The Need of Love
by Earth, Wind and Fire
- Type: Album
- Released: November 1971
- Label: Warner Bros.
- Country: United States
- Length: 31:47
- Community rating: 3.26/5 from 2 ratings
Artists on this release: Verdine White, Maurice White, Wind, Alexander Thomas, Wade Flemons, Chester Washington, Joe Wissert, Yackov Ben Israel, Don Whitehead, Sherry Scott, Michael Beal
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Recorded prior to the massive commercial crossover of their later lineups, 'The Need of Love' showcases the original incarnation of Earth, Wind and Fire. The album explores dense, avant-garde-leaning funk and sprawling psychedelic soul, including a ten-minute interpretation of 'Everything Is Everything'.
Genres
Descriptors: Fusion, complex, progressive, avant-garde, improvisation
Tracklist
- Energy (9:40)
- Beauty (4:15)
- I Can Feel It in My Bones (5:07)
- I Think About Lovin' You (5:57)
- Everything Is Everything (6:46)
Credits
- Earth, Wind & Fire - primary artist, arranged by, composed by
- Verdine White - bass
- Maurice White - drums, percussion, kalimba, vocals, written-by
- Michael Beal - guitar, harmonica
- Yackov Ben Israel - percussion, congas
- Don Whitehead - piano, electric piano, vocals, written-by
- Chester Washington - tenor saxophone
- Alexander Thomas - trombone