The 18 Best Earth, Wind & Fire Songs of All Time

Earth, Wind & Fire created a catalog of extraordinary depth — joyful funk anthems, orchestrated soul ballads, and jazz-infused grooves that have never gone out of style. From the timeless opening riff of September to the lush grandeur of Fantasy, which track defines the band for you?

1

September

Their most iconic track — a joyful disco anthem built around an irresistible opening riff and Maurice White's euphoric vocal.

1000pts

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2

Boogie Wonderland

High-energy disco collaboration with The Emotions featuring complex brass arrangements and soaring call-and-response harmonies.

765pts

3

Brazilian Rhyme (Beijo)

A silky interlude from 1977's All 'n All album featuring a famous falsetto hook that became hugely influential in hip-hop sampling.

526pts

4

Fantasy

Lush, orchestrated track from 1977 blending jazz, funk, and full orchestra into one of their most sonically ambitious recordings.

367pts

5

I'll Write a Song for You

A tender, slow-burn ballad from 1977 that showcases the group's quieter, more intimate side through layered vocal harmonies.

367pts

6

Keep Your Head to the Sky

Uplifting gospel-infused track from 1973 that showcases the band's spiritual foundation and Maurice White's Egyptology-influenced vision.

328pts

7

Star

Soaring inspirational track from 1979's I Am album, anchored by Philip Bailey's ethereal falsetto and a message of self-belief.

328pts

8

Serpentine Fire

A propulsive, brass-heavy funk track from 1977 driven by interlocking horn-section riffs and Maurice White's fiery delivery.

285pts

9

Got to Get You into My Life

A funky reworking of the Beatles classic that became one of their biggest crossover hits from the 1978 Sgt. Pepper soundtrack.

285pts

10

Devotion

A deeply spiritual track from their 1974 album that highlights the band's gospel roots and Maurice White's philosophical lyrical vision.

237pts

11

That's the Way of the World

The soulful title track of their landmark 1975 album, a smooth groove that distills the band's spiritual optimism into a radio classic.

183pts

12

Let's Groove

A funky dance-floor anthem from 1981 with smooth synths and Philip Bailey's effortless lead vocal.

85pts

13

After the Love Has Gone

A silky, sophisticated R&B ballad from 1979 that showcases the band's gift for lush, orchestrated pop songcraft.

52pts

14

Sing a Song

Catchy, optimistic R&B groove from 1975 that became a reliable radio staple and showcases the band's melodic pop instincts.

52pts

15

In the Stone

Grand, uplifting anthem from 1979's I Am album featuring a sweeping orchestral outro and a powerful message about love's permanence.

1pts

16

Shining Star

The band's only Billboard Hot 100 number-one, a tight funk anthem from 1975 inspired by Maurice White's contemplation of the night sky.

1pts

17

Reasons

Soaring ballad from 1975 anchored by Philip Bailey's celebrated multi-octave falsetto over a bed of silky strings.

1pts

18

Getaway

Energetic, uptempo R&B hit from 1976 with intricate percussion and layered harmonies that epitomize the band's live energy.

1pts