Greatest Hits Live
Earth, Wind & Fire · 1996
75 min · 18 tracks · funk · R&B
A vibrant collection of funk and soul classics, electrifying audiences with grooves and timeless melodies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- danceable grooves for celebration nostalgic sing-alongs with friends dynamic journey with peaks
- Context
- By the time 'Greatest Hits Live' was released in 1996, Earth, Wind & Fire had already established themselves as one of the most influential bands in funk and R&B. This album came after their commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s, showcasing their enduring popularity through live performances that celebrated their extensive catalog.
- If you like
- funk, R&B
Greatest Hits Live is an album by Earth, Wind & Fire, released in 1996. A vibrant collection of funk and soul classics, electrifying audiences with grooves and timeless melodies. 'Greatest Hits Live' reached significant commercial success, charting on the Billboard Top R&B Albums. The live renditions of hits like 'September' and 'Let's Groove' contributed to the band's legacy, revitalizing interest in their music during a time when nostalgia for classic funk and R&B was resurging. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greatest Hits Live sound like?
A vibrant collection of funk and soul classics, electrifying audiences with grooves and timeless melodies. Rooted in funk and R&B.
What makes Greatest Hits Live by Earth, Wind & Fire notable?
'Greatest Hits Live' reached significant commercial success, charting on the Billboard Top R&B Albums. The live renditions of hits like 'September' and 'Let's Groove' contributed to the band's legacy, revitalizing interest in their music during a time when nostalgia for classic funk and R&B was resurging. By the time 'Greatest Hits Live' was released in 1996, Earth, Wind & Fire had already established themselves as one of the most influential bands in funk and R&B. This album came after their commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s, showcasing their enduring popularity through live performances that celebrated their extensive catalog.
Who is Greatest Hits Live for?
Greatest Hits Live works well if you're into danceable grooves for celebration, nostalgic sing-alongs with friends and dynamic journey with peaks.
How many songs are on Greatest Hits Live?
Greatest Hits Live has 18 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In the Stone 2:41
- 2 September Standout 2:27
- 3 Let Your Feelings Show 1:37
- 4 Let's Groove Standout 3:10
- 5 Sun Goddess 5:37
- 6 Can't Hide Love 3:25
- 7 Boogie Wonderland 3:21
- 8 Fantasy 5:23
- 9 Reasons Standout 7:38
- 10 That's the Way of the World 5:25
- 11 Africano 5:54
- 12 I'll Write a Song for You 3:26
- 13 Be Ever Wonderful 3:44
- 14 After the Love Is Gone 4:40
- 15 Shining Star 4:36
- 16 System of Survival 5:48
- 17 Sing a Song 1:30
- 18 Devotion 5:03
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