Shining Star was released January 21 1975 as the lead single from the album That’s the Way of the World. It was written by Maurice White, Philip Bailey and Larry Dunn and produced by Maurice White and Charles Stepney. The song blends funk, progressive soul and disco and runs approximately 2 minutes 50 seconds. It reached number 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Hot Soul Singles charts, becoming the band’s first crossover hit. Shining Star won a Grammy in 1976 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. It has been certified Gold in the United States a… read more
Shining Star was released January 21 1975 as the lead single from the album That’s the Way of the World. It was written by Maurice White, Philip Bail… read more
Shining Star was released January 21 1975 as the lead single from the album That’s the Way of the World. It was written by Maurice White, Philip Bailey and Larry Dunn and produced by Mau… read more
Earth, Wind & Fire (EW&F or EWF) is an American band whose music spans the genres of jazz, R&B, soul, funk, disco, pop, Latin, and Afro-pop. They are among the best-selling bands of all time, with sales of over 90 million records worldwide. The band was formed in Chicago by Maurice White in 1969, growing out of the Salty Peppers. Prominent members have included Verdine White, Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Larry Dunn, Al McKay, Roland Bautista, Robert Brookins, Sonny Emory, Fred Ravel, Ronnie Laws, Sheldon Reynolds, and Andrew Woolfolk. The band is known for its kalimba s… read more
Earth, Wind & Fire (EW&F or EWF) is an American band whose music spans the genres of jazz, R&B, soul, funk, disco, pop, Latin, and Afro-pop. They are among the best-selling band… read more
Earth, Wind & Fire (EW&F or EWF) is an American band whose music spans the genres of jazz, R&B, soul, funk, disco, pop, Latin, and Afro-pop. They are among the best-selling bands of all time, with sales of over 90 million r… read more
