Earth, Wind & Fire - Open Our Eyes (Audio)

[@GwendolynStancell]

LORD, OPEN OUR EYES ...❤

[@buzzstinger]

Maurice White and the entire EWF was at my 25th Birthday Party! That was one of the most memorable threads in the tapestry of my life. He and the guys were so nice to me, Verdine danced with me and Maurice stood in the corner just observing. I had the BIGGEST cake I had ever had to this day! God bless you and rest in peace, Mr. White...and I hope me and Verdine will dance again before either of us transition, and I talked to Rahmle Davis a few years back when my hibby drove his limo. Such memories!!!

[@henryclemons9769]

that is a wonderful memory

[@AlfredoGarcia-k3f]

You are a legend 😎

[@williamhill1030]

Awesome memories of one of the best and baddest bands 🎶🎵🎤🎧🎸🥁🎹🎺🎻 to ever perform

[@donnadukes5989]

I'm crying right now.because me and my husband was with earth wind and fire from the beginning. My husband is now deceased. We saw them perform so many times, we are fans forever!!!

[@mrstanbmw]

cry cry cry it cleanses the soul. May God contiune to Bless you your guy I can tell was a great man.

[@Raleigh718]

Me, too, DD. My big brother introduced me to EWF back in the 70's. He''s gone ahead now, and today's his birthday. Been here with both him and EWF all day, reading Maurice's book...listening...and remembering. And you know...that's okay! Peace and Love, Hearts Afire :)

[@maxkiely2636]

Your thoughts and love are frozen in time, god bless.

[@larrydixon6276]

TRULY WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE EARTH, WIND AND 🔥 TO KEEP OUR HEAD TO THE SKY, AMEN AND AMEN 🙏

[@jamesbaker6265]

These songs keep ones mind on the hereafter. The soul lives on. RIP Mr White

[@NKLnDime]

I was at work when I found out Maurice had passed. Had to go outside and pull myself together. You know that deep ache in your throat when you're trying not to cry and break down. That's what I had. I felt like a family member had died! Anyways......my FAVORITE GROUP of all time! All their songs have MESSAGES and there'll never be anyone else like them. I listen to this song, Spirit, and Burnin Bush whenever I'm feeling 'some kind of way' and need to look within myself. R.I.P. Maurice and thank you and the rest of the band for all of your WONDERFUL and INCOMPARABLE music that has been 'part of me' from day one when I discovered you around 1973.

[@carlclarke7320]

Yessir. Felt the exact same way! These fellas were my spiritual Brothers - their songs comforted, encouraged and enlightened me like no other group! RIP Maurice

[@tonydynamite33]

Thousands around the world had that same spiritual connect with him. That´s the beauty of music. Even the Angels sing to the most high

[@mikeallred371]

I know exactly how you felt His music has shaped many lives

[@vanessa4u4evr]

Yes. Maurice showed us how to praise God on a whole other level.

[@michelelaraia7358]

Their first album

[@smartshay1]

I am truly sad!!!!! R.I.P. Maurice White!!!! My favorite member from EWF and I'm only 28 years old!!!!! Old school music is the best school music!!!!

[@MegaVern1]

We all are

[@MegaLJ3]

I use to play in Chicago and shared the same stage with Maurice. We would go on at 8:00, do a set, he'd come on and do a set and we did that until 3:00 am and 4:00 am on weekends.

[@Tofine4uevelyn]

Absolutely loved Maurice, he was my favorite also!! Truly miss him. A legion!!

[@Tofine4uevelyn]

Legend*

[@zenaaubrey2701]

I'm 54 yrs old now. But I am soo happy when I think back seeing Earth, Wind and Fire back in 1975. People I'll never ever forget it. I tell my children and anyone who ask me. That was the best concert I've been to in my life. RIP Maurice White 🙏🏿

[@ejfhill]

This song came along at a time in my life I was losing interest in church. It helped me realize my relationship with God wasn't dependent upon anyone else, and I could praise him however I was able. Thank you.

[@Cvvvv222]

Anewphaze Hallelujah

[@alvenatgolden1781]

Always A Word For The Genius of MAURICE WHITE WITH renewal of My Relationship. And Remembrance with EWF. Love You!

[@moniquewallace7744]

Amen sis ✊🏾🙏🏾💖🕯

[@ricardopatton7538]

This lit up the faith I thought I had lost.God is real and great through JESUS CHRIST AMENAND HALLELUJAH

[@feliciacarter5649]

As awesome as this version is, the original by the Gospel Clefs will bring you to your knees. Google it, you'll feel it deep in your soul. God bless.🤗♥️

[@janestevens3379]

I'm a RN, and for 20 years I worked in Emergency Behavioral Health. It was a dangerous, chaotic job. I used to listen to Open Our Eyes on the way to work. Sometimes I listened to it on the way home, too. It filled my spirit. Still does when I listen to it now.

[@zaba.4656]

Hope you've been well these past few days! I suggest you listen to the original by The Gospel Clefs for a brand new experience. Blessings!

[@vw821]

Still in 2023 the greatest band ever uplifts, encourages and sings with rhythms and vocals unmatched.

[@maxlewis2011]

Maurice White voice 100%!!!!

[@janestevens3379]

Exactly.

[@closer7771]

Maurice's voice and those minor cords can just break your heart! Truly an instrument of GOD! Have Mercy, listen to me yow!

[@Cvvvv222]

😌

[@ricardopatton7538]

Let his voice ring 💍 as bright as a diamond 💎 for ETERNITY.

[@alfonsoachiyahburneyisrael742]

Earth wind and fire, and Maurice White was always my church. I never depend it I’m going to a regular church because I didn’t believe in anything that they say it and they weren’t teach me anything. Drew songs like this, it open my spirituality and gave me your love for peace and blessings. praise Yahweh

[@TheRealAliceSnow]

Maurice White was a genius a preacher and way ahead of his time. I really can see it now that I am older and wiser. The last line verse of this is so prevalent in this world today " Everybody walking around,nobody want to be a man" preach King Maurice White. Your music is even more relevant in 2017 then when this was released........

[@mrarchangel4457]

However...since Martin...NO ...man has stood up to take his place !!! Ever wonder...why ???

[@TheRealAliceSnow]

@@mrarchangel4457 A person Like Maurice White is born with a Specific Purpose and they know it. The purpose is to aide in the rising of the Earth Vibration And Frequency . These people like Maurice is on assignment. They live their lives with their mission and assignment always forefront within their minds. The reason that we do not see his type because 99% of people live strickly Carnal and they can not rise to the occasion although many are called but few are chosen. They think about what the World System will think of them if they come with TRUTH. Instead of realizing like Maurice that if they come with TRUTH and live up to their PURPOSE,Then ALL Will be well even beyond expectations..PEACE

[@kirbyl.4646]

Amen brother

[@basquait1]

Their Spirituals are just as good, if not better. than any Gospel music today.

[@AbrahamPalmer-wj5cb]

Facts

[@SportyGirl811]

Beautiful...Just Beautiful! He wrote in his bio that Philip was supposed to lead this song initially. However, Charles Stepney thought Reece's voice was more appropriate for this song. Reece stated he was thinking about the lady that raised him in Memphis, TN that he called mama that was not his biological mom, For his mother left him and moved to Chicago when he was only 4 yrs old and that he really went through a lot , including abuse, when he was a child without his mother, Edna Parker,..... His Christian roots and all the difficult moments God delivered him from during his childhood really shined through Maurice's voice in this song! Wow, Excellent!

[@APTTMHELOHIM]

The Lord is good. He blessed us with good music

[@nevaehlheaven]

Amen and so much more

[@juanestadian8471]

Larry Dunn's synths on this track are otherworldly.

[@anthonywhite4866]

Lord of Host, open our eyes...

[@QueenUglyDuckling]

Only E W &F can turn a Lonnie Lumpkins gem and just go church with it (R.I.P. Maurice White).

[@kennethcraddock2313]

PH Ugly Duckling Most people don't know this was a cover of Gospel Clefs of Newark, NJ. Brother Lumpkins also does an outstanding job. As a child growing in Newark from '58-'60 and a son of a Pastor heard this a lot on WNJR. Then in Germany '72-'75 met God again when EWF put out "Open Our Eyes" l knew God was once again speaking to me with Maurice White bringing it home. Thank you Brother Lumpkins and Maurice White your labors of love to all people has done what God intended. Well done thy good and faithful sevants.

[@sagittarianking1398]

Maurice White , went 1000 on this one!!!❤❤❤❤

[@ACCOMPLISHEDSHEIS]

LARRY DUNN BROUGHT THIS SONG TO LIFE. LOVE IT.

[@MegaMusical10]

Took me straight to the thone of God. My FOREVER favorite group EWF, may God bless you, forever~

[@maestro3985]

These guys are the real true Gospel to me and have always been for many seasons THANKS WE will see you later

[@firehehe2]

God bless Maurice White. I love that guy. Such a legendary musician.

[@nursedar7403]

The Most Awesome Group/Band/Music EVER !!! I ♡ YOU Earth, Wind & Fire ♡♡

[@reginaldstyles9549]

Nurse Dar YES 😇 YES ❤️ YES 😎

[@benwiley601]

And Master! Yeah Yeah! Open our eyes!!! Ewf forever!!!

[@thomasfalls9557]

Truly one of the world's best groups of all time.

[@NurseLadyTee]

Thank you God!!!

[@robertealoms8087]

took me to church with this one forever grateful. R.I.P.

[@jamessouthward8324]

bhhjhhhhhjj

[@margiegreen5084]

Straight. . gospel. To the bone.

[@memekendall3197]

@@margiegreen5084 Yes! and I Love Every moment. 🙏

[@saul2007t]

A National Anthem for a (truly) "Christian" Nation.

[@lynjackson3237]

What kind of brilliance must you have to add music to your prayer and have everybody who hears this song hooked and feeling good and in tears at the same time. 🤔😯💙

[@jackieh.8522]

EWF was the most inflluential music I listened to in the 70's. It made a profound impact, I think, on who I am today and my beliefs. Thank you EWF.

[@blacksuperhero23]

So true for me as well. I'd stare at those album covers and listen to what I now call inspirational black superhero music.

[@jackieh.8522]

+Dwayne Jenkin My appreciation started with "Keep Your Head to the Sky." How about yours?

[@fostermac7170]

+Jackie Hillian You will love the breakout album (on Columbia) that preceded this one which was 'Last Days and Time'.

[@jackieh.8522]

Yep, how about Rememer the Children? and Power on that album. You prompted me to listen to the entire album and order a vinyl copy. Thanks!

[@fostermac7170]

Jackie Hillian "They don't see" what you are to me . . .Guiding Light . . .oooh, ooh, ooh.

[@reginaldstyles9549]

FATHER THANKS FOR OPENING MY EYES AND EARS TO THE GREATEST BAND EVER BAR NONE ❤️😎😇

[@dianewinters8628]

Amen

[@juanestadian8471]

Greatest collection of musicians ever. Magnificently led by a visionary band leader. You can never go wrong with EWF

[@bugjobdoofusbrain]

one of the greatest songs ever by one of the greatest groups ever! rip maurice white your music lives on

[@keithchildress3007]

I love this arrangement. The original was written by my childhood choir director, the late Leon Lumpkins. He was amazing. I am the songwriter that I am because of his early deposits. Thank you Leon!!!!

[@teecardaci]

Amazing. Love The Gospel Clefs.

[@princejones1960]

Listen to the Funkadelic version which came before this one and is more raw; the late great Eddie Hazel singing lead.

[@nicolabrooks1795]

Earth wind and fire were a deeply spiritual group . Listen to their songs !

[@zaba.4656]

Stunning music though this is a cover of The Gospel Clefs!

[@abrahampalmer8761]

Agreed they was so ahead of their time.

[@sensey07]

One of the best EWF tunes: Father, open our eyes, that we may see, to follow thee. Oh lord grant us, thy lovin' peace, and let all dissension cease. Let our faith each day increase, and Master - Lord please- Open our eyes, open our eyes He has given us, hills and mountains, he has given us, level places. He has given us food and clothing, given us shelter from the storm and the rain- And all that he provided, kept us good thru the storm and the pain- Grant us thy lovin' peace, and let all dissension cease, let our faith each day increase, and Master - Lord please Open our eyes, open our eyes ... And smile down on all your helpless children.

[@hasanx4637]

+sensey07 level plains.

[@Eighty8Keyze]

There are so many things to love about this song starting with it’s inspirational lyrics. There’s the gospel piano chord changes of Larry Dunn, Maurice’s beautiful tenor, Philip’s angelic falsetto, and the combined vocal harmony of the group. The poignant chromatic crescendo and decrescendo of their muted horn and trumpet lines written no doubt by the late Charles Stepney, puts the cherry on top and lays this track all the way out for me. A musical masterpiece, right along with Burning Bush, Be Ever Wonderful, and my all time favorite Spirit! 🔥

[@shawnshorter6598]

Very Inspirational.I dedicate this 2 the late Andrew Woolfolk,Fred White,Sheldon Reynolds,Roland Bautista.Also my late grandma,my late grandpa,& my late wife.May y'all R.I.H.P.

[@gianpierofiallo3581]

INCREDIBLE version of the track , The TRUE SPIRIT of the Gospel Music !

[@markwhite4857]

♏ Carver 🐂. After this song, I was hooked on Earth Wind & Fire. God has smiled down on them. We were inspired by these words , and moved by that voice. The voice of Maurice White, you know it when you hear it powerful !!!

[@rosaharvey9909]

Say dat

[@rosaharvey9909]

God has shined on us

[@Mystique2u]

Listening to this song this morning brings tears to my eyes knowing that there will never ever be another poetic writer like Maurice White.

[@SkammLykelee]

I definitely share your love of Maurice's writing talents, but this song is not an example of it. This is a gospel song first recorded in 1958 by The Gospel Clefs.

[@MrJungleWarrior]

Me too

[@bapsphilly]

I sang it with my choir as a child.

[@kimberlybrabson6944]

That's an incredible song!

[@shawnshorter3065]

Inspirational & Spiritual tune by EWF.I dedicate this 2 my late grandma who passed away @ 87 years old in late-September 2019.I also dedicate this 2 my late wife Esellah who passed away from Covid & Pneumonia on May 5th 2021.May u both continue R.I.H 😢😢😢😢

[@olgapbutler9049]

I love this song! When Maurice White sings this song, I feel it in my soul! I miss him! I grew up listening to him, and Earth, Wind, & Fire!!! May He Continue to Rest in Peace! His music shaped our Hearts snd Minds in the 70's!

[@helenewortham1840]

This song will make you stop and listen.A true classic 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rosalindcurry3395]

EWF will forever be the best group I've ever heard, the horns are everything especially, Gary Bias & Andrew, the best Saxophone players I've heard ever, love them all, RIP Maurice, Phillip best voice ever❤

[@sygmoore]

This blew me away the first time I heard it. The brilliance of Maurice White. RIP my brother! Smile down on us.

[@zaba.4656]

It's certainly stunning, but nothing compares to the original by The Gospel Clefs

[@sygmoore]

​@@zaba.4656Wrong! Just played that song. Maurice White gave it life and heartfelt inspiration. I want as moved by the original as by this one.

[@patscott1965]

FOREVER RELEVANT...Rest in paradise Maurice🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MusicLoverPearson]

R.I.P Maurice White THANK YOU

[@jjOnes10mine]

I agree whole heartedly.

[@davidmills8279]

Love

[@josephmyerssr5160]

I remember when this was released 40+ years ago...loved this song then and even more now...thank God for Maurice White and this wonderful music and the message...RIP Maurice...

[@adriennefernandes6563]

The 3 White brothers so extremely talented. The bassist, Verdine White is considered # 19 of the 50 most talented bassists of all time. Listen to him on Mighty Mighty, Fair But So Uncool and Kalimba Story! Unbelievable!

[@1strights]

LOVE, Open Our eyes Let ALL dissension cease Let OUR Faith each day increase Open our eyes Open Our eyes ✨🕊✨

[@toniwatson1400]

This song was written by the late, great Leon Lumpkin, singer, singer writer, organist and music director at Greater Abyssinian Baptist Church. Newark New Jersey along with Alex and Alberta Bradford who wrote the Broadway Play “Your Arms Ate Too Short to Box With God” May God Bless all their souls ✝️🙏🏽💜

[@filipochile]

A time of EWF with very spiritual music with a gospel influence. A beautiful song where the Lord is the centre.

[@donnymccray2989]

With their Afrocentric spiritual RnB these men, change the way that we look at music they were a band before their time

[@claystevenson1821]

Before my time for sure I was born in 77 but love this song .

[@piankhikaheru512]

3rd eye revelation manifested, was there all the time. A'se! 🙏🏿

[@cherylmack3067]

We are in the times right now where we need to open our eyes and keep them focused on God.

[@seanlewis1148]

Amen

[@ricosmith4511]

this song still gets to me it still waters up my eyes

[@mjholland4983]

I love this song. It reminds me of how awesome the Most High God is......:)

[@Sis4Real]

This song during Quarantine 2020 touches my soul in a different way. Earth Wind & Fire influenced my spiritual beliefs profoundly. Their music have opened my eyes to much. They've been educating us for 5 decades. I'm so grateful for the Universe providing the gifts that they shared. #Forever a Fan! 🎵🎶🎵🎶💜💜

[@Mystique2u]

Happy Birthday Maurice! His music will continue to live on forever...

[@btinsley1]

i needed this TODAY, that's why this prayer is sooo good to my soul in times of need. Thank you Brother Reece.

[@maxlewis2011]

That's my favorite EWF SONG...ALL TIME!!!! THANK YOU MR.WHITE

[@jacquelineallen8577]

Yes Amen Spirit And Truth .Thank You Jesus 🙌🙏✨💛🦋.

[@hubertsaulsbury2125]

I'm old but when this came out it was my Avenue to God the Father. I couldn't relate to James Cleveland Dorothy Norwood and other honorable mention. But Open Our Eyes came right down my street and it still does!

[@MegaVern1]

I have so much to say about this band of energy and love. Rest on Maurice

[@lyndaprice3443]

The world needs this so much right now God!

[@calvincox23]

You know...Burning Bush used to be my favorite EWF inspirational song...this one beats it! Fantastic post!

[@sagittarianking1398]

Best Song Ever Written🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ipyanaabayomi2347]

love is the greatest manifestation of energy and consciousness. thanks to these wonderful souls known as ewf for their creative expressions of that.

[@tyronecathey5577]

Open our eyes is just so amazing. I bet nobody will play this in church right now

[@veeem1048]

I've always thought many of their songs could be played in church.

[@janestevens3379]

I love it so much.

[@SkammLykelee]

We sang this song in church. But not the EWF version. It was originally done in 1958.

[@geraldjackson2000]

Thanks Mr. White....for helping to open eyes. The power of possibilities....amen RIP

[@keithbeamon1557]

5/30/2021 may GOD's peace be unto you

[@kamdemkakengne]

Although I'm an atheist, I love this song! Maurice White was a genius. I pay tribute to him and his band EWF!

[@jsamc]

You may think you are no better off than an animal but when you die you will hear the Master say "I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." /////// That will be the saddest day of your eternal

[@kamdemkakengne]

@@jsamc Have you ever died before? I do not think so! So you have nothing to teach me.

[@tyuslong]

Love to hear Mo White voice especially on this meaningful classic!! RIP Maurice White!!

[@tuxguys]

This is more than Gospel, this is Virtuosic Gospel. There were a lot of great proto-funk bands in the mid-70'S: Kool & the Gang Commodores Parliament/Funkadelic Ohio Players Mandrill Rufus ...but they all pretty much faded away with the advent of Disco... ...except for this one. And consider this: As brilliant a horn band as they could be, and usually were, this sublime track is all vocals and keys, no horns whatsoever. What other "horn band" could have done this?

[@bbaynard10]

My favorite group of all times.....i have there first album......with LOVING YOU...always....

[@randyedwardlofton8892]

Open the eyes to your heart all and keep God first

[@paulmilberry556]

truly apostles of the gospel of love

[@mrstanbmw]

Memphis Tennessee have made so many great artist. Mr.Maurice White is one of those guys.

[@gregory88843]

Have a blessed Sunday. Best! yet.

[@priscillaroberson9017]

Listening since 40 years. Thanks, it's the best

[@michellejones2416]

I love this song, yes open our eyes, Amen 🙏🏽. Rest in Heaven Maurice White.

[@lynjackson3237]

Father...open our eyes that we may see...grant us out love and peace and let all dissension cease. Let our faith each day increase and MASTER...he has given us Hills and mountains. He has given us level plains...he has given us food and clothing kept us shelter from the storm and the rain. And all that he provided kept us good from the storm and rain. And MASTER...OPEN OUR EYES! AND SMILE DOWN ON YOUR HELPLESS CHILDREN...🙏 💙😪😪

[@tyuslong]

Mo White was and still to this day "The Truth"!! One of the best voices of all time!!

[@anthonymann3413]

The Message is in the music EWF delivers,r yall still listening in 2024,from Still Llistening Radio 2024AMANN

[@blancheknight1127]

May you continue Rest in Peace Mr. Maurice White, you will be truly missed 🕊️💞 🕊️ We love your music.🎤🎶🎵🎼🎷🎸🎹🎺🎻🥁.

[@Gameboi2010]

This is goes with everything happening right now.

[@darrylslaughter649]

They should play this cut world wide especially over in the so-called middle east and afrika.

[@jeffreychandler8666]

I believe this very powerful song from EW&F is a message from "GOD," to speak to your heart. Quite a invitation during the perilous times, we face today.

[@sygmoore]

3:45 a.m. listening to this song in tears for no apparent reason except its more spiritual brillance from maurice white. We have an amazing GOD and maurice white was completely gifted ❤

[@brianredden324]

Maurice White Mastermind I miss Maurice White with out him Earth wind and Fire is not the same

[@veeem1048]

Right. I had/have absolutely no desire to see them once Maurice quit performing. I saw them mid 90's and it was rumored Maurice would be there. Not! Chaka Khan opened for them. Mmph, Maurice-less, they should've opened for her. Sistah girl showed all the way out and raised the roof off the mutha!!!

[@rodneywade2610]

Earth Wind &:Fire is not Earth Wind and Fire without Maurice White! They sound now like a band trying to do Earth Wind and Fire covers!

[@jeffreygrimes7313]

One great church song the harmony and band so great. And powerful

[@localafh]

Earth, Wind & Fire is the greatest R&B group EVER! ‘Love Always’ Matthew 21:22

[@karlaalbert2069]

The best group ever in concert!

[@EWFMW]

GOD bless you Maurice White❤️🙏 The genius🙏

[@patscott1965]

THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU. I had to erase a comment! Starting again from the beginning....Maurice left us with a lot SISTERS.🙏🏾

[@duthangaudio]

Nobody seems to remember one of the greatest producers of all tymes, Charles Stephney, who most likely arranged the out of this world chord progressions...

[@richardfranks-hi4sn]

I do, Charles Stepney is who the song was dedicated to

[@carolannmiles-hughes6222]

This version made me start looking for a church to attend. Well that's kinda hard on active duty sometimes. So i made the best of it and young travelling ministers came through and the rest is history.Take your rest!

[@ronadkins287]

Maurice White and the boyz, MY ALL TIME GREATEST GROUP, Just incredible !! Miss you Mr.White. RIP

[@derekgreen4584]

JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED ! THANKS ! ! ! ! !

[@jean-jacquesspeed6545]

so great was this band at their time 👍 earth wind & fire always alive in our hearts ♥️ our strongest fillings and memories thank you