Earth, Wind & Fire - Serpentine Fire (Official Video)

[@Hajj1718]

Pure soulful happiness. These brothers were just different! I listen almost everyday!

[@chelsabailey1018]

Who's STILL jammin' to this in 2022?!? Sounds as awesome today as it did when it was recorded over 40 years ago!!!

[@TheBLACKboard65]

2023!!! Still kicking!!

[@nlewis]

I'm 39 and because my mother had good taste in music I'm still jamming to this in 2023 But if you look up Michael Feeley ancient codes and symbols You'll find out what serpentine fire really means have a good day❤

[@joycesabean4743]

U got that right and it was the one of the best live concerts I've ever seen that era of music will always be the best real thing you 💘 will ever know so hold on to them

[@susanferguson8319]

April 2023!

[@bernadettesparks7684]

@@nlewis +a0

[@donnaschmidt2597]

I was working in a child care center, and I played all kinds of "wake up" music after nap. One day this came on and a sleeping boy raised up off his cot and said" I Know This Song!" We jumped up and started dancing to it. I love my job!

[@herbertjones1475]

That's wonderful. Did he get up and just start rockin it? I wish I was there. GOD BLESS YOU SWEETHEART.

[@lakebay972]

When was this? 1978? I was in daycare then; and I remember that song.

[@donnaschmidt2597]

@@lakebay972 No sweetheart it was in 2018. EW&F are timeless and forever. However I was working in a childcare center in 1978!!!

[@lakebay972]

@@donnaschmidt2597 You were working in daycare in 1978? Lemme guess...you were milk monitor. 😆

[@Wa3ypx]

And at that point he decided to like little girls! LoL

[@y2k7-9-11]

1977.... checking in. I got a heart full of Soul.

[@electricalstar]

Seriously, have you ever seen anyone so happy and joyful as EWF when performing a song? It would be SUCH breath of fresh air to hear music be happy again. Love EWF!

[@XXIHCVET91]

Amen! 👏👏👏

[@terrylowe258]

That's it exactly, happiness, energy and love for what they do, just brilliant....

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Try these guys. It really heats up on the second cut, around 2:40. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enTSoZaEpd-WbJI

[@sandybear61]

Never seen anything like it! Hope to see them live this summer...

[@cunningmanray9910]

That's because Maurice paid his musicians what they were worth.

[@NNPSMcGrath]

For Maurice White, may we celebrate and appreciate his contribution to the nation's growing musical history. Rest in Paradise.

[@hollypotthoff8965]

Very well said!

[@HeidiHo1111]

What a champion " MW " looks like a snake btw 😜

[@mraisor7255]

GOD Bless the Man!!!

[@kristennoelle9447]

Yow!!🙏💜

[@chantellerogers4736]

Here, here

[@dennismorton1128]

Maurice White was the ignition to the engine that drove this energy to new hights

[@michelle67451]

Maurice White Legend, Icon, Genius, Mover, Shaker, Singer, Song writer, composer, producer, Leader, Master, trail blazer, and last but not least founder of the baddest musical group ever created Earth Wind and Fire!!! Without Maurice White there would be no Earth Wind and Fire, so I am very grateful and so thankful for all of the great music and memories Maurice White and Earth Wind and Fire has given me for so many years. I am a child of the seventies and I grew up on Earth Wind and Fire and seen them in concert when Maurice was touring with the group and when Maurice had to stop touring because of Parkinson disease. Earth Wind and Fire is to me the all time best musical group to have ever been assembled thanks to genius and creativity of the legendary iconic Maurice White. RIP Maurice White!!!! You are truly a shining star shining in heaven with the rest of the shining stars. Your contributions to music will never be forgotten!!!!!

[@craigacook8360]

THE GOAT

[@lynnjohnson9095]

Well said!🔥♥️🎶🔥

[@marcosneira9676]

Dearest buddy, I am from Chile, my family love and admire Maurice White. Your comment described inside me, so deeply, what I think of Maurice that I felt goosebumps while reading.

[@marshasharp4471]

I loved this band.. grew up with some of the best music Ever!

[@gian-carloreyes3026]

What I'd give to be on that stage. PURE JOY!

[@jamesjackson8377]

The fact that these guys made bangers singing about spirituality is incredible especially considering nowadays when everybody’s making songs about sex and being rich.

[@basskilla3050]

Perfect example that a good song NEVER dies....... 🌎🌪️🔥

[@davidflores-lq3kf]

Verdine is murdering that bass!!!

[@woodsoncircle]

Those horn players are on another level. Have you ever seen a band on stage having more fun? These guys are world class. Earth, Wind and Fire.

[@lizard944]

Kelvin Hardy Unfortunately, what you see is not what you get. This video has the soundtrack directly from their album, synched up with some concert. The horns that you are hearing in this video are actually EW&F studio musicians called the "Seawind Horns," with Jerry Hey and Bill Reichenbach. They arranged and played on 90% of EW&F, Michael Jackson, and others. They are White guys and probably weren't jumping around like this during the recording....haha.

[@grjohnson9838]

+Aaron Morris Yessuh, TEACH!!! #truth

[@benjamingruder4875]

@@lizard944 Maybe it was a video session where they are singing to the studio track rather than a concert. Unless they were using click tracks in concert, tempos are never identical. Also, can you give me the source for Seawind as the horn section for this track? Wiki has a listing of all personnel on the album All 'n All that has neither Jerry Hey or Bill Reichenbach listed. It does list Oscar Brashear, Chuck Findley, Michael Harris (high lead) and Steve Madaio,

[@fostermac7170]

@@benjamingruder4875 He didnt know what he was talking about.

[@southerngeorgemusic1469]

Trumpet player@1:53 havin a blast🎵🎶💯🔥

[@DimitriClarknnn]

This is the song I listen to when I am low in my spirit, and I have to battle demons. The drum break and this song give me Pure Power since '77. The whole Album is the gospel.

[@reginaldmitchell4007]

Rest In the all mighty groove 🙏 Fred White. Drummer of Earth, Wind & Fire who passed away New Years Day at 67. Thank you for your dynamic musical contributions which helped make this bands powerful sound absolute. Like your Brother Maurice always taught me. "IN LOVE WE STAND" 🙌 🌎

[@OceanSwimmer]

❤

[@im-colton]

You’re wrong

[@micheleduffy8006]

​@im-colton, January 1, 2023 Chicago, Illinois RIP 🧡

[@harmonygritz2839]

Back in the early to mid 1970's, the Bands with the greatest horn sections were: Chicago, Mandrill, Kool & the Gang, Tower of Power, and of course: Earth, Wind, and Fire: who were all preceded by James Brown.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

My brother, Reginald "Sonny" Burke is one of the co-writers of this song. May he rest in peace, I miss my big brother.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

"Serpentine Fire" is co-written by Maurice White, Reginald "Sonny" Burke, and Verdine White. My take on the title of the album All ‘N All is that it comes from I Corinthians 15:28 (KJV) “And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.” May Maurice White and Reginald "Sonny" Burke rest in eternal peace.

[@merchantsmithimages]

💯

[@freein2339]

According to Maurice White's autobiography , Serpentine Fire was about kundalini energy....not the Bible

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

@@freein2339 As stated above, the reference to the Bible is regarding the title of the album which is "All 'N All, not the song Serpentine Fire which is the title of this song.

[@freein2339]

@Nomad-vv1gk Do you have a copy Maurice White's book?

[@vmad_taco7593]

The thing I like the most about Earth, Wind and Fire is that the happiness around the songs were so much, that they always had a good time performing. Look how happy they were playing at the time!

[@cmacmenow]

The "Serpentine Fire" is the " third eye" of a higher consciousness. An energy source that when triggered creates a higher level of consciousness. Maurice knew about altered states of mind,multi dimensions and multi universes way back in 70's! Cleaver man, with a great musical heritage.

[@yashua27]

C.J. McELEAVY

[@yashua27]

C.J. McELEAVY not in the context of this song. It talking about that early morning sex, and the serpentine fire (sperm) traveling down the spinal cord (serpentine) into the womans canal. Thus, the Morning Glory that ignites his energy.

[@goldensilenceakagoldielove133]

That Kundalini!

[@VideoFiles99]

Actually you are both correct. This song is about the Alchemy within. The Alchemical Marriage. On the physical plane between the man and woman, on the spiritual plane, internally, reuniting with your polar opposite within, and returning to the Atman state of being.

[@kevinthomas522]

@@yashua27 ...i have to listen to this song again...lol .....i was always curious...

[@CrandMackerel]

I miss good music like this.

[@alperry02]

The horns!!! The base!! The vocals!!! So brilliant

[@user-YAMADA_TATUMI]

この曲12年前から聞いてからずっと聞いてる(高校2年生)

[@slickrick5811]

@ 0:52 love the way he sings that line: "the cause and effect of you"

[@kirkspencermusic]

"All & All" was one of the best Albums EVER.

[@MickeyDs14]

Whenever you're in a bad place, this song can always lift you up to happiness. It just grooves with love and positive energy.

[@mariebarnes416]

Maurice White was an outstanding talent. All of the members of EWF were phenomenal! Thank you Mr. White for making our lives a little better with your music. RIP

[@kellyhoward6941]

I was at their '77 concert in Cinci...still one of the best memories I have. Everybody went completely nuts when they came out of the pyramid (that was lowered out of the ceiling) & then it got so far beyond good it was sublime! I want a time machine so I can have that experience again. This song & "September" also have proved over the last decades that car windows do not break from sound....

[@guardianangel9517]

I'm in my 50s and have been listening to this UPLIFTING group since I was a little kid. They ALWAYS lift me UP and they make me wanna MOVE💃🏻🎶 Thanks guys! 💜👋🏻

[@susanferguson8319]

I'm 63, and feel the same way!

[@Beauty-and-the-Dia-betes]

Same here. It brings back great memories😊

[@joanbear4785]

Love it

[@ladycop4200]

@@joanbear4785 50 here

[@tallygirl1107]

Me too.❤

[@ganes1200gmailcom]

the funkiest song and such a contagious tempo and melody.sticks to you like a leech!!!

[@themindofmatt6424]

“You will AS ONE Battle with the Serpentine Fire” The adjustment you have to deal with while awakening the Kundalini Serpent Energy !! The sacrifice he made to tell melanated people the truth about their spiritual origins was crazy !

[@robm.2739]

I've run out of superlatives for this band ..... Simply THE GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME!!!

[@MrDAMUZI]

The Elements!

[@roslynmccoy9115]

Love earth when and fire I was 13years old when this song came out this is when music was good wish we was still back in the 70s

[@TylerDonitzen777GlorytoGod]

Oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah 🔥🔥

[@im-colton]

This Maurice White story is a must read😊

[@natashagilbert3]

i will like never get sick of this! omg the beat just kills me. between the horns and that funky cowbell!!! amazing.

[@lizard944]

Those tuned "cowbells" are called "agogos." You can never have too much cowbell...lol!

[@valenciamiller2928]

Amazing is right! Give you chills up your spine!

[@oRuTRa45]

Ever notice the beat is a funky tango?

[@kevinthomas522]

That why they call Maurice White maestro

[@jasonmatapula5901]

I remember a poster at school of maricese dressed in that blue outfit, must of been to that album. Bro in-law had it at home too in the album just realized it s connect d to this video

[@HeavyMental1000]

How did we go from music like this to what we are left with today!?

[@mdl222]

Because we are satisfied with what we listen to....

[@donaldlacro7627]

Humanity must have reached our peak of musical talents

[@scronx]

The same (((gang of subversives))) systematically wrecked every aspect of life they could.

[@danielhalem5799]

Lack of music education in schools.

[@thecjethecharlesjohnsonexp3291]

We must protect Phillip Bailey and Verdine White at all costs! 🙏

[@whiskeyjack6751]

RIP Maurice and fly high. We will never see the like again. The talent, vocals, bass, Phoenix Horns, funky-azz threads, dancing and the sheer joy EWF shows in this video and their music are gifts we should appreciate.

[@almighty7476]

I love this song. Rest in Paradise in the Ancestral Realm Maurice White

[@robinharrington8073]

Those horns ain't no joke!!!

[@charlietaylor2830]

Finally beginning to realizing the great magnitude of information that Earth Wind & Fire was trying to convey to us through this song will open a world of knowledge about self.

[@grjohnson9838]

+Charlie Taylor True indeed, sir! Education for LIBERATION through song.

[@shamirahyishrael8030]

26th person to like...

[@godbluffvdgg]

We need that voice more than ever...I was a senior in high school when this hit the airwaves...We were all digging on it...Black and white...

[@HeidiHo1111]

Now com'on everyone les gr00V :)

[@PureSinaatraa]

I know this is a long shot but could elaborate more as to what you mean by that, I’m gunienly curious as to what it means

[@jasmadams]

When I was a kid, my Dad told me that we all think the highest level of attainment is to be an expert in something and to do it flawlessly, but really that's the beginning. The highest level is doing something flawlessly, while making it look fun and effortless.

[@franciscoabreu4893]

So funky you can smell it

[@MadMan731]

One of the finest bands to ever exist!

[@Jaytisphere]

bands like this is why they took away the music programs they used to have in school in the inner cities ............Look how free they all were, spiritually free on earth through music.......

[@qossii]

Best Band Ever❤💯

[@domenicocastiello9936]

what a tune..Maurice white R.I.P..you we're a musical genius..sadly missed

[@brunobartolucci1834]

❤🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏💫❤️❤️🙏💫💫💫💫💫💫 Maurice - Heaven

[@gqueue2U]

This song is a manifestation of being main-lined into the vein of funk music of the 1970's.....simply fantastic song, instrumentation, vocals, composition...EWF at the height of their powers...

[@elkmountain1114]

Cruised to this in my 69 judge! Most thought being a white boy I couldn't relate, totally into black music culture? Surprised everyone!

[@Linda-qr2zs]

The Elements were on fire in the 70s still hot 2023!

[@michelle67451]

This is definately one of my all time favorite songs by Earth Wind and fire. I was just jamming to one of my Earth Wind and fire CD's and I kept playing this song over and over!!! Love me some Earth Wind and Fire!!!! Now this is what real true music is all about!!!! Serpentine fire has that african feel and vibe going on, like right outta the mother land!!! Love this song. Such an african vibe and feel to it!!! Love Maurice's and Philip Bailey's energy in this video and song. You can see the true friendship with Maurice and Philip in this video!!! RIP Maurice White. Definately a true legend and Icon that gave so much to the music industry!!! So happy to see the Grammy's presenting Earth Wind and Fire with a lifetime achievement award. Its just so sad Maurice White passed away before receiving this award!!!!

[@benjamingruder4875]

Even though I don't connect with the lyrics. Jupiter really cranks also! My steering wheel takes a beating if this is on and I'm driving!

[@OceanSwimmer]

This is the energy we need in 2023 🌞

[@sergiosoaresdealmeida2596]

Incrivelmente uma das bandas que a performance ao vivo superava as gravações em estúdio, o envolvimento de todos, a energia de Verdine, e as incríveis vozes do Maurice e do Philippe. Uma apresentação espetacular!

[@SlightReturn666]

As a sometime bass player, this astounds me. I would never ever ever have been able to come up with an unexpected riff like that. Unbelievable!!!

[@crestonmckenzie7814]

When I turned 17 in 1987 this song were on my mind

[@Jabreel.N]

Maurice White, rest in power dearest brotha. Praise be to The Most High for giving us you. and your musical gifts that you blessed upon the world. This is one of my favorite songs by E W F and hands down my favorite video by them. As a young cat I would rewind the VHS @ 2:29-2:50, then came the DVD & now the stream and laugh over and over at these brothas completely absorbed in their craft. Loving every minute of it, not giving a damn about sweating out of those hot ass outfits or displaying outrageous facial gestures...just real people, real musicians, making real memories for the masses. ...again, thank you. thank you, thank you.

[@lalagrama]

I'm so happy for all the music they have left as their legacy. They will NEVER be "outdated". :)

[@sadewilliams9462]

One of the GREATEST most Conscious bands ever

[@theOBGway]

Greatest musicians, greatest vocals, greatest group of all time 💯

[@MarkBoyd]

RIP Maurice White. There will never be another band quite like EWF. Gratitude was one of the first 2 albums I ever bought with my own money in my youth. Still one of my faves to this day...and you really can't go wrong with any 70's or early 80's EWF.

[@asagittarian]

This is my favorite EWF song and it was the #1 single the week I was born!

[@nightmaretheater_TheCount]

Actually, it only reached #13, but it's my favorite song as well!

[@bigcrlc1]

Actually you're both right... #1 R&B, #13 Hot 100

[@asagittarian]

Thank you bro #1 R&B was exactly what I was talking about sense I had to be specific and all. Smh

[@bassclef06]

Danya the best to ever do it

[@goldensilenceakagoldielove133]

Singing 'bout dat Kundalini, y'all! 😄 Maurice White was a Master, spiritually & musically! Bravo. Well done. R.I.P.

[@martijnlie-hap-po9611]

deep love

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

"Serpentine Fire" spent seven weeks atop the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart and was named the R&B single of the year by Billboard. The song was produced by bandleader Maurice White for Kalimba Productions and arranged by Tom Tom 84. "Serpentine Fire" was composed by Maurice, Verdine White and Reginald 'Sonny' Burke. An instrumental version of "Serpentine Fire" was the b-side of this single. "Serpentine Fire" came off of EWF's 1977 album All 'n All.

[@massivedynamic09]

phil, maurice - those voices. together and apart. iconic. we will never have them again. R.I.P.

[@thebarn444]

I’m so glad I grew up in the era to experience this masterpiece when it first hit the airwaves. ♥️

[@BronzeTiger82]

This is quite possibly the most funky gospel song I've ever heard !

[@damiancrudden6646]

Check out 'Spiritual' by Magma and you may change your mind. I think V. White, L. Graham, S. Clarke, L. Johnson etc. would be impressed too.

[@diamondsareforever1011]

This song isn't about glorifying God it's about the devil that's why it's called the title

[@benjamingruder4875]

@@diamondsareforever1011 What's your source for that bit of tea leaf reading? To a hammer everything is a nail.

[@notwxck6211]

@@diamondsareforever1011 it’s about your kundalini the snake baby

[@mszeee]

Kundalini rising. Thank you EWF for your wonderful message

[@patrickgroll2046]

How did black music go from this -- deeply inspirational, dignified, and all-around wonderful ... with truly immaculate musicianship and production -- to gangster rappers playing over sampled recorded loops talking about bitches and ho's and so forth? No wonder race relations have degraded to near-toxicity. At any rate, EW&F was absolutely tremendous and this is arguably their most iconic track.

[@Raellives]

Careful, there’s a cat mucking about calling folks racist for comparing this vibe to the culture of rap.

[@bigcheese1280]

I grew up listening to the Elements. See that's definitely old school to refer to them by that name. Maurice and Philip Bailey were magical together. RIP Maurice White.

[@UtanNewYork]

Greatest Band Ever ❤❤❤

[@Hadassah29]

Powerful energy this Maurice White dropping knowledge way back than all we knew was to Grove to the beat, those seeds were planted in me way back than " serpentine fire " who knew he was singing about the Charkas the "kudalini energy 🎉

[@RosanaModugno]

Give me 70s funk over any rap song of today.

[@VaydaMaymeTheo]

Indeed Rosana, I was 17 years old when this was released and I think we all knew we were experiencing a truly great musical period. Uplifting music that touted love, beauty, sharing, forgiveness.

[@angelthecholo]

there's no need to take a shot at rap. rap is inspired by funk and a lot of rappers probably love EW&F.

[@EnjoyLifeNow24]

I agree with you if you are referring to the true rappers who didn't need obscenity to get the attention of the youth, if you are referring to rappers with a positive message like KRS ONE, The Sugar Hill Gang, Mely Mell, Eric B. and Rakim, Cool Modee, Heavy D., A Tribe Called Quest, Cypress Hill, MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, and I will take ICE-T and N.W.A. over the rappers of today and I will add among the greatest the D.O.C., Tom Locke, Poor Righteous Teachers, E.P.M.D., and other greats from the 80's and 90's. Today we have samplers not rappers.

[@EnjoyLifeNow24]

I agree with you 100%.

[@unscrewer4293]

Ik rap originated from this kind of music. However, they're two COMPLETELY different genres

[@KOMET2006]

Watching this video brings me so many happy memories from the first time I heard this song on a EWF TV commercial back in 1977. HAIL THE ELEMENTS!

[@randomguy6117]

One of the many things that always amazes me about EWF is the way they make their vocals sound spontaneous and improvised in many places even where harmonies have been carefully worked out. They had the skill to make virtuosic performance sound off the cuff.

[@joncorn716]

That verzus battle last night with Ron Isley wasn’t a battle. It was a television concert during this pandemic no shade to Isley Brothers but Thee Elements took over

[@ebertesourax]

2025 ouvindo essa pedrada

[@abevillanueva1974]

My favorite group with one of my favorite songs!! That cow bell rocked!!

[@Martinhk]

love the song 100%, the video makes me so happy. THIS is what "high on life" looks like.

[@akeratunre7007]

Universal Peace & Blessings to the elements known as Earth, Wind & Fire. I smile and am happy every time I hear their songs of science and ancestral spiritual love. If you can read this 𓎛𓂓 Then you know about that "Serpentine Fire". Hotep 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@alvinbroussard3326]

we are the serpentine fire

[@adrienneflowersscott9290]

The horn section is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I love EWF. One of my favorite groups of all time. This has to be one of my favorite songs by EWF. ❤❤❤

[@puensi666]

Purest form of funk 🤙🏽

[@netzajack]

Maurice White believed in his philosophy and once the other 8 guys bought into that, the rest came natural. You see it on their faces during performances and most of all in their music. You can’t fake that 🙌🏾❤️

[@user-vu6dq8ys7m]

Right? Happy and joyous!

[@sevinatenine4444]

EARTH,WIND AND FIRE IS THE GREATEST BAND EVER IN MY OPINION.NOTHING AND NOBODY EVEN COMES CLOSE FROM NOWADAYS.THEY MADE SOME OF THE GREATEST MUSIC EVER MADE.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Still incredible after all this time!

[@mdl222]

What genius What vision...

[@tikneshiabeauford7289]

R.I.P Fred White. You Were An Absolute Iconic & Legend!❤️

[@MrKingGator]

I still DJ this

[@keithwitcher5130]

Earth Wind And Fire Serpentine Fire song, video is good. LOL@Earth Wind And Fire clothes. LOL@Earth Wind And Fire hair. All N All album is good. I like album cover. RIP Maurice White. RIP Fred White. Earth Wind And Fire, Cameo, The Jacksons(RIP Michael Jackson), Luther Vandross(RIP), Vanity(RIP), Florence Ballard of The Supremes(RIP), Midnight Star, Beyonce Knowles are my favorite black music singers.

[@CNVRSKDAJW]

*Earth, Wind & Fire* (My Favorite Band Ever) made some of the Greatest #Music ever...but when I think of the #Power #Spirit and #Joy of *Maurice White*, THIS SONG (always comes to me)...*Thank You*

[@LakerChava63]

OOOOH that brass section and bass.....one phrase can only be applied here; M-A-E-S-T-R-O-S.......Good stuff here ya'll......Dedicated to ALL my blood brothers back in Cali...Miss you all.....

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 72ND BIRTHDAY PERCUSSIONIST RALPH JOHNSON (JULY 4, 2023)

[@SchiesterMalG]

This was a time when the camera panned across you and your reaction was to acknowledge it in such a definite way that it could take you out of your zone just like that, unless you were cool as hell and didn't miss a beat.

[@mikecsiki22]

I could listen to this 50 times in a row! Just the BEST GROUP EVER

[@gilbertpurnell6112]

Greatest band ever assembled!!!!!

[@wayneelijahjohnson8924]

Brothers just having fun!

[@sandybear61]

This is the MOST joyful song and video I've ever seen. I watch it every day during the pandemic to lift my spirits and end up dancing around the room!

[@花岡哲生-w1y]

Just a cool ! I listen from a Japan🇯🇵