Earth Wind and Fire - Fantasy

[@alchan9341]

Philip Bailey just slaying it singing those high octaves and the band sounding as strong as ever...all before 9AM and outdoors!!! Perfection!!!

[@TeresaGomez-f6q]

🤐 me quedé muda con lo que escribiste.

[@spkanava]

1997

[@rufuscrowder1309]

Phillip Bailey... Hands down the GOAT of falsetto voices!!!

[@angelatrice-bari1535]

Absolutely 💯 GOAT

[@spkanava]

1997

[@larzkruber822]

What does that mean?

[@rufuscrowder1309]

Greatest Of All Time

[@larzkruber822]

@@rufuscrowder1309 Thank you

[@louiecolon9494]

So sad the passing of the legendary guitarist Sheldon Reynolds. May He Rest In Peace.

[@村上美紀-k2p]

私が人生で初めて買ったレコードです。当時11歳でした。今でも大好き。今50歳代になって久しぶりに聞いたら自分の人生が走馬灯の様に思い出され涙が止まりませんでした。フィリップベイリーの高音は心の琴線を弾きますね。大好きです🇯🇵

[@aboutdesoufflegourdonmusiq5805]

Happy, smiling people. So good to see! No phones, but people living the experience, not through and or behind a screen.

[@Spearhead-lz1oq]

Exactly!

[@MarkInLA]

Woa ! Great observation ! I just bought my 2nd keypad-flip phone $100.00 / Best Buy; no touch screen, no thumbs going up and down surfing the touch screen; just phone calls, vmail and text. I have THIS HP Chromebook (here, on KZbin) for when I surf the net', thank you !

[@nngchkt1951]

Да, вы абсолютно точно подметили

[@kri2071]

Àaqq2a​@@MarkInLA

[@thomasfoti4078]

Thanks for the info! That's where I'm headed too! ​@@MarkInLA

[@johnhead6116]

One of the top 10 best rock/soul bands ever. No music can top the 70s. Periodt.

[@TheLuscious]

The 1980s smoked the 70s

[@spkanava]

1997

[@Zirsillius]

@@TheLuscious I don't know about that! Even this song was released in 1978. The 70's ROCKED!!

[@campmaui164]

This is an incredible performance.I wonder if the audience knew that they were witnessing one of the all time great live vocal performances by Phillip Bailey..just other worldly..

[@lpwalke64]

Just saw him the other night ............ he can still rock that high falsetto!!!! The group was beyond fantastic. A night I’ll never forget .... free in the music, the band, the night. My 30 yr old son was astonished of their performance, we shared such a special event together. 😊 What a phenomenal group. ♥️

[@stephanking7521]

CHILDREN OF THE WORLD.........There will never be another group like this!!!!! Real Talent, no cussing,no disrespect, yes fun, happy, real love actually feeling in your soul.....Us, older folks remember .....Love and peace.!!!

[@spkanava]

1984

[@benhill31]

I watch this video over and over again! So powerful and amazing! Wish I could have been there live!

[@thekeysman6760]

As a session musician myself, I have to note that the few cracked notes before the outro vamp of his what we call faux falsetto which is on the majority of the verses is what keeps us on the edge, and makes it a greater performance! He actually hits true falsetto at the end, and my head always explodes with glee!

[@donniewebb1792]

Saw them live in 1976. Best concert ever. Marice White and all the original members. I'll never forget that, the Elements of The Universe.

[@henrydemonfreid1985]

saw them last night. outstanding.

[@silversu919]

@@henrydemonfreid1985 going to see them in 2025

[@totalpkg6912]

Saw them 78,over three hr show.who would do this these days

[@lpwalke64]

Omg!!! I just saw them 2 nights ago!! I cannot describe how incredible their performance was! Awesome, amazing & powerful. It was so fabulous to completely be free in their presence as they performed for us! The songs .... the memories of growing up with their music. Their talent is real, pure and God given ... no other band compares ... they are an amazing group. 🔥 🎸🎤🎷🥁

[@lpwalke64]

@@totalpkg6912 ... wow 3 hours!! How fortunate! I just saw them 2 nights ago, was 2 hours. It went by so quickly it seemed. I didn’t want it to end. 😢 It was such an amazing concert.

[@t.skoropad7503]

Um...can we just take a second and appreciate Phillip bailey's Falsetto!!!

[@ednalegge9465]

Yes! Ty!

[@staywell7217]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@trbmix]

This is the national anthem you will hear when you become the citizen of Heaven

[@philipmandel]

Best. Comment. EVER.

[@BoxingGOATEdits]

dancing with Maurice White, lets go

[@daubabylon]

Great comment.😀

[@alessandraale6031]

Com certeza ❤

[@alessandraale6031]

Nunca vou esquecer dessa banda❤

[@藤田実-y6i]

こんな声は出せない。唯一無二だね、フィリップベイリーは。

[@櫻井高征]

70年代から更に進歩してて・・・ 涙が溢れてしまいました、

[@nobodynego.2119]

現代に聞いても全く色褪せない、永遠珠玉のナンバー。 以前、代々木第一体育館で見たライブは本当に圧巻だった。

[@mariacastillo5625]

My little heart trying to contain all that beauty! Tears making their way out at that falsetto. Chef kiss! ❤

[@jimstein3083]

I am so glad I grew up in the time of great music. When it had melody.

[@annettesmith264]

Music had a real message Just listen to the words

[@brunoottina293]

I agree with you, Jim. We grew up at the right time. God bless.

[@Crazyuncle1]

Young people say “who needs melody when you can say f___k every other line”? It’s so much easier to make a gold record. Melody is so old school.

[@davisrichards6103]

I agree with jim

[@jasonlevi7947]

...and talent was well, .....talent

[@miguelromero6389]

I feel double satisfaction to see one of my favorite bands, Earth, wind and fire playing Fantasy, and in the background on the right to see the flag of my country (Venezuela) waving.

[@C1rcu1tBr34k3r]

Phillip Bailey is a true gifted professional with years of experience and a falsetto talent out of this world. He has mastered his craft and no other male artist can even touch this guy in high notes.

[@travislumpkin9857]

C1rcu1tBr34k3r ,FOR REAL !,.

[@brunoottina293]

He's the Voice !

[@rjasontwenty1099]

@@brunoottina293 well, there was Demis Roussous...that singer from stylistic, the frontman...Gnarls Barkley

[@brunoottina293]

@@rjasontwenty1099 Demis Roussos was a great singer, I agree. He was the leader of Aphrodite's Child. He made a career in England but that's in France that he will win the hearts of his fans. He's deceased in Athens, in Greece. A very great artist.

[@massimochiacchia3261]

His falsetto is out of this world.

[@blueray3361]

Sooo beautiful! Philip Bailey is king of falsetto. EWF was so ahead of their time. Their energy was strong. I’m in my 60s and still get stoked every time I hear them. Miss Maurice very much.

[@josephschmo351]

Phillip Bailey's voice is a true gift from God and is one of a kind.

[@patrickboyela5241]

Joseph Schmo yes

[@ewaf88]

I hope you've checked out his 'I am Gold' track from 1984

[@geligel1991]

God is smiling

[@bakercarl8518]

Decade's later he is still the man!!!, with out a struggle.

[@jaydenver8403]

Yes,same like uncrowned king of soul jazz music Phill Perry ....

[@cwillner]

This is what superb musicians and singers sound like- bravo

[@shellyb.8387]

One of the all time best bands. Only thing missing is their talented leader, Maurice White

[@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA]

True. By this time Maurice had retired due to him battling parkinsons disease. He did reunite with the band in 2000, 2002 and 2004 for the Rock and Roll hall of fame induction ceremony the BET Awards and the Grammy Awards before he officially retired from touring.

[@aldohorny1525]

Saw them 2 weeks ago in St. Louis- Best show EVER!!!!

[@mikeb1039]

and the amazing vocals of Philip Bailey of course.

[@davidangeron3365]

Maurice is gone....until the Twelfth of Never....R.I.P.

[@НинаСмирнова-к1ю]

@@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA Голубизна!!!

[@donbelisle9849]

I just realized Phillips high notes!!!! Dang, simply killer notes, I never heard that before from anyone else but from him. I can hit a high F#, but what he just hit, was a gift from the heavens.

[@annie-claudehaoua5416]

Wow

[@אלִיהו-ז8ס]

Can u compare yourself to this man ? Really ?

[@cesaro8065]

One of my favorite groups, what a performance by Philip.

[@SergeOhlmann]

Superbe chanson et superbe interprétation!.... J'adore et me lasse pas d'écouter!

[@martinplatt5928]

Just look at the audience's faces....says everything....happiness. Vocally and musically outstanding and LIVE too. Never easy to get it right LIVE but these guys NAIL it.

[@NicNacPTac01]

July 12, 1997, this was a beautiful day in history, I love this group!!!

[@ronaldclark8174]

Saw them live July 2019. They sound exactly as when I saw them in 1976. Unbelievable non-stop set. Philip Bailey can still hit that falsetto!!

[@JJK-ABC]

Glad u saw them Live! Im just 10 years old during 1976😀

[@shanettacane7101]

Yes P.B

[@pattydonohue5452]

Ooohh! I'm so jealous. I am, and will forever be, a die hard EWF lover and I'm so grateful that they have blessed us in this life. (I saw them several times in the early 1980's, most memorable was in a tiny venue in my hometown of Redwood City, CA, called the Circle Star Theater. The theater where every seat is a front row seat because the stage rotates around 360 degrees super slowly, giving every section a full frontal view of my favorite band of all time...Earth, Wind, and Fire!!!

[@Suri-o7w]

@@pattydonohue5452 very glad to hear you experienced a once in a lifetime experience with this amazing and most wonderful band EWF oh my GOD I just never got the chance too see them live due too very unusual unfortunate circumstances really bazaar ones far out of my control but nevertheless I purchased every album ever made with the name EWF

[@mariahardy1201]

Ikr?!? Phillip Bailey clowned EVERYBODY in the place because he's still got the range!! I saw them in '76, '79, '95, '98, '15, '19 and intend on seeing them in '22 (rescheduled from 2020)

[@kazitude1]

WOW!!!! I was 37 then and i cant believe its been 27 yrs!! Life WAS so much better than today!!😢😢

[@brendasaunders4956]

awesome group !! They make your spirit soar

[@spkanava]

1977

[@ShadowsofSmoke]

Phillip bailey....Classically Trained. Earth Wind and fire.....Chicago West Side!!!!!!! Thank You. I actually met Maurice White when I was 7 Years old in the 60's. What a gentle man he was.

[@samanthagrantpopsoulrbdoow115]

this is a generation. this is the greatest group all time.

[@semperrockosuarusgiganticu7452]

This is true talent at its finest kids. No auto tune, no backing tracks, no drum samples, just great music. Oh by the way, did I mention I'm a 60 year old white guy. Just goes to show you, great music touches us all. Semper Fi and god bless.

[@sharonhill8916]

Hey, I'm a 69 yr. old, and I remember the 1970's. the young kids today missed so much !

[@sizwanabubakar786]

Damn right!!! ✌🏻😉🇲🇾

[@HQBergeron]

I appreciate and agree with this comment, except for the injection of race into it, which I am just sick and tired of. We are all human beings and music is the universal language. Enjoying music cuts across all cultures and being one shade or another does not make possible or prevent that enjoyment. So enjoy it freely!

[@yankcaptain3942]

@@HQBergeron interesting how no one has hit the " thumbs up" on what you said. You are so correct in your analogy. Clearly the words of this song are lost on those who see a world of Me instead of US. "And WE will live together, until the 12th of NEVER, OUR voices will ring FOREVER , AS ONE"

[@warrenmckeithen2245]

You see you have to remember when you and I were growing up we got to hear all kinds of music played together and I swear those band and groups were the poster child for iron sharpens iron. A great time for all music lovers!!!

[@orior1]

I just loooooove how the bass player dances! What a great performance of an awsome band and an awsome song!

[@victoroneill4381]

When your good your good...EARTH WIND AND FIRE one of the greatest if not thee greatest band of all time.

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

You have got to be kidding me. Those notes at the end are insane.

[@dlhughley8017]

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[@dlhughley8017]

Whitney Macdonald Live album kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6LImaaAh8eqkJI

[@dlhughley8017]

Whitney Macdonald In the stone 1st track missing from album link (for whatever reason) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6LImaaAh8eqkJI

[@johnsayer116]

It's ridiculously oversung, especially at the end

[@laticialax5647]

Man!!!

[@patrickwilliams5456]

Wow! I love this song! I love this crowd (notice the makeup). Why have we changed? We are ONE PEOPLE, ONE COUNTRY! WE ENJOY THE SAME THINGS: SAFETY, JUSTICE, ENJOYMENT OF FREEDOM, LOVE OF GREAT MUSIC! PLEASE LET US COME BACK TOGETHER! NOT FIGHT AGAINST EACH OTHER BUT JOIN WITH EACH OTHER! OUR COUNTRY IS FALLING, ASK YOURSELF WHY.

[@trevorpark7768]

I was thinking the same thing. The crowd seems to represent a kinder and gentler time in our country--an educated and enlightened electorate. No posturing, no angry expressions, no sinister looking hoodies, no visible tattoos covering the neck and no basketball shorts or ball caps turned backwards. A time when conspiracy theorists and Q-ANON adherents were on the fringe and not worth giving the time of day to.

[@spkanava]

1984

[@freddula3159]

Because of the violent crazy left and their cash cow Soros.

[@Lisahaley]

One of the most beautiful, emotionally satisfying compositions ever

[@reggierodriguez6546]

Lisa Haley & the Zydekats this song does makes me cry

[@spkanava]

1977

[@sca1871]

These musicians are all off the chain. What an incredible band of All-Star musicians.

[@DRM1813]

Truly amazing. Earth Wind & Fire. They are timeless. Phillip Bailey’s voice is a gift 🎁 from God. Amen 🙏🏽

[@和田建夫]

超最高の路上ライブですネ！ 40年前の曲ですが、古さを感じません。素晴らしいの一言です。

[@mrsporby]

One of the most exquisite horn sections EVER!!! And then there's Mssrs. Bailey & Maurice! Thank you for the great memories and a time and defining sound that will NEVER be repeated nor duplicated!!!

[@BaDBoY4LiFe974]

BEST SONG I EVER HEARD .... IN MY LIFE. I WANT IT TO MY FUNERAL

[@denzilzulu4327]

Me too....otherwise I will refuse to be buried.....lol

[@user-gg3qh4di9s]

​@@denzilzulu4327😂😂🤣🤣

[@spkanava]

1984

[@jorgeluisbragadesousa8071]

Se dúvida alguma, o Phillip Bailey é o melhor falsetto da história da música. Todavia, as notar agudas que ele consegue reproduzir é fantástica.

[@markswaya6744]

Phillip is great but he is not using his falsetto voice. He is singing with his very high CHEST VOICE. Google "Chest Voice" to learn about singing ranges.

[@travelingjohn69]

This is magic. The sound and voice is otherworldly.

[@duyunovalv]

Абажаю эту группу!) Вы на века!) Bravo!)

[@jordanbrown8278]

I’m 28 and I don’t think there is anything in the world better than this. God bless you all.

[@deemama66]

Best band ever with Philip Bailey lead singer also Maurice White who sadly has passed RIP loved them!

[@suzanneberkey3495]

I am attending the show in Tampa this Saturday night. My 1st time seeing this group live, and sorry to say that. That voice is triumphet to all ! I know I will love this GIG !!!

[@davidnisinson6190]

A joy to listen to Phillip Bailey and the whole band.

[@malthuswasright]

I've seen quite a few versions of this song, but the vocal gymnastics here are out of this world. Philip Bailey take a bow!

[@YosemiteFour]

EWF is, and has always been, the best band ever. Their music embraces us, lifts our spirits up to the heavens and reminds us, that we are all here together.

[@chrisdevon9467]

That was the just the best how good is old mates voice!

[@ivyrivera8081]

His falsetto gives me the chills, love ❤️ itt!

[@2431hayden]

Fifty four year old Metal Head but when I want my Soul to soar this is my go to. Pure Magic ❤️❤️❤️

[@manuwilson4695]

People don't understand how I can like Pantera and Earth, Wind and Fire, AND alot of classical music. You've just got to be able recognize outstanding talent in each form! 🤷‍♂

[@MrJP75]

​@@manuwilson4695Music is universal!!!

[@spkanava]

1997

[@1young-geezer]

HOLY CRAP THAT WAS PHENOMENAL!!! I used to listen to them back in the day, but I really had no idea they looked like this - WHAT A SOUND!

[@PaulOsborne-e2s]

Just wow. Doing that live is a joy to behold

[@karencoleman6442]

Where was l when Earth Wind & Fire performed this classic song "Fantasy?" I guess l was at work in the classroom teaching my students. Thisbis pure joy!!! 🎵

[@sunnyseacat6857]

OH MY GOD! Fantastic.

[@brucewilliams6526]

One morning in 1995, I was on my way to work at a law firm at 30 Rock. As I was about to enter the building, I heard this song coming from down the street and I stopped in my tracks to listen for a minute because this was one of my favorite E,W,&F songs. Then I realized that they were actually performing the song live. Needless to say, I was a few minutes late that morning. It was awesome. Don't know if this is that performance because I think it's from 1997, I'm told.

[@gothard5]

man, I was singing a long pretty well until Phillip jumped up an octave. That was insane.

[@EsperanzaDiliegros]

Fantastico !!! Valoro el que haya videos con esta clase de tesoros y que la buena musica y los verdaderos musicos artistas y cantantes no desaparezcan que haya testimonio de ello y de las buenas epocas.

[@efren7592]

No one better. I can’t even dance during this song. I just stop dead in my tracks in awe of this man’s blessing to us. I am transfixed. Have been for twenty years.

[@lpwalke64]

I saw them the other night .... absolutely amazing concert. Fantasy is a huge favorite of mine ... but when they started it, I couldn’t stop dancing. I was singing dancing, hands everywhere .... everyone was, lol. The crowd was so into the moment, as I. It was so amazing to see them sing it! Right there, live in front of me. The entire performance was insanely awesome ~ perfect. It was so wonderful to be captivated by them...their music. Such talent they have .... so blessed.

[@spkanava]

1984

[@johnmcintosh7784]

One of the greatest groups of all time doing one of their greatest tunes.

[@1340able]

貴重な映像をありがとう！ Thanks!

[@charliecarpenter-o3p]

one of the most perfect songs ever written....

[@carlosmcanino3826]

The dream of Maurice White , an his two Co Founders , Phillip Bailey and Verdine White was a legacy of excellence all these years , because today on 2019 , we have the Blessing of continuing to see them on tour and performing. I know Mo the Captain as he was called is in Heaven proud and continuing to receive all the Love of everyone of us their grateful an loyal fans until the end.

[@markprice-l9f]

Hit after hit after hit after hit between these two legendary groups ,they played music , if you listen to all there hits one after another you'll be stuck most of the day ,I listened to all of Chicago today I had forgot alot of there songs ,this is nothing here ,both groups are one in a lifetime talent ,

[@HQBergeron]

Philip Bailey is extraordinary! The ability to do a live performance like that is so rare. Even if a person can do such vocal feats as Philip does here at all, they often can only do them this flawlessly after many takes in the studio to get a single great one. Doing it live in one shot is just superhuman. Wow!

[@Freddie1710]

Yes, you are so right!!! Philip is so.........i dont know 😁

[@spkanava]

1977

[@loganparrales4368]

Grande Philip una magnífica voz que Dios le dió para deleitarnos. Música que nos alegra el alma. También recordando al maestro Maurice y todos los de tierra, viento y fuego.

[@dannywilson3314]

Omg, Phillip Bailey kicks it! Favorite group of all time. Loads of talent.

[@corneliaattique-ur-rahman3075]

welch wahnsinns song!!!!!!! ich hob dazu in den 80-ern schon ab und jetzt noch immer. man möcht einfach nur tanzen, sich drehen, schweben...

[@weejim48]

A fantastic band whose music is part of my history. Me and my brothers loved Earth Wind & Fire. Brilliant. 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@kathmandoo]

These guys were from outer space. Superb.

[@cornellpolain8853]

Philip Bailey is the best falsetto ever!!!!

[@RobertMarino069]

OMG wasn't that one of thee best performances ever!

[@abrahampalmer8761]

One of my favorite groups ever all time legends that contribute so much in music.

[@tomeemerson]

what a voice! harmonies! and the bassist is just killing it!!

[@rebeccawatson9410]

Best song God ever gave them. May we all live as ☝🏼 again.

[@richardgere2346]

By God, how wonderful...what kind of presentation...thank you guys for such beautiful memories...beings like you make the human experience a blessing... Maurice wherever you are thank you for so much....

[@marcussloan3968]

Look how beautiful it was before iPhones, everyone just watching.

[@marcushypolite4574]

I love how everyone just enjoying the moment

[@garylove5475]

spot on, wish folk would use concerts like these to listen and learn as opposed to hopping on to social media and doing the ‘ guess where I am ‘ thing.

[@charbokh]

Geez that voice. Philip Bailey is truly amazing

[@salamwati9281]

And dancing.😉

[@rayschumacher8036]

IKR. Does anyone watch poorly recorded videos after they get home?

[@seanleivers4899]

2016 travelled from England to Luca in italy to see these guys, absolutely awwwsuummmmm one of the best nights of the my life!

[@dennisandrews814]

I love Earth Wind & Fire I've studied them for years they are truly my brothers from another mother thank you Earth Wind & Fire

[@kathmandoo]

This guy's voice is incredible.

[@guymerritt4860]

Phillip Bailey has a super-human talent - seen 'em live, twice......just incredible. And how come I'm never just walking down the street when EW&F is jamming on the sidewalk???? What a band, what a band, what a band.....my favorite.

[@garnetpierre4295]

Ecstatic, joy, love, euphoria , mystery, heavenly.My feelings.

[@kellyboscarino1785]

This music never gets old! Love it!

[@bennielewis5984]

ino

[@travislumpkin9857]

Kelly Boscarino , IT FOREVER !,.

[@spkanava]

1997

[@hektorlinko]

I was raised on your music and love your stuff to this very day. I'm now 46 and and I love your music and thank you for making my childhood a great one from your music. A+++++++=

[@misafirhesap2064]

The best live performance of this song on KZbin! I love how Philip loses his voice for a few seconds at 2:58 and takes his revenge later on. :)

[@石田一-m4q]

陽気なアメリカン！　素晴らしいですよネ🐭　笑笑笑

[@josecchavezzamora1210]

GRANDE EARTH, WIND & FIRE. Saludos desde Lima Perú

[@corujajf]

PHILLIP BAILEY is fantastic , several times I heard this show ....😍

[@johnhead6116]

Philip Bailey is an American treasure. A one and only. So great 🎤

[@barbarathomas9925]

Appreciate possibly the best band the world has ever seen 😊👏👏👏

[@playmistiforme]

This band. This song. Phillip. Musical Legends. Timeless. And wait for the notes he NAILS with no auto tune...💜 NAILS!!

[@marthajibbs5179]

So true

[@spkanava]

1997

[@charbokh]

Mr. Philip Bailey. The super falsetto ! Truly amazing!

[@placesandspaces1660]

OMFG WHAT A VOICE still kicking arrrrssssseee my god can he reach some octaves wow😜

[@cherripaterson6066]

Great performance and Baileys amazing 4 octave voice,

[@jcnmyboy3365]

... " I'M SOOO VERY SPEECHLESS " ( OMG, that singer 💖🙏 )

[@flyingdutchman4794]

I'm a metalhead and I love EW&F! Verdine White is the GOAT on bass, and Phil Bailey finds his Gospel roots and absolutely tears it up. RIP Maurice; we'll hear you again when all our voices will ring out forever... AS ONE! BTW: the key change in this song is... orgasmic

[@nicholasbausano1499]

just having a good ole time in NYC! love the Brass!

[@maxsoon1097]

Wow Wow Wow. Enjoyed the song with talented musicians and mr.Phil Bailey. Bravo