbing every note.
Yep. Even went later on to get the same guys managing Earth, Wind & Fire to manage him early in his career.
LOVE LOVE LOVE forever...EARTH WIND and FIRE.....
🫡🇺🇸…yes Sirrr!
The original guitarist Michael Beal is underrated as there’s much influence of his peers in his playing at the time and it’s evident in this performance as it has a bit of Hendrix with his choice of effects and much phil upchurch and many other Chicago guitarist can be a source of his sound here
The original earth wind and fire
First song I ever heard by EWF, Love Is Life. Heard it on a Detroit jazz station.
This to me is a more soulful EWF. writen on thier faces is the Struggle and each one has a story and thier souls are entertwined. I love all the Commercial EWF. but this strikes a nerve.
Yep. Before the shiny costumes.
This is incredible
Very, very cool. Play Love is Life at my funeral
Homage to our heros of music: EW&F. Think that might be Jean Carne. She did two albums with Maurice & the group at his request and both were in 1971.
Gracias por compartir este grato video. Qué sorpresa!!!
Wow!!! That’s sooo deeeep🖤🫶🏽 soooo koooool and interesting.
LOVE IT!!! Thanks so much for this footage!
My good friend Billy Engel played piano with earth wind and fire in the 1970s he justed passed away wasn't with them for long then went to college
Thanks for the Upload, EWF have a big place in my heart, your songs helped me when i was deepest down. And i love to see these rare gems, much LOVE :) :) :)
This is great!! Thx for this footage.
Thank you for this!
The remake to love is life is nice
Earth wind and fire bad tune released on the self titled album Sunday February 28 1971 9 months before I was born
Please keep it coming !!!!!! I know somewhere there's a show with the TCB on the stage. They're doing Time is On Your Side.
NUMBER ONE FAN !
One of the badasst group from the 70's needs no introduction.... EWF tho🎶🎵🎤💪
the structure was already there it just wasn't perfected yet
Indeed!!!
I see Leslie Drayton (trumpet) left right before this.
Awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing.
The birth of the entity that is Earth Wind & Fire !!!
Let’s not forget, Roland Bautista and Ronnie Laws
Thank you for upload this video!
For the real EWF fans timeless.
Thanks for sharing it! Greetings from Lima, Peru!
The greatest band ever to play
Them and Parliament Funkadelic
Es sorprendente ver al EWF que dieron origen!
Recuerdo como si fuera ayer, funk
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If you can not, that's, can not, get your head around band's that broke barrier's put label's on the map, made MUSIC, then please, at least insist that before you die, that someone, anyone that has this disc or any of these bands, and a table, play this for you , As They Lower me in the Hole, Turn up the Fuck'in Volume !!!! 2021 Peace out !!
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superb quality.; thk you for posting!! EWF is my fave group alongside George Clinton/Parliament/Funkadelic/P-Funk.
WOW!!!!!
This is history. It would be cool if someone lists the names of all the players and singers in the video.
Wow all the band members I thought were original members aren't even there I thought Philip Bailey was there from the very beginning
Around this time, This version of EWF would sometimes do shows with Philip Bailey & Larry Dunn's band "Friends & Love" when EWF did shows in Denver. That's how they all met and the rest is history.
Must admit That I am highly biased. (Toward EWF) Love EWF. Everything has a beginning. These are very good and talented musicians. The EWF SOUND at this point is pretty raw though. (Make no mistake, not the musicianship though) but even still you can hear the roots of where my boys ended up. Charles Stepney was a genius. I feel like he didnt totally change Maurices vision, but he certainly refined it. You can hear Maurices influence on what EWF would later become even in this very early footage, and w older different members other than the "Classic 9" Kudis to Maurice, rest well brother.
Very cool look at early Earth Wind and Fire.... this group is nice, great sound. Wonder what happened with this band.
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