Spirit [Bonus Tracks]

by Earth, Wind & Fire

Overview

With That's the Way of the World having enjoyed multi-platinum success, Earth, Wind & Fire had a lot to live up to when the time came for another studio project. And the soul powerhouse didn't let anyone down (either commercially or creatively) on the outstanding Spirit, which boasted hits ranging from the optimistic "On Your Face" and the passionate funk classic "Getaway" to the poetic ballad "Imagination." Philip Bailey is as charismatic as ever on "Imagination" and the gorgeous title song. Maurice White's message and vision (an interesting blend of Afro-American Christianity and Eastern philosophy) was as positive and uplifting as ever, and as always, EWF expressed this positivity without being Pollyanna-ish or corny. And even if one didn't take EWF's calls for unity, hard work, self-respect, and faith in God to heart, they had no problem with their solid grooves. [The 2001 CD reissue adds five previously unreleased bonus tracks, including an alternate mix of "Saturday Nite," an "Angels Mix" of "Imagination," "Departure (The Traveler)," and two songs that did not appear on the original album in an alternate form.] ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	04/10/2001
Label:	Bmg / Sony Music Entertainment
UPC:	0886976977023
Rank:	32550

Tracks

1. Getaway
2. On Your Face
3. Imagination
4. Spirit
5. Saturday Nite
6. Earth, Wind & Fire
7. Departure
8. Biyo
9. Burnin' Bush
10. Saturday Nite [Alternate Mix]
11. Seraphim
12. Imagination [Angels Mix]
13. Departure (The Traveler)
14. African Symphony

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Earth, Wind & Fire   Primary Artist
Maurice White   Percussion,Drums,Vocals,Kalimba,Timbales
Louis Satterfield   Trombone
Philip Bailey   Congas,Vocals,Percussion
Oscar Brashear   Trumpet
Michael Harris   Trumpet
Johnny Graham   Guitar,Trumpet,Percussion,Lead Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Dick Hyde   Trombone
Denyse Buffum   Viola
Arthur Maebe   Horn,French Horn
Assa Drori   Violin
Al McKay   Sitar,Guitar,Percussion,Lead Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm),Vocals (Background)
Ronald Cooper   Cello
Linn Subotnick   Viola
Sidney Muldrow   French Horn
Rollice Dale   Viola
Barbara Thomason   Viola
James Dunham   Viola
Marilyn Robinson   Horn,French Horn
Joy Lyle   Violin
Paul Polivnick   Viola
David Duke   French Horn
Art Maebe   French Horn
Kenneth Yerke   Violin
Carl LaMagna   Violin
Steve Madaio   Trumpet
Andrew Woolfolk   Wind,Flute,Saxophone,Percussion
Marilyn Baker   Viola
Chuck Findley   Trumpet
Larry Dunn   Organ,Piano,Keyboards,Mini Moog,Synthesizer,Music Direction,Moog Synthesizer
Dorothy Ashby   Harp
George Bohanon   Trombone
Marie Fera   Cello
Lew McCreary   Trombone,Trombone (Bass)
Harvey Mason, Sr.   Percussion
Haim Shtrum   Violin
Tommy Johnson   Horn,Tuba
Charles Loper   Trombone
Fred White   Drums,Percussion
Dennis Karmazyn   Cello
Verdine White   Bass,Vocals,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Jerry Peters   Piano,Keyboards
Ralph Johnson   Drums,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Winterton Garvey   Violin
George Bohannon   Trombone
Don Myrick   Saxophone
David Campbell   Viola
Harris Goldman   Violin
Ken Yerke   Violin
Harry Shlutz   Cello
Sandy Seemore   Violin

Technical Credits

Mark Wilder   Mastering
Philip Bailey   Composer
Tom Tom 84   Arranger
Al McKay   Composer
Tom Steele   Illustrations,Design
Stephan Moore   Project Coordinator
Steve Newman   Design
Urve Kuusik   Inlay Photography
Dean Rod   Assistant Engineer
Ethan Russell   Photography
Herb Powell   Liner Notes
Richard Goodman   Assistant Engineer
Charles Goodman   Assistant Engineer
Skip Scarborough   Composer
Paul Klingberg   Mixing
J. Peters   Composer
Larry Dunn   Composer
Leo Sacks   Mixing,Producer
Peter Cor   Composer
Maurice White   Mixing,Composer,Producer
Beloyd Taylor   Composer
Charles Stepney   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Louis Silas, Jr.   Composer
Jerry Peters   Arranger,Composer
George Massenburg   Mixing,Engineer,Remixing
Howard Fritzson   Art Direction