In February 1971, “Warner Bros” label released the self-titled debut Earth, Wind & Fire album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Sunset Sound Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Joe Wissert.
Personnel:
- Sherry Scott – vocals
- Michael Beal – guitars
- Wade Flemons – vocals, electric piano
- Don Whitehead – vocals, acoustic and electric piano
- Verdine White– bass
- Maurice White– vocals, percussion, drums, electric kalimba
- Phillard Williams – percussion,conga
- Leslie Drayton –trumpet
- Alexander Thomas –trombone
- Chet Washington – reeds
- Leslie Drayton – horn arrangements
- Bruce Botnick – recording
- Ed Thrasher – art direction
- Mary Ann Dibs – design
- Russ Smith – artwork
Track listing:
- Help Somebody – Wade Flemons,Maurice White, Don Whitehead
- Moment of Truth – Wade Flemons,Maurice White, Don Whitehead
- Love is Life – Wade Flemons,Maurice White, Don Whitehead
- Fan is the Fire – Wade Flemons,Maurice White, Don Whitehead
- C’mon Children – Michael Beal, Wade Flemons, Maurice White,Verdine White, Don Whitehead
- This World Today – Wade Flemons, Maurice White,Don Whitehead
- Bad Tune – Michael Beal, Wade Flemons, Maurice White, Verdine White, Don Whitehead