That's The Way Of The World: Alive In '75
This isn't really a major archival release, but that doesn't mean it isn't an enjoyable one, either. Capturing a series of highlights from Earth Wind & Fire s breakthrough 1975 tour -- all selected by Maurice White -- That's the Way of the World may not have the ebb and flow of a proper live set, but it does have the advantage of burning bright consistently throughout the record. This isn't just because of White s very selections, but because this is when EWF was at their peak as a white-hot funk band, laying down tight, monstrous grooves and turning out lively, interesting jams on top of that. All of that is captured well on this nine-track live album (not counting the "Overture" and "Interlude" ; even when the group brings down the tempo on "Reasons" and "That's the Way of the World," the music doesn't turn flaccid -- it still smolders. This doesn't quite mean it's an earth-shattering release, but it's a fun record, something that the group's fans -- particularly those who loved the group's early peak years -- will surely dig. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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Credits »
Philip Bailey - Group Member
Earth, Wind & Fire - Arranger
Earth, Wind & Fire - Main Performer
Michael Harris - ?
Maurice White - Solo Instrumental
Maurice White - Producer
Maurice White - Soloist
Maurice White - Concert Producer
Maurice White - Group Member
Ramsey Lewis - Soloist
Ramsey Lewis - Guest Appearance
Steven Berkowitz - A&R
Larry Dunn - Synthesizer Programming
Larry Dunn - Group Member
Ralph Johnson - ?
Ralph Johnson - Group Member
Matthew Kelly - Tape Research
Paul Klingberg - Producer
Paul Klingberg - Mixing
Paul Klingberg - Concert Producer
George Massenburg - Engineer
Al McKay - Group Member
Don Myrick - Soloist
Don Myrick - Group Member
Louis Satterfield - Group Member
Charles Stepney - Arranger
Verdine White - Group Member
Mark Wilder - Mastering
Andrew Woolfolk - Group Member
David Ritz - Liner Notes
Leo Sacks - Producer
Leo Sacks - Concert Producer
Chuck Stewart - Photography
Simon Fowler - Photography
Howard Fritzson - Art Direction
Chris Walter - Photography
Steve Newman - Design
Michael Putland - Photography
Richard Salvato - Direction
Patti Matheny - Artist Coordination
Kyle Wofford - Artist Coordination
Cameron Marcarelli - Assistant
Redferns - Photography
Stacey Boyle - Tape Research
Retna - Photography
Darren Salmieri - Artist Coordination
Mark Unterberger - Packaging Manager
Art Macnow - Direction
Woody Pornpitaksuk - Authoring
Lisa Buckler - Project Director
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