Earth, Wind & Fire - Gratitude (2LP, Translucent Blue vinyl)
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Philip Bailey - vocals, congas, percussion
Larry Dunn - organ, piano, Moog synthesizer
Johnny Graham - guitar
Michael Harris - trumpet
Ralph Johnson - drums, percussion
Perry Jones - talking voice (A1)
Al McKay - guitar, percussion
Don Myrick - saxophone
Louis Satterfield - trombone
Fred White - drums, percussion
Maurice White - vocals, drums, timbales, kalimba
Verdine White - vocals, bass, percussion
Andrew Woolfolk - percussion, saxophone
2 LPs, Gatefold Cover
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Translucent Blue
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Live
Record Press : RTI
Label : Friday Music
Original Label : Columbia
Recorded Live on February 11, 1978, at Hollywood Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California for a TV Variety Special
Engineered & mixed by George Massenburg
Produced by Charles Stepney
Remastered by Joe Reagoso
Originally released in 1975
Reissued in 2015
Tracks:
Side A :
- Africano / Power Medley
- Yearnin' Learnin'
- Devotion
Side B :
- Sun Goddess
- Reasons
- Sing A Message To You
Side C :
- Shining Star
- New World Symphony
- Sunshine
Side D :
- Singasong
- Gratitude
- Celebrate
- Can't Hide Love
Reviews :
"With That's the Way of the World having made Earth, Wind & Fire one of the best-selling soul bands of the 1970s, Maurice White and co. had no problem filling large arenas. As dynamic as EWF was on-stage, it's a shame that there isn't more documentation of the band's live show. Only one live EWF album was released by a major label in America, the superb Gratitude. First a two-LP set and later reissued on CD, Gratitude brilliantly captures the excitement EWF generated on-stage at its creative peak. Neither hardcore EWF devotees nor more casual listeners should deprive themselves of the joys of the live versions of "Shining Star" and "Yearnin' Learnin'." Maurice White is magnificent throughout, and Philip Bailey truly soars on extended versions of "Reasons" (which boasts a memorable alto sax solo by guest Don Myrick) and "Devotion." The album also introduced some excellent new studio songs, including the haunting "Can't Hide Love" and the uplifting "Sing a Song." One could nitpick and wish for live versions of "Evil," "Keep Your Head to the Sky," and "Kalimba Song," but the bottom line is that Gratitude is one of EWF's finest accomplishments." AllMusic Review by Alex Henderso
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4,5 / 5 , Discogs : 4,2 / 5