Earth Wind and Fire - Magic Mind live 1979 Japan

An example of how phenominal EWF are as a band and why they will forever remain a staple idea of R&B in the 70's.

[@BlessStargazer2010]

this is WHY THEY WERE/ARE THE GREATEST BAND EVER ON THE PLANET!!!!

[@reginaldstyles3129]

Camille Lourde Wyatt ABSOLUTELY THE GREATEST BAND EVER💙😇😁

[@reginaldstyles3129]

error YES EVERYTHING U SAID IS DEFINITELY TRUE💙💙💙💙

[@edwardwright7042]

Insane group!! My favorite group of all time!! The elements of the universe!!

[@patrickboulware7159]

MASTERPIECE!! AGREE

[@edwardwright7042]

Maurice white's vision almost didn't happen. It was his manager That encouraged Him to bring in younger people to support His vision I said this before A lot of people didn't know that Philip Bailey And the rest of The guys Did not start in the very beginning of Earth wind and fire. The earlier guys were Maurice white Age Maurice white did not wanna be a routine black Group He wanted to cross over And expand The sound! That was very hard to do back then The radio stations were very segregated But a little tenacity And he did it With the help of Charles stepney That's the way of the world put them on the map that was their 1st biggest hit! The rest is history 40 years and still going.!💯

[@salvooch4]

I was blessed to see these live shows back in the 70's & 80's many, many times, sometimes we'd go see them 3 straight nights in different cities...the best live shows I've EVER seen in my life. Love comin on here and re-living them...

[@misterjones30044]

I’ve only seen the 4x. ‘77, ‘78 and twice in ‘88🏳️‍🌈

[@Torihope1000]

I understand. Saw them about three to four ti,es during that period. Just AMAZING! Actually stood up on a folding chair dancing like a nut, and fell over the aisle behind. Got up and kept going. 🤣🤣🤣. TIIIIGGGHHT

[@janc9608]

@@Torihope1000 just the thought of earthwind and fire OMG,, the feeling is UNBELIEVABLE..

[@janc9608]

@@Torihope1000 I would of loved to see your folding chair act !!! LOL

[@Torihope1000]

@@janc9608 🤣🤣🤣. T'wasn't pretty

[@hanslesolo]

I would pay just to see those trumpets spinning!.

[@salvooch4]

I did!

[@dexxtur]

I love watching them spin!😁

[@gerritsteenbreker4781]

@@salvooch4 I did too. April '79 Rotterdam

[@zzzddd7]

A testament to the Phenix Horns, the BEST HORN SECTION EVER. R.i.P my uncle Don Myrick (Hippmo)and his good friend Louis Satterfield (LUI LUI).

[@thpmasperry1179]

PURE Magic SHOWMANSHIP at its best!!!!!! make no mistake, you can take any BAND over the last 30 or 40 years all together they CAN'T HOLD A FLICKER OF FLAME TO EARTH WIND & FIRE!!!!! YES I SAID IT!!!!!!!!

[@ourlegacylectures8937]

I concur sir.

[@karencoleman6442]

And l agree!

[@nealparks5768]

Fo’Sho

[@arthurbrown2567]

And I SAY IT TOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@StubbyCub]

Judging by Maurice's face it looks like he is having the time of his life!!!!

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

I LOVE ME SOME EARTH,WIND&FIRE.

[@merchantsmithimages]

Best EWF live footage on the internet. This is why they are in a class by themselves. PHENIX HORNS ARE GETTING SILLY ON THIS ONE!!!

[@patricialeecomo4142]

Just the best. Read Maurice's autobiography. Absolutely OUTSTANDING.

[@ourlegacylectures8937]

That was a heck of a read wasn’t it?!

[@ebruceii]

This takes me back to being a kid at family BBQ's in the park, drinkin' lil hugs and running around til it got dark outside and mom had to call us in as the streetlights came on!!! The good old days!!!!

[@user-qv6nd8uw6o]

この日、ここにいました！ まだ１８歳の自分は初めて見るブラックミュージックに度肝抜かれました！ホーンもベースもパーカッションも！

[@sblove99]

The best live band ever.

[@aplleyva]

Well .... This^.

[@stagesixx]

A lot of musical energy right there. Used to crank this song on my dad's Yamaha CR1020 with the big Jensen LS6 speakers. Saw EWF at Cleveland Richfield Coliseum in 78, I was blown away, still am, fan forever.

[@stoneman127]

Their concerts from 1979 seem to be their best. Always good no matter what or when. But the energy here at that time seemed to be at their most highest. And always it's such a pleasure to see Maurice White perform. Amazing!!!!

[@DerekSoyemi]

Heavy! What a band, having a ball with the sound. Earth Wind and Fire.

[@dhampex]

love larry Dunns Fender Rhodes Piano Hits on here!!!!!!!!!

[@jeffreygrimes7313]

The horns and band so powerful wow one great band

[@ourlegacylectures8937]

I’m afraid folks these days will never come again, I feel so blessed to have seen this performed live.

[@geminirhythmspirit2573]

These days will not come back because they never left, goes around comes back around get ready my friend, 💕

[@janc9608]

@@geminirhythmspirit2573 we will never have a group like Earthwind and fire Again !! SO SO SAD !! That old saying !!! THOSE WERE THE DAYS !! THE. BEST DAYS !!!

[@oneperson1138]

May you rest in Peace Maurice White. Dec 19, 1941- Feb 4, 2016

[@yvettegibson8889]

does Larry dunn or Maurice white. have any children? yg

[@oneperson1138]

Yvette Gibson That's a good question, i'm not sure, but will have to look that up.

[@charlesbatts3676]

MAURICE THE MUSICAL GENERAL DIRECTING HIS TROOPS. THIS WAS TRULY AWESOME TO WATCH. THIS SONG ALONE IS WORTH THE PRICE OF THE CONCERT TICKET.

[@Luevernon]

An amazing band! Love this!

[@reyybarra390]

I was at all 3 of their concerts at the Oakland Coliseum Arena in 1981 and experienced this live!!! I will never forget the experience!!!!

[@klnine]

One cant even imagine the effort that was put into the EWF gig ! Practice skill technique ..repeat ...ditto !

[@TheLovePowerGoddess]

Freakin outrageously fantastic! I love EWF forever!

[@willisjr12169]

Real music, just talk my breath away!!!!!!!

[@kenzuercher7497]

I used to play this in a band when it was new. Almost impossible at the record tempo but this makes my arm ache just watching Al MacKay funking out on guitar! Greatest band ever!

[@jcotugno1]

When Maurice and company were at their peak . Outrageous !!!

[@standaman1963]

Yes indeed!

[@ryanhallwrites]

Jeez! The Phenix Horns were just radioactive! Some of the licks they could pull off...man! I'm the world's biggest Tower of Power fan, but some of the licks these guys could pull off...my god!

[@shfpdx]

oh baby...what a groove.

[@jeffreygrimes7313]

The great live album gratitude one great show wow rip mw mis you

[@zzzddd7]

Ewf at their peak 75'-81. Total powerhouses. Each player was gifted phenomenally, Together they made the baddest group in the UNIVERSE. Maurice,Verdine,Al,Johnny,Fred,Ralph,Larry,Philip,Andrew,DON,Rahmlee,Satterfield& Michael Harris. Best LIVE SHOW EWF Had! Today EWF dont measure up.

[@reginaldstyles3129]

ABSURDLY FANTASTIC THE GREATEST BAND OF THEM ALL💙😇😊 THE GOAT💙😇😊

[@redhairedstepchild]

thanks for posting this magnificent live tune ..rest in Peace Maurice White.

[@cymbya]

what passion for music and life!

[@LUTONVIDS]

Best band of all time and i got to see them Live,Never beaten all these years later.

[@eveatsea]

This is the definition of FUNK! This is as good as it gets...crazy good!

[@donnagreen6049]

Where is the Love button!!!!

[@LUTONVIDS]

Nothing Ever can touch this performance Live ever or ever will be.

[@jesuschrist8998]

I can hardly believe how wonderful they were then as well as now!

[@SportyGirl811]

The greatest band I have ever seen perform live!!! Kisses to Paradise to you Reese....

[@harryrodriguez-coll4040]

EWF & The Phenix Horns!!! Amazing!!!

[@AlexaZinkhan]

A True Classic........so thrilled it has been preserved!!!!

[@thumper5927]

The Fire at their best

[@MikeStone3000]

Elements forever. 👍🏼

[@heckto35]

It was fun going down memory lane watching lil bow wow videos, but i'm glad to be back to my favorite stuff watching these cats just JAM!!! The first minute and a half really puts a huge smile on my face, and the horns solo just really ices it!

[@raymabalot8739]

What a tremendous hard groove!

[@timcox9021]

PHENIX HORNS, featuring the late, great Mr. Donald Myrick on alto saxophone; I can't recall the other three ... wait, Louis Satterfield on Trombone; he showed Verdine how to play bass ... the others are Michael Ramlee, trumpet and the last hornman I can't recall. PHENIX HORNS would eventually leave EWF, and join Phil Collins' touring band ... I saw em at Pittsburgh's Civic Arena in 85 - they wore melon-orange suits, against the grunge look of Phil's band. Still an unforgettable music night in the Burgh. PhilC is still a legendary talent. drummer/vocalist/arranger.

[@barebarekun161]

The last guy would be Michael Harris.

[@nyja33]

Barami Snaeha The fourth guy in this lineup is not Michael Harris. Not sure of his name, but the guy next to Rahmlee isn't Michael.

[@MrBassist64]

Tonna Thomas one of the guys that played horns for them was henry miles sax man from springfield,il keyboards was larry dunn i knew his mother ms,dunn for yrs back in the late 70's 80"s R.I.P ms dunn..she was a sweet! sweet! woman...from 70th and eastend.chicago,il

[@DoubeEdged7]

He played so beautiful don't you agree?

[@keithsatterfield]

@@nyja33 The Phenix Horns Esq., are my dad, Lui-Lui Satterfield * Trombone Don yrick * Sax - RahmLee Michael Davis * Trumpet and Michael Harris * Trumpet 🙂

[@tedkay3750]

i woke up this morning with this playing in my head! then i had to look it up ..to find the title of it so i could find it! i found it! LOL! this is da JAMmmmmm!! I WITNESSED as least 3 EWF live performances ..unreal! mind blowing performances...i was speechless after leaving the show!!

[@TheMarnaiz]

Simply the best band...EVER!!!

[@veightengine]

Algo mas que decir a todo lo que se ha dicho aca?; nunca había visto este video y realmente envidio a todas esas personas que tuvieron el privilegio y bendición de haber estado alli durante ese show. EWF una de las mejores bandas de todos los tiempos. Dios bendiga a Maurice White , Philip Bayley y a todos los que pertenecieron a EWF.

[@mannybrucesalvador]

RIP MW You will be missed.

[@ewffan]

OMG!!! MAGIC MIND!!! 'movin soon...upper room...paid your dues now your through feelin blue!" LOVE IT!!! They always followed deep lyrics with funky instrumentation! This live version is amazing! Check this song out on LIVE IN RIO 1980, the horns out do themselves on that one!!!

[@terrylowe258]

My ringtone..lol. So much energy

[@kb1gig]

Absolutely!

[@spritualdiary]

best horn section ever.. loved them then.. lovem still

[@RAMLIA1]

So good!!!

[@erickthefantabulous1]

actually didn't think I would see this live just punched in the title of the song this is one of my favorites from EWF

[@Tonypelle64]

Mio Dio, come avrei voluto esserci.......... FAVOLOSIIIIIIIIIIII

[@jeffreygrimes7313]

The horns played with phi Collins one great horn section wow

[@galenhubbard8784]

My GOAT fast song by the GOAT band.I saw this epic performance,back in the day ❤

[@ricwatt]

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dognasty3]

Best band of all time!!!!

[@Bernardo-mb2ky]

como siempre el legendario maurice White...con su mejor disposición con la música..y su gran estilo ....es su orquesta...❤❤❤

[@geoffpaugam5778]

1979 Mobile Civic Center, Mobile Alabama....that's how far we go back!

[@nataliebrownbrown3992]

DYNAMIC!! G-d bless Maurice White & EWF! I am blessed to have seen them live 3Xs in the 70s! What a great memory to have in my mind for the rest of my life! ❤️🎶🎵

[@Assis1984]

Gods of Funk

[@klnine]

and Soul jazz rock .....cool !

[@jeffreygrimes7313]

What great show the band so powerful the voices rip mw wow

[@patrickboulware7159]

WOW LOVE EWF!!!!!!!!!!

[@dexxtur]

Incomparable!!

[@StubbyCub]

@1980Triumph I agree with you. They both had a great sound and nobody to this day can touch them or their music!!!!

[@Scentedflowers]

MOST AWESOME!!

[@user-re9zy7ok9n]

I came home to see the birth of my first born on the 6th of October 1976 in South Bend Indiana then seen the same show in Bloomington Indiana the next day

[@oneperson1138]

I'm a musician and this is what real music is. Maurice White and his brother the Bass Player of Earth Wind and Fire are from my home town Memphis.

[@smittyboyify]

No they're not their from Chicago.

[@oneperson1138]

tracy smith Maurice White and his Brother are from my city MEMPHIS, TN. He was born in MEMPHIS on DEC, 19, 1941. He later became a session drummer in 1963 for Chess Records and later in 1969 started his own band which was i believe the salty papers. I know cause i'm a musician in Memphis where i was born and raised. I also have met on more than one occasion Al Green who's church is in the same district in Memphis where i live. Maurice and his Brother like i said were born in Memphis Tn, as well as Aretha Franklin who later with her family moved to Detroit. We've also met the late Issac Hayes who also was a Memphian. And i used to live in the very neighborhood Elvis Presley's uncle lived, as a matter of fact i lived down the street from him where i grew up. Look up the different people who was born and or raised in Memphis. Peace and Love.

[@oneperson1138]

tracy smith Also when you do your research you will find out that k. Michelle, the actress Kathy Bates, The Bar-keys, Mable Staple and the Staple singers, Eight Ball and MJG, Yo Gatti, Richard Hamilton, Cybill Sheperd, and Steve Harvey's wife, are all from Memphis. And that is not even half of the many people either from or have lived in Memphis for years, such as Steven Seagal. When you ask Justin Timberlake where he's from, yep, you guested it, he will tell you Memphis. Even though he's from Memphis county, which is Millington, its in the Memphis area, and he will tell you Memphis. Many of them either still lives here or comes back from time to time to visit. Peace

[@smittyboyify]

Malachi Matthews Yea but EWF is from Chicago.

[@oneperson1138]

tracy smith I can dig it,and have no doubt the rest of EWF are from Chi town, but if you read my first comment you will see that i said that the one who started the band, Maurice White who is the leader along with his brother are from Memphis....lol I've always liked Earth Wind and Fire and its good to also see someone like yourself who's into music. Peace and love to you.

[@Jairitomiunicoamor]

Grandiosa orquesta.....

[@tedkay3750]

Oh! Al mc kay! killing that guitar!! dayummmm!

[@mcclendonreport]

Those shows were transcendent. I went to several. Nobody can even touch this today.

[@chirochiro4402]

I love Maurice most❤cool💓

[@Daniel49987]

Es una aplanadora!!

[@oldskoolmusicforever0724]

THIS WHY THE GREATEST BAND EVER TO DO IT.MY BOYS FOREVER.

[@randythirdsun6751]

really live for once!

[@Steve-mp7by]

Genius!

[@jmbrougham]

I watch this EVERY DAY, thank you.

[@cupcakejonez7923]

Them Phoenix horns were badass 4 real.

[@gregorycarroll3613]

Too much Love

[@meandmy2only877]

Earth Wind & Fire with the Phoenix Horns. The best sound in the world. ❤️

[@WorldMelodies]

My mind just got blown!

[@wrenchofpower]

So good

[@reginaldstyles3129]

THE GREATEST IN THEIR PRIME💙😇😁

[@DudeRoss72]

Most Amazing Band EVER! Hand Down!

[@OGdesu]

I was there! at the Budokan.

[@meandmy2only877]

Best horn section ever "THE PHENIX HORNS" Rahmlee Davis, Don Myrick (RIP), Lui Lui Satterfield (RIP) and Michael Harris.

[@chico213]

Meandmy2 only Absolutely agree!!! The BEST!!!

[@groundhog713]

With a little help from Andrew Woodfolk, EWF's resident sax man.

[@ianharrismartinez6534]

AND EARTH WIND AND FIRE HORNS Gary Bias Raymond Lee Brown and Reggie Young

[@janc9608]

Maurice had to of been so proud of the band he put together,, he should be !! The best is EARTHWIND AND FIRE GROUP!!!

[@mauricecunningham4735]

That's the Real Earth Wind and Fire

[@chantellerogers4736]

Bravo

[@giovannisarli7984]

OMG!!!!

[@cleopatrabonz]

@newmonii I understand michael harris was the master mind behind the rapid horn playing..I met louis and ramlee at a 1981 concert in Oakland California..never forget it..

[@channelonesuite]

That was some hella awesome horn-playing! And I used to play jazz for 35 years on sax, flute and clarinet. Really tight section playing there. Drum Corps brass sections should try that.

[@randythirdsun6751]

Thank you I'm in the hospital alone this put a a-smile on my face.

[@merchantsmithimages]

@1980Triumph This right here is Epic!!!! Ralph Johnson and P. Bailey are killing it on the Congas.

[@freein2339]

awesome

[@AW-tr1zo]

Man those boys are baddd on those horns.

[@rodneywilliams6564]

The dam Best Group of all time!

[@toobadd2802]

Behind the original Temptations!