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Released 30 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • danceable grooves for celebration
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • uplifting vibes for gatherings
  • for sunny afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, introspective tracks
  • prefer single, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Themes
disco-infused celebration· live performance energy
Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Chic· Kool & The Gang· Prince
Sounds like this from elsewhere
C'est Chic by Chic — Shares vibrant disco grooves and celebratory energy that define both live performance and dance floors.
1999 by Prince — Combines funk-infused rhythms with a party atmosphere, echoing the live energy of R&B performances.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 In the Stone 2:41
  • 2 September 2:27
  • 3 Let Your Feelings Show 1:37
  • 4 Let's Groove 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 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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