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:

1. Help Somebody – Wade Flemons,Maurice White, Don Whitehead
2. Moment of Truth – Wade Flemons,Maurice White, Don Whitehead
3. Love is Life – Wade Flemons,Maurice White, Don Whitehead
4. Fan is the Fire – Wade Flemons,Maurice White, Don Whitehead
5. C’mon Children – Michael Beal, Wade Flemons, Maurice White,Verdine White, Don Whitehead
6. This World Today – Wade Flemons, Maurice White,Don Whitehead
7. Bad Tune – Michael Beal, Wade Flemons, Maurice White, Verdine White, Don Whitehead