Earth, Wind & Fire- “Bad Tune/Help Somebody/Love Is Life” LIVE 1971 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]

[@tobydrums1]

Glad to be able to see this. My father on the drums. ❤️

[@RoninAli1]

OH! You’re Phillard’s brother!!

[@garysmith8073]

Wow !!!!! This yourfather ???? Does hever talk about those times?????

[@bradm.3775]

I saw your Dad many times on drums at Velvet Lounge

[@bradm.3775]

@Gary Smith he is passed on

[@spitatainment]

Omg mega salute bruva

[@caramelomega1]

My favorite vocalist that happens to be my momma, Ms Sherry Scott! #theoriginal female of EWF!

[@ragingbull3157]

Omg...you mama had a beautiful voice

[@caramelomega1]

@@ragingbull3157 She still does, thank you🙂

[@michaelstewart6040]

Love her spirit

[@harrietjohnson1930]

Wonderful singer with wonderful energy. 🌻

[@MGillDesign]

6:19 love her stage presence and vocals. wish we would've seen more of this lineup of EWF. Wade Flemons is very expressive too... on Help Somebody. I like it.

[@derekhanks4138]

Power to the Original Keyboard player Don Whitehead who helped with the creativity in the beginning. He himself is a great Keyboard Player and he is still living and creating music in 2021. How do I know because he is my Cousin. Please give him his credit as well. Peace and Love!

[@bradm.3775]

Yes I have spoken to Don Whitehead a few times, he was in the Pharoahs also

[@jazzatnight]

Props to your cousin Don Whitehead, did he play the piano solo on Fan the Fire (off the first EWF album)? Is he in contact with any other EWF members?

[@xxphactor]

@@bradm.3775 Ahh! That's where I know the name from! Did most of these members play with the Pharaohs?

[@derekhanks4138]

@@bradm.3775 Yes he played mostly on the Pharoahs In The Basement Album.

[@derekhanks4138]

The members he kept in touch with have all passed, Lou Satterfield, Don Hipmo, Myric. They were his Pharoah buddies@@jazzatnight

[@galenhubbard8784]

After the breakup of these incredible musicians.Maurice went on a serious recruiting mission.And the rest is history🙏🏽🔥

[@prezlarryrogers494]

Years ago I told people there's waaaay more footage of this group back in the day than they think. They didn't believe me... Now look at that!!

[@guitarplayernoteworthy2857]

You’re right...in all my years of following EWF I’ve never seen this CLASSIC footage!

[@liveintheburghwkevind.robi7145]

I saw this rendition back in 1970 in Fort Lewis....that's Sherrie Scott. I keep telling people Jessica Cleaves was not first. So glad this is on here. I'd love to see FAN THE FIRE.

[@johnhenningfield4360]

this first line-up of Earth, Wind and Fire played very high minded music & you can hear that Maurice drew sources from everyone and the music is beautiful and ahead of it's time

[@asage5801]

Not really for the early ‘70’s. Listen to earlier Sly and Herbie “headhunters” as well…

[@danielsanichiban]

This is amazing. I had the album with these tunes when I was a kid, but there was no seeing Earth Wind and Fire on TV, and no internet, it was just me and that record and these guys. Seeing this in 2022 is mindfucking in the best way. Thanks

[@nuthinbutlove]

I totally get that! It's the same for me when I see video clips of artists from when I only had their record or album to listen to and it was just me and their music... Before MTV, the Internet, KZbin... absolutely mind-blowing!

[@denisebarnhart1066]

You got that right

[@harrietjohnson1930]

One of the things I cherish about the internet 🌻

[@DavidWinder-kc4yz]

Same here I would be fortunate to occasionally catch something on pbs

[@DavidWinder-kc4yz]

I was about 14 years old when this came out later on I was able to buy the album with these songs on it, as a kid I was able to appreciate how deep their music was

[@zararity]

Typed in 'Earth Wind and Fire 1971' into the search bar and really did not expect to be watching real footage of this early a line up of EWF! Phenomenal share!

[@glemglenallan2370]

it took time to create EW&F, this is its first incarnation before the classic 9, Verdine is ready :) historical footage, thanks !!

[@emmetttill148]

the beginning of the greatest band of all time!!!

[@ericrobinson1789]

This archive footage is just something to behold. And just to think this was the beginning of something special going forward. Continue to rest Heavenly brother Maurice White.

[@GDCTT]

Wow!!! I can’t believe what I just witnessed. I’ve always wanted to see this generation of Earth Wind & Fire. Didn’t think it would ever be possible. Thank you so much for this.

[@quintbromley2112]

Heavy Miles Davis influence on that intro. Great segues and riffs throughout. The 70's were a glorious time.

[@uryic000]

I Love Earth Wind and Fire and who they are/were, what they represented, who they grew to become, what they did for my life personally. Even when I see this early iteration of them BEFORE, they BECAME the juggernaut that was EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE. This video still encourages me, because it says, "Everything, ....... has a beginning. You can see and hear the heart of Maurice even here. The raw ingredients are evident, even here. And oh yes there is Verdine.

[@tommorales8725]

Wow I'm blown away with this video thank u a great history video on some of the best music ever still bumping 2024 GOOD STUFF 👍🏻

[@swisscottage1070]

Priceless footage of Earth Wind and Fire in the very early days, Wow !!

[@jamesreed4259]

The rapper's in my era! True Musisician in my day!

[@lornamoon6620]

So amazing to see my dad on the sax he looks so cool, this is definitely never seen before footage. Thank you for sharing

[@tobydrums1]

He sounds great too.

[@Jeff_Segal]

So amazing!!!

[@shyman99]

Such a positive vibe. They look like they are loving every minute of playing. In four years they would be on top of the world.

[@SharonHayes-i7u]

I'm glad you kept the vision, Maurice, can you believe, Devotion, came out of this 4 years later.

[@calebdouglas7622]

Footage that I thought would never see the light of day. I would’ve also loved to here Moment Of Truth and Fan The Fire

[@kevinsinclair698]

I love this performance so much that I could easily watch it a thousand times!!!!

[@k4tes2]

THIS IS A PRECIOUS GEM

[@rwyatt26]

Wow!! The first incarnation of Earth, Wind & Fire!! Only within a few years, Maurice White, dismantles this version of EWF only keeping his brother Verdine to reform a new lineup with Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Johnny Graham, Jessica Cleaves, Ronnie Laws, Roland Bautista and Larry Dunn!!!!!

[@ragingbull3157]

Actually...they LEFT MAURICE. For real

[@ragingbull3157]

And the female is name SHERRY SCOTT. JESSICA came later

[@rwyatt26]

@@ragingbull3157 ok!!!

[@rwyatt26]

@@ragingbull3157 I read they were growing frustrated even while they were beginning to gain a following!!!!

[@thebigchief1503]

@@rwyatt26 they were never meant to be period destiny had to manifest in the Fab 9 the hit makers the real EWF as the world knows them to be period

[@RoninAli1]

Michael Beal sounds so sweet & strong on that guitar!

[@jazzatnight]

What ever happened to Michael Beal? I really liked his style, a cross between Al Mckay and Roland Bautista somewhat.

[@RoninAli1]

@@jazzatnight Not many know. He probably went into the medical field with his family. He came from money so he wasn’t going to be hurting when he left the band. I think Maurice was still cool with him until his later years.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Those brothers ( Maurice & Verdine) could play anything they put their minds too! That wasn’t no doubt! Loved some EW&F!

[@julianwilson2926]

Don't forget there's another brother, drummer Freddie White, he's not in this version of ewf.

[@oholm09]

​@julianwilson2926 he is a youngest actually all maurice half brothers by his father side cause their father was a doctor

[@charlesrobinson7469]

"Love Is Life" is a Good One. The harmonies & flow of the drums make the Song. The guitar is the seasoning. 👍🏾

[@RoninAli1]

The way they broke down Love Is Life!!

[@traviscarter1023]

I just became a fan not to long ago. This is 1971 vibe bra. So raw and uncut before all the famous songs. Everyone was so young and hungry.

[@Alexthegreat27]

Yeah man, that's always been one of my favorites of theirs. First time ever watching this lineup do it live, and I'm just giddy right now...

[@tedkay3750]

When self contained bands were being born! awesome time..71 was a good year for the birth of soul and funk bands!!~EWF, NEW BIRTH, OHIO PLAYERS, FUNKADELIC, ISLEY BRIOTTHERS, THE JB'S, BRASS CONSTRUCTION, THE TRAMPS, BLOOD STONE, EXPEINCE UNLIMITED, EU, THE BAR KAYS, MANDRILL, SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE, TOWER OF POWER! THE COMMODORES, JUST A FUNK AND SOUL EXPLOSION!

[@gregoryobryant6178]

The Isley Brothers pre-dated the other groups by a decade.

[@RoninAli1]

Sing it, Mama Sherry!

[@recordking2]

So great to see this /find this online! Wade Flemons is one distinct voice that I find absolutely awesome!

[@jazzatnight]

Thank U for posting this footage! I've waited 50 years to see this original lineup of EWF, an extension of the Salty Peppers. These songs were slick but I always wanted to see them do Fan the Fire.

[@rwyatt26]

💯 FACTS!!!!

[@premamadhurya]

The message is clear SPREAD LOVE!!! Everything about this is so perfect. So lucky to have these messengers in our time

[@Steve-mu1wu]

you guys at Reelin’ In The Years Productions are awesome for sharing this one !

[@ReelinInTheYears66]

Thank you glad you’re diggin’ it

[@proudcynophile1901]

This is what I call art! This is timeless!

[@caseybrown6848]

My favorite band of all time,ive only seen pictures of this 1971 lineup.Never did i expect to see a performance by them,stank you so much RITY!!please show more EWF from your vaults!!??

[@chee-chee9916]

Incredible. Love u Maurice. Why can't women look down to earth like that all the time.

[@RoninAli1]

This is the FIRST band under the name Earth, Wind and Fire!

[@lionheartroar3104]

Wait the guy in the middle (front) looks like Maurice White!

[@ReelinInTheYears66]

@@lionheartroar3104 because it is!

[@caseybrown6848]

@@ReelinInTheYears66 Please release more EWF from your vaults!!??

[@RoninAli1]

@@lionheartroar3104 LOL! That’s funny! It is.

[@RoninAli1]

@@ReelinInTheYears66 Do you have any EWF videos in 1972 with Ronnie Laws & Roland Bautista in the band?

[@torridd]

Thank you for this! I've been a fan since 1976!

[@ismaelrasul9421]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS, THE FOUNDATION OF EARTH WIND & FIRE, THIS IS 1971, 4 YEARS LATER THEY REALLY HIT IT OFF BIG. I REMEMBER THAT VERY 1st ALBUM, THE SONG "I THINK ABOUT LOVING YOU", THE #2 ALBUM WITH THE SONG POWER & "MOM". LOVE IS LIFE IS FROM THAT FIRST ALBUM, EW&F IS FOREVER WONDERFUL 🎵🎵🎵🎶🎼🎧👑

[@ragingbull3157]

@moabite sounds you are correct man

[@JamesEmanonMoss]

This is the best gift I can imagine to showcase my favorite group. Maurice is my reason for choosing the kalimba as my preferred instrument . Mo Pleasure and I used to be in a band before he joined EWF. I make kalimbas and gave one to Maurice via Mo Pleasure. It was made from a your. I hope it took on a journey musical and espiritual. Thank you. Peace, Blessings and Love.

[@btinsley1]

I still have the vinyl. I SOOOOO ENJOYED hearing & watching this!! Thank you😊

[@RustyKeys72]

This is indeed a valuable education and an inspiration for those of us who missed this era of real music. Thank you.

[@Alexthegreat27]

Aw man, that was friggen awesome!! Never seen live footage of this early EWF lineup from the 1st two albums which are great. Love is Life live? WHAAT? Love love, love this...

[@ricknemrecords]

Now this is some raw fire right here...I love this vibe of music...

[@reginaldstyles3129]

Early EWF The Beginning Of The Legendary Band 🙏💙😇😁

[@ragingbull3157]

Love is Life....yeah...yeah...yeah yeah yeah...loved it. Damn

[@galenhubbard8784]

Omg this is fantastic!

[@princegroove]

Yay! Back when talented African American artists actually played instruments on stage, and less mumble rappers existed. 😉

[@basilshahid2905]

Priceless! RIP Reese

[@karencoleman6442]

The early days of Earth Wind & Fire 🔥 wow. They sounds great!!! Check out Maurice White playingv the kilimba with such rhythm. Verdine look how young he was. I like the music. 😊 🎶

[@TC-1985]

Maurice looking All Cool!❤ RIP..😢

[@vicguzman6452]

El Gran Maestro del Ritmo y de la improvisacion musical siempre mostró su fuerza y riqueza en sus deliciosos arreglos. Su extraordinaria imaginación musical me enseño a apreciar la conjuncion de sonidos musicales. Hasta siempre gran Maestro y gracias por tu riqueza

[@DerrickMiller-ig8qs]

The greatest band ever to play

[@marvinhagler4721]

Them and Parliament Funkadelic

[@jamesreed4259]

High Minded Music!

[@premamadhurya]

Give LOVE from your heart!

[@AdamMalster]

Very, very cool. Play Love is Life at my funeral

[@nickharris9761]

Maurice White looking so cool !

[@michaelstewart6040]

Love Sherry's voice

[@shaunastokes1906]

Respectfully, I think that is Jessica Cleaves.

[@privatejoy7587]

​@@shaunastokes1906 respectfully its not, thats sherry scott

[@shaunastokes1906]

@@privatejoy7587 thank you

[@MsWildberry1]

I struck gold finding this footage. Thank you so much ❤️

[@caesargarcia1313]

Thank you Reeling in the Years!! You made my days with this!

[@jeffreylyons6957]

In my opinion, between I loved ewf sound between 1971-74.it was raw and uncommercial.

[@funkbox1000]

71-77

[@lamerimedhem5743]

Great Maurice !!

[@MichaelWorsley-p7k]

Earth wind and fire bad tune released on the self titled album Sunday February 28 1971 9 months before I was born

[@angelomelville9084]

Meanwhile somewhere a shy dude named Prince was quiet in his room watching the show on Tv and absorbing every note.

[@amazing50000]

Yep. Even went later on to get the same guys managing Earth, Wind & Fire to manage him early in his career.

[@DbeeM]

Ooooooh weeeee! This is funkiest shit I’ve ever heard . Love EWF between years 70-76 .✌🏽

[@torridd]

Cool hat!

[@torridd]

Their first album. Great stuff!

[@gregellis5456]

My good friend Billy Engel played piano with earth wind and fire in the 1970s he justed passed away wasn't with them for long then went to college

[@Powerfulchange712]

Wow!!! That’s sooo deeeep🖤🫶🏽 soooo koooool and interesting.

[@apmatematica7]

Gracias por compartir este grato video. Qué sorpresa!!!

[@scottiel.smithsr.5992]

First song I ever heard by EWF, Love Is Life. Heard it on a Detroit jazz station.

[@tysonboy1980]

This was great!

[@dianezulu8534]

LOVE LOVE LOVE forever...EARTH WIND and FIRE.....

[@johncaldwell881]

The original lineup

[@michaeldean9338]

LOVE IT!!! Thanks so much for this footage!

[@trademark1874]

Thanks for the Upload, EWF have a big place in my heart, your songs helped me when i was deepest down. And i love to see these rare gems, much LOVE :) :) :)

[@galenhubbard8784]

This is incredible

[@hermanstewart1463]

Great viewing this early concept of EW & F , when they played a kind of blues, jazz ,r & b fusion ,their musical concepts simular to what their sound evolved into.

[@iniuram8231]

gorgeous lady

[@mightymouse151]

This is great!! Thx for this footage.

[@jayslpstapes519]

The original guitarist Michael Beal is underrated as there’s much influence of his peers in his playing at the time and it’s evident in this performance as it has a bit of Hendrix with his choice of effects and much phil upchurch and many other Chicago guitarist can be a source of his sound here

[@sinaticos.rockers9444]

😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲 Aún no lo creo, primera formación 😲😲😲❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maureengilligo1960]

Awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@christophermatthias6019]

Thanks for sharing it! Greetings from Lima, Peru!

[@saltalavera8258]

The birth of the entity that is Earth Wind & Fire !!!

[@elihubildad6677]

The original earth wind and fire

[@manuelmarquez8612]

One of the badasst group from the 70's needs no introduction.... EWF tho🎶🎵🎤💪

[@garysmith8073]

Please keep it coming !!!!!! I know somewhere there's a show with the TCB on the stage. They're doing Time is On Your Side.

[@derekgreen4584]

NUMBER ONE FAN !

[@meetdogblack8277]

🫡🇺🇸…yes Sirrr!

[@markjohnson9485]

Very cool look at early Earth Wind and Fire.... this group is nice, great sound. Wonder what happened with this band.

[@obedirect5491]

superb quality.; thk you for posting!! EWF is my fave group alongside George Clinton/Parliament/Funkadelic/P-Funk.

[@Isennols]

Es sorprendente ver al EWF que dieron origen!

[@RoninAli1]

Thank you for this!

[@silkstargazer3634]

Homage to our heros of music: EW&F. Think that might be Jean Carne. She did two albums with Maurice & the group at his request and both were in 1971.

[@emmetttill148]

that's sherry scott

[@silkstargazer3634]

@@emmetttill148 Thank you. And I believe a founding member: 69-72

[@emmetttill148]

@@silkstargazer3634 yes

[@joseflorescamacho5578]

Recuerdo como si fuera ayer, funk

[@WORDLIFE1]

Now this some good sh:t here.Truly outtasight.🌍🌪🔥

[@Cypeadelic1]

Let’s not forget, Roland Bautista and Ronnie Laws

[@shaunastokes1906]

Ronnie Laws left right before the last Days and Times Albium

[@nuare]

Thank you for upload this video!

[@sambanks2105]

For the real EWF fans timeless.