Earth, Wind & Fire - Mighy Mighty (Live 1975)

Earth, Wind & Fire - Mighy Mighty (Live 1975)
Midnight Special 4/18/1975

[@jameskerry41]

the crowd had no idea they were looking at the future of black music right before their eyes

[@eithelfelida827]

Yeah man. These gentlemen revolutionised music. This was mid 1970's. Listen to them late 70's early 80's. Completely different.

[@michellejones2416]

They had no idea that they were listening to an old Gospel song either. 😂😂😂 History being made before their eyes and ears. ❤

[@renee1961]

I Loved Earth, Wind, and Fire in 1975, and Still Love them now, in 2024! Spirit is my Favorite Album! Rest In Peace Maurice.💔💔💔🥀🥀🥀🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@rasta487]

Verdine had to be the most supportive little brother & Maurice's biggest fan. His energy was always 💯

[@oRuTRa45]

Rest in peace, FRED WHITE 🥁 👑 He was 20 years old here

[@RoninAliNowOn]

Yes Sir!

[@oRuTRa45]

@@RoninAliNowOn My man! 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@newgroovesradio8704]

Johnny Graham on guitar AND trumpet. Damn!

[@regionalskygirl]

Righttttttttt?!!!!

[@robm.2739]

The Greatest Band ever !!!!!!

[@guitarkevin]

As a white person of the funk persuasion, I must declare this the funkiest song in the EW&F catalog.

[@russellnewlin2230]

It's been my fav forever!!

[@jamesalford756]

If you think Mighty Mighty is EWF's funkiest, may I suggest you check out "Happy Feelin'" from their "That's the Way of the World" LP.

[@russellnewlin2230]

My fav for sure!

[@charlesbolds406]

This is still the #1 band in the land no 1 is as funky as EW&F and the guitars and horns sections,had us in High school playing their music, they are truly the best of the best.

[@Jose_Hunters_EWF_Remixes]

I'd say it was surpassed in the funk category by "Rock it" from the albums "Avatar" and "In The Name Of Love" 1996/1997

[@liz8crtravis670]

The entire band was hot, on fire and a group of professionals. Props to Larry Dunn ( keyboard) who contributed to the success of the band. He's on keyboard with the big Afro.

[@fostermac7170]

He was musical director at 21.

[@waynebrown2903]

EWF THE BEST BAND IN THE LAND. ALWAYS AND FOREVER.

[@mikeamato1275]

My favorite live version of Mighty Mighty. “Groove Personified “‘ Maurice White- nobody better

[@mikeamato1275]

Mine 2. Also my favorite EWF song

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY PERCUSSIONIST RALPH JOHNSON (07/04/2021)

[@lvrebel8]

The greatest R &B Band.

[@BassmanII]

Verdine White laying down the groove like he usually does.

[@320cam]

I love the way Maurice White and Philip Bailey work off of each other! Both of the are so awesome and complement each other so well with their different styles of vocals! I think Philip is insanely underrated as a singer!

[@Kemet3.0]

Noooo! After 30+ years and still can hit that falsetto notes. The industry knows he has one of the greatest vocals in the industry.

[@josevillagrana571]

They would take turns singing the high notes

[@matsnilsson565]

WOW! This bass line! This is the one occasion that the best horn band ever, got put aside from a simple (just kidding i adore this instrument) four stringed guitar.

[@anthonydavis4829]

The funkiest message put to music. This song alone should of placed them in Rock N' Roll hall of fame.

[@TimsSite]

That's how i spent my age 16 ,, grooving to the elements EWF. 🕺

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 76TH BIRTHDAY GUITARIST ALBERT "AL" MCKAY (FEBRUARY 2, 2024)

[@Spartanm333]

Dont forget Verdine and his wicked bass and those HORNS!

[@coffeecup369]

walk around why wear a frown say lil people try to put you down THIS SONG really inspired me EWF THIS WAS FIRE!!!!

[@freein2339]

"Mighty people of the sun..."

[@angelomelville9084]

I imagine those people who attended this show live have the secret code to the Mother-ship of Funk

[@1221bully]

Again pure EWF! One of those rare clip showing Ralph Johnson on the drums! I Love It!!!!!

[@RoninAliNowOn]

I lost it for that reason when I first saw this back in 1997!

[@melodysanger103]

REST IN PARADISE MAURICE WHITE (DEC 19,1942 - FEB 3, 2016)

[@johncahill6859]

I am transcended ever time I listen to EWF. I know why I love and live soul funk. These guys are the best in the world then and now. I still go to see them perform today. Still the best. RIP Maurice

[@HastLua]

I love Verdine's energy in every performance. 🤩

[@MrBoyblue07]

When I see Maurice in this context, knowing that he was once a Jazz Drummer for Ramsey Lewis, it just goes to show the genius of Musicianship - a gift to music. Thanks Maurice.

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 68TH BIRTHDAY BASSIST VERDINE WHITE (JULY 25, 2019)

[@MarkDrummond_Guitarist]

Here's one for all the haters that say Verdine didn't play the bass on the records~

[@douglasgorney]

Who says that!?!?! [Breaks bottle, glares around room]

[@warrencox7852]

Are you serious??! I never heard that one. SMDH!

[@kevingoins9858]

Wait WHAT??? (joins Douglas with baseball bat in hand)

[@RoninAli1]

I’ve heard young bass players & even older ones talk crap about Verdine...but ask them to dance & sing while holding down the groove & they can’t come close.

[@warrencox7852]

Do you know what that skepticism is based on?

[@MrNathan791]

Pure joy. What a classic sound. R.I.P. Maurice. 4ever EWF.

[@ronaldhawkins974]

The absolute best concert ever had the privilege of seeing.

[@ponchmaen]

Saw them 1st time live '73 at U of H.Verdine was CRAZY on the upright solo!!! Had never seen anything like them since incredible musicians!

[@donnellegallion]

They played at Grambling State University Homecoming 1975

[@ELIZABETHHERNANDEZ-so4vx]

greatest of all time. long leave EWF. had the pleasure of seeing them on their prime many times.

[@w.a.barrett9309]

Every line in the chorus is the truth!! Every!

[@jsuchaldy9690]

Earth Wind And Fire..Forever..2018

[@sharonhenderson8956]

Powerful "Mighty Mighty" Live Groove from the Ic🌟nic Earth Wind & Fire.

[@markwhite637]

From the early days ,man I wish I could go back if only for a little while . I miss you Maurice , rest in peace .

[@erickthefantabulous1]

I think this is they 1st hit on the R & B side It blew me away and I was only 9 or 10 years old at the time PS It wasn't their 1st hit but it's the 1st one that I know of

[@mitchwheresmybunny]

VERDINE is a beast on the BASS

[@godisbollocks]

This was one of the first recordings to feature a bass tuned to drop D

[@terencealexnder4100]

He sure is! I just learned it on bass an it showed me how this dude can bring it on!

[@radioman312]

Man this song speaks to me so much! "In your heart lies all the answers to the truth you can't run from." And this is a rhythm section clinic! Fred and Ralph are just locked in! And Dino's bass line! Maurice really was a genius and he was a real hero to me.

[@russellnewlin2230]

I always liked Woolfolk's work on this. Perhaps his best work!!

[@karameldreem]

I wish black people would take heed to this song.

[@RoninAliNowOn]

❤

[@Powerhauze]

Thank God many of them did!…Quincy Jones, Michael Jordan, Oprah, Steve Harvey, EWF, and all our Brothers & Sisters that are successful today and not making excuses complaining!!!

[@sgmares]

The first real ditching party I was invited to played this album over and over again...you needed nothing else, not even a dance partner! Long live the funk!

[@frankmartinez9535]

REST IN PEACE AND THANK YOU FOR SOME OF THE BEST SONGS OF OUR TIME AND WILL BE PLAYED FOREVER. YOUR THE SHINING STAR.

[@jsuchaldy9690]

Maurice, my heartthrob since word go...so fine.

[@kendu1327]

The best spiritual soul group of all time.(listen) We are people of the mighty ,mighty people of the sun,In our hearts lays all the answers and truth you cant run from...... so ahead of they time....R.I.P..Maurice

[@waynefoote3781]

History ..................in the make! This is LIVE!

[@MauriceCalis]

Best band ever.

[@vastianventas2422]

The best Maurice White, Genius.

[@SportyGirl811]

My heart is broken....love me some Reese!!

[@leighburton832]

That member who is playing the soprano sax is having a ball!

[@michealfairley4212]

Old school ,I wish i could go back yes all good baby.

[@mofourth4thchild75]

A band giving everything they got!!!

[@taxitalknyc7600]

Master Class stuff right there !! RIP M.W. !!! ;)

[@jsuchaldy9690]

Maurice my lifetime crush, idol, musical hero.

[@melodysanger103]

Remembering Maurice White (December 19, 1941 - February 3, 2016) [02/03/2020]

[@u.s.n.retired1995]

Pure, clean, clear, TALENT AND SOUL!!!!! Can't beat this kind of music. This is what the world needs today!! Thanks for posting.

[@icalrox]

One of the first EWF tunes I remember! EWF was so inspiring to me!

[@GruvNited]

Why you don't listen to the funk?

[@michaelhacks6863]

In 1972 my oldest sister brought the album Earth Wind and Fire Last Days And Time.

[@stevieplez2]

Never seen these 2 so close Live in harmony . simply amazing

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AL MCKAY (FEBRUARY 2, 2015)

[@Soulman785]

True legend!

[@goldenthug9]

My Lord that sound is timeless Maurice my brother your stage presence is second to none Best is yet to come and enjoy your Holy and Mighty Promotion to the next realm "WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR YOUR DREAMS WILL TAKE YOU VERY FAR"

[@yolondaowens4156]

When those horns come in, U know it is gonna be Fiiiiiire.. 2021... EW&F Forever

[@i-tiyahman6519]

mr Maurice white RIP respect

[@Manifest-Guru]

RIP MAURICE WHITE. AND THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@kimberleymonari3560]

Wow. this has to be one of the Earliest videos in EWF's large library.

[@prestongreer2245]

RIP MAURICE WHITE , WE'LL MISS YOU.

[@Multi80schick]

This song's so funky cool, it's too hot to touch! EWF is awesome!

[@hawkzulu5671]

"Groove Personified" .....Hell to the Yes. The greatest band of all time...and the thing that elevates them to that status..is not only the message behind the music, the fantastic vocals and masters of their individual instruments..but the Inter-dimensional, time warping shared experience we know and feel as "THE GROOVE"...baddest band to ever do it...Timeless

[@RoninAli1]

Oh you caught that, huh?!

[@hawkzulu5671]

Fk yea...favorite part..PERFECT description.

[@RoninAli1]

Did you notice Ralph, Philip & Larry's reactions when he said that?! They got more into it & the music started getting intense!

[@hawkzulu5671]

Absolutely!!!!.......the Band and the Audience too...went up and up and up...you HAD to end this with exlplosions! EWF is the baddest band of all times. XD

[@ansonjackson6254]

My favorite EWF song! Band is on full tilt here 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@terrellclay5792]

Reese and Phillip were ZONED!!! This is one of my favorite videos of all time.

[@elisamia84]

VER A ESTOS MAESTROS ME CONTAGIAN DE ESA ENERGIA DESBORDANTE,ME ENCANTAN. i LOVE EARTH WIND & FIRE.

[@benjaminglasgow1193]

Long live the FUNK.

[@stylisticsbluemagic5910]

love this song

[@baj7557]

MAURICE KNOWS HE CAN WORK A CROWD.

[@eltonfaust621]

Verdine is my favorite bass player

[@godisbollocks]

The funkiest thing they ever recorded, for me. The studio version, I mean

[@BigBrian]

The Funk bands of the 70's cannot be touched and are the backbone of rap and hip hop music, EW&F, The Isley Brothers, James Brown, Sly and the family Stone, War, Slave, Cameo, Confunkshun, Rick James,the Temptations, Brother's Johnson, Brick, Brass Construction, Crown Heights Affair, Kool and the Gang , Commodores, Jackson 5, Heatwave, Chicago, Rufus and Chaka Khan, Parament Funkadelic, Bootsy, Chic, Roger, Ohio Players, Teddy Pendagrass, Atlantic Starr, Average White Band, Lakeside, Taste of Honey, Ray Parker Jr and Radio, Delfonics, Spinners, LTD, Ojays, Maze with Frankie Beverly, then you had the go go bands Trouble Funk, EU, Rare Essence, Chuck Brown and the soul Searchers that sang Busting Lose, whew did I forget anybody? but all these bands were great!

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GUITARIST ALBERT "AL" MCKAY (FEBRUARY 2, 2019)

[@syrdojo]

The moves! The music! LOVE THIS.

[@terrystyer5893]

had the hair grew up with these guys they were badasss

[@martinfrye6527]

Dam , that bass is banging, all the way from Mississippi.

[@jguerr562]

Awesome! Thank God these are still around.

[@renatoberto2745]

Sempre i migliori in sssoluto

[@shiraga0516]

この時代の「バンド」感あふれるEF&Wは良いなぁ。

[@SunnyIlha]

Dat ain't only live It's *Alive*

[@shortblock7117]

Maurice White is mesmerising! I've loved him since I was 12 years old and heard "Evil" and "MIghty Might".

[@reginaldstyles3129]

The Legendary Band💙😇😊

[@stevenjimmerson6659]

In 2018 and it’s still funky!!!!

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 69TH BIRTHDAY KEYBOARDIST LORENZO "LARRY" DUNN (JUNE 19, 2022)

[@mauriceellis6245]

R.I.P ANDREW WOOLFOLK EWF SAXOPHONIST 🎷

[@rolin167]

yea , soul, soul and more of these songs that take your heart

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 61ST BIRTHDAY DRUMMER AND PERCUSSIONIST FRED WHITE (JANUARY 13, 2017)

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 72ND BIRTHDAY BASSIST VERDINE WHITE (JULY 25, 2023)

[@Spartanm333]

EWF were really the first funk supergroup who inspired many including Brits - The Average White Band and Level 42. Everything was top class with two lead vocalists (Maurice and Phil - 3 if you include Ralph Johnson) any of which could have held a band, three / four decent writers, incredible horns and percussion, Verdine on bass (energy!), Johnny Graham on guitar and of course Larry Dunn on keys - pure magic.

[@georgeorr1042]

Maurice says "We're talking about groove personified." Hell yes. Mr. White was a genius to pull all this together. Sorry to hear he got Parkison's disease. Does NOT deserve that.

[@stuartperry8141]

Who does?

[@Dealbrkrs01]

Stuart Perry Indeed.

[@deverymccain7932]

+Stuart Perry Maurice White has it .

[@anotheryoutubeaccount9852]

@@stuartperry8141 , many evils!

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

Man they were a great band,I mean damn!

[@Neosoulgroovydude]

one of the funkiest jams by ewf. dont sleep on they last 2 cds. the new one and illumination.

[@josevillagrana571]

Right there the original band awesome

[@DWOOP]

Love it!

[@cathywaller3627]

Sorry to hear Maurice passed away