아직도 펑키/소울 사운드에 관해서는 최고의 그룹으로 거론되고 있는 어스 윈드 앤 파이어의 정수를 가장 잘 담아놓은 작품으로 꼽아도 좋을만큼 두장의 CD에 가득 들어찬 그들의 베스트 곡 모음집. 보컬과 드럼, 그리고 밴드의 핵심 작곡가로 활동하던 모리스 화이트의 뛰어난 감각을 중심으로 결성된 흑인그룹이지만, 백인들까지 이들의 음악에 열광하게 만들었던 뛰어난 R&B/펑키/소울 그룹이다. 밴드의 초창기 음악에 좀더 댄서블한 사운드를 가미해 대단한 인기를 모았던 디스코 시절까지 망라한 이 에센셜 앨범은 그들의 음악적인 특징인 섹시한 그루브를 남기지 않고 보여준다. 그런 리듬감이 살아있는 곡 가운데 하나가 `Shining Star`다. 가만히 앉아있도록 하지 않는 펑키한 리듬 감각과 곡 구성의 빼어남을 맛볼 수 있는 이 곡은 채 3분이 되지 않는 러닝타임을 가지고 있는데도 상당한 매력을 발산한다. 이들이 활동하던 시기의 음악으로 꾸며놓은 최근 영화 `오스틴 파워 3`에도 삽입되어 명실상부한 어스 윈드 앤 파이어의 대표곡으로 인정받은 `Shining Star`는 R&B에 펑키한 감각과 소울풀한 보컬이 어울리면서 어떻게 발전하고 있는가 잘 보여준다. .... ....
Walk around, why wear a frown Say little people, try to put you down What you need, a helpin' hand All the strength, at your command
How's ya faith? Cause ya faith is you Who you kiddin', to yourself be true Spread ya love, for a brighter day For what ya search, you'll find a way
We are people, of the mighty Mighty people of the sun In our hearts lies all the answers To the truth you can't run from
Eagle flies, every seven days Still cryin the blues, all about ya pay What ya gonna do? Bout your living thang Will ya make it better, or just complain
Everday is real, don't run from fear Cause better days are very near There are times when you are bound to cry One more time, head to the sky
We are people, of the mighty Mighty people of the sun In our hearts lies all the answers To the truth you can't run from
Evil, runnin' through our brain, we and evil's about the same. Bad blood through our body flows, where's the love nobody knows. Beauty in our face you see, tryin' to hide all our misery, but Evil, runnin' through my brain, me and evil are about the same.
Evil... in our life Evil... causin' strife
Lookin for a place to gild a little light in our souls and minds Maybe if we learn to pray life would lend us sunshiny days. And evil runnnin' thru our brains turn to love and won't be the blame.
Thru devotion, blessed are the children Praise the teacher, that brings true love to many your devotion, opens all life's treasures and deliverance, from the fruits of evil. So our mission, to bring a melody, ringin' voices sing sweet harmony
For you here's a song, to make your day brighter. One that will last, you long thru troubled days. Giving your heart the light to brighten. All of the dark that falls in your way You need devotion. bless the children deliverance from the fruits of evil
In everyone's life, there's a need to be happy. Let the sun shine, a smile your way. Open your heart, feel a touch of devotion. Maybe this song, will help uplift your day.
Saw it in a store, one day. Thought it might, make me play Future music all for you-
Seen me thru my hardest times- thought it was 'bout time, to open a new world just for you-
Fills all my needs, gave me the key Door was open, for me to see Playin around the world, touchin' All the boys and girls with a new love to make them free
Kalimba, ooh kalimba, play me a tune Kalimba, ooh kalimba, I'm glad I found you Kalimba, ooh kalimba, play me a tune Kalimba, ooh kalimba sends a message to you
If you lend an ear, and you have no fear The vibration will move your mind It's new to you, sounds true to you Sacred music before it's time
Play it for ya now, wanna see just how, my kalimba get next to you Are you ready now, well get ready Come along, groove with the new-
Kalimba, ooh kalimba, play me a tune Kalimba, ooh kalimba, I'm glad I found you Kalimba, ooh kalimba, play me a tune Kalimba, ooh kalimba sends a message to you
When you wish upon a star Dreams will take you very far, yeah But when you wish upon a dream Life ain't always what it seems, oh yeah What'd you see, on nights so clear In the sky, so very dear, yeah
You're a shining star No matter who you are Shining bright to see What you could truly be (What you could truly be)
Shining star come into view To shine its watchful light on you, yeah Give you strength to carry on, yeah Girl, make your body big and strong, yeah
Born a man-child of the sun, yeah Yeah, saw my work had just begun Yeah, Found I had to stand alone, yeah Well bless it now I've got my own, oh yeah
So if you find yourself in need Why dontcha listen to these worlds of heed Be a giant, or grain of sand Words of wisdom - "Yes, I can"
You're a shining star No matter who you are Shining bright to see What you can truly be [Repeat 3x]
Shining star, for you to see What your life can truly be [Repeat 3x]
Hearts of fire creates love desire Take you high and higher to the world you belong Hearts of fire creates love desire High and higher to your place on the throne We've come together on this special day To sing our message loud and clear Looking back we've touched on sorrowful days Future pass, they disappear You will find peace of mind If you look way down in your heart and soul Don't hesitate 멵ause the world seems cold Stay young at heart 멵ause you're never (never, never, ..) old at heart That's the way of the world Plant your flower and you grow a pearl A child is born with a heart of gold The way of the world makes his heart grow cold
We know it's been time talking to you, So we figure we lay it on you. Let you know how we feel about, love. Paint a pretty smile, each day lovin, is a blessing, never let it fade away. It's all about love
Build yourself a true romance, There's beauty that surround you you deserve, just one more chance
My dear, my dear
Let the light snine, all through your mind feel your little, heart a glow. Take the time, make up your mind It's all about love
Talking to yourself is fine makes you feel, much better, know just where to draw the line
My dear, my dear
Bound to fall in love one day surely and you need it, pretty smile will always say it's all about love
We want to take this moment to run down a couple of things about things we see everyday.
Now, I want you to stop whatever you're doing. You're doing. Just stop. You know, they say there' s beauty in the eyes which I say is not the fact. 'Cause you are as beautiful as your thoughts, right on.
You know, for instance, we study all kin kinds of sciences, astrogy, mysticism, religion, so forth we did. And like coming from here place, all these things help because if you?re inside your inner self Have mercy!
Now. there's an outer self we got to deal with the one that likes to go to parties, one that likes to dress up and be cool and look pretty, all ego-trips avel all this.
Hear you all, I'm trying to tell you, you gotta love you. And learn all the beautiful things around you, trees and birds. And if there ain't no beauty, you got to make some beauty. Have mercy! Listen to me, Yeah
Now, I'm craving your body, is this real Temperatures rising, I don't want to feel I'm in the wrong place to be real Woahh and I'm; longing to love you just for a night, Kissing and hugging and holding you tight Please let me love you with all my might
Reasons, the reasons that we hear, The reasons that we fear our feelings a-won't disappear
Oooh! And- after the love game has been played All our illusions were just a parade And all the reasons start to fade
(Layering Chorus) LA-LA-LA-ETC After all our reasons why All the reasons were a lie After all the reasons lo-ove was ne'er decide
And, longing to love you for one night Please let me love you with all of my might, baaaaby OOOHHH, Baby!
Reasons, the reasons that we hear, The reasons that we fear our feelings a-won't disappear
Oooh! And after the love games have been played All our illusions were just a parade And all the reasons start to fade
And, in the morning when I rise, no longer feeling hynotized For no reasons, our reasons, our reasons have no pri-ii-de
(Layering Chorus) LA-LA-LA-ETC After all the reasons why All of the reasons were a lie After all the reasons lo-ove was ne'er decide
(Phillips last solo) Heeehhhhh, Ooooh, yeaahhh, Oohhh Baby, I can't find the reasons That my love won't disappear Can't find the reasons Why I love you ,my baby, my dear Can't find the reasons Wanna love you all night Can't find the reasons Gotta squeeze ya, real tight Can't find the reasons Baby- yeah, For my tears Can't find the reasons Why I love ya....(fade to black)
When you feel down and out Sing a song, it'll make your day Here's a time to shout Sing a song, it'll make a way Sometimes it's hard to care Sing a song, it'll make your day A smile so hard to bear Sing a song, it'll make a way Singasong Singasong Singasong Singasong
Bring your heart to believing Sing a song, it'll make your day Life ain't about no retrieving Sing a song, it'll make a way Give yourself what you need Sing a song, it'll make your day Smile, smile smile and believe Sing a song, it'll make a way Singasong Singasong Singasong Singasong
You want my love and you can't deny you know it's true, but you try to hide, yeah You turn down love like it's really bad, ow You can't give what you never had, yeah Well bless your soul, you can fool a few, ha ha Ah, I know the truth now so do you, how how
(You can't hide, I betcha, hoo,) Betcha (Betcha) Can뭪 hide love, can뭪 hide love, well I betcha (girl, I betcha) I can뭪 hide, yeah (feel inside)
You can't pretend there's nothing there Girl, I look in your eyes, I see you care So why not stop trying to run and hide You won't find out, if you never try,
(You want my love, I betcha,) Ooooo, yeah, whoa oh whoa (Hoo, Betcha)
You want my love, well I betcha (girl, I betcha) Whoa oh whoa, I뭭e a feeling inside (feel inside)
Love has found the time for kissing, yeah can you find the time to listen Life뭩 found the time to want you, yeah can you find the time for blissing, yeah, how, how.
So you say you tried But you just can't find the pleasure People around you givin' you pressure Try to resist all the hurt that's all Around you If you taste it, it will haunt you
So come, take me by the hand, We'll leave this troubled land I know we can, I know we can, I know we can, I know we can Getaway
Watch for the signs That lead in the right direction Not to heed them is a bad reflection They'll show you the way Into what you have been seeking To ignore them you're only cheating
So come, take me by the hand, We'll leave this troubled land I know we can getaway Getaway
Lay awake every night Till the sun comes up in the morning Nothing exciting, it all seems boring Make up your mind which way to go about it To your road, you just don't doubt it.
So come, take me by the hand, We'll leave this troubled land I know we can, I know we can, I know we can, I know we can Getaway
It was Saturday nite, the moon was bright Shining down, it's harvest light Music all around to hear, set the stage And atmosphere--many dress to suit Their taste, participate in the ego race Tonite's the night, for you to be Biggest man in history Saturday nite's your curtain call You found your place after all I saw a face in the crowd Sayin' nothin', yet talking loud Life is just a day Living games we play London Bridge is fallin' down Do what Simon says Doing what you feel, Games can be unreal Humpty-Dumpty when you fall There be no one here to call Life is stil your mystery You see, you see, you see
Many friends, who gather 'round In hope, to feel safe and sound We emphasize, to make it clear Our stumbling nations atmosphere While looking thru the looking glass Our vision show, a stormy past When you gonna wake, and see the sun-- Stop wasting time and having fun Life is just a day Daily games we play London Bridge has fallen down You did what Simon said Doing what you feel Games are so unreal Humpty-Dumpty why'd you fall You see there's no one here to call Now we've solved this mystery You see, you see, you see
Father, open our eyes, that we may see, to follow thee. Oh lord grant us, thy lovin' peace, and let all dissension cease. Let our fait, each day increase, and Master - Lord please- Open our eyes, open our eyes-
He has given us, hills and mountains, he has given us, level places. He has given us food and clothing, given us shelter from the storm and the rain- And all that he provided, kept us shelter from the storm and the rain-
Grant us thy lovin' peace, and let all dissension cease, let our faith each day increase, and Master - Lord please Open our eyes, open our eyes
Got to get you into my life, into my life Got to get you into my life, into my life Got to get you into my life, into my life Got to get you into my life, into my life Got to get you into my life, into my life
I was alone, I took a ride I didn't know what I would find there. Another road where maybe I could see another sign there. Ooh, then I suddenly see you. Ooh, and did I tell you I need you Ev'ry single day of my life?
You didn't run, you didn't lie You know I want to hold you. And had you gone you knew in time We'd meet again for I had told you. Ooh, you were meant to be near me. Ooh, I really want for you to hear me Say we'll be together ev'ry day.
Got to get you into my life. Got to get you in, got to get you into my life Got to get you into my life Got to get you into my life
Ooh, then I suddenly see you. Ooh, and did I tell you that I need you Ev'ry single day of my life?
Got to get you into my life. Got to get you in, got to get you into my life Got to get you into my life Got to get you into my life
Got to get you in, got to get you in Got to get you in, got to get you in Into my life Got to get you into my life
Do you remember the 21st night September Love was changing the minds of pretenders While chasing the clouds away Our hearts were ringing In the key that our souls were singing As we danced in the night Remember how the stars stole the night away say do you remember dancing in September never was a cloudy day
My thoughts are with you Holding hands with your heart to see you Only blue talk and love Remember how we knew love was here to stay Now December found the love we shared in September Only blue talk and love Remember true love we share today say do you remember dancing in September never was a cloudy day There wasn't Ba de ya say do you remember dancing in September other trip a shiny day The bells were ringing our souls were singing Do you remember never a cloudy day
say do you remember dancing in September never was a cloudy day say do you remember dancing in September other trip a shiny day
When I see your face like the mornin sun you spark me to shine Tell all the world, my need is fulfilled and that's a new design As long as you're near, there is no fear of a victory But when I'm away, influences stray my mind to disagree I wanna see your face in the morning sun ignite my energy The cause and effect of you has brought new meaning in my life to me
Gonna tell a story morning glory all about the serpentine fire Gonna tell a story morning glory all about the serpentine fire
oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah, oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah I need to see your face like the morning sun ignite my energy The cause and effect of you has brought new meaning in my life to me The moments I find when I'm inclined to do my best Negative wins when I give in and then I lose the test (not many times)
Gonna tell a story morning glory all about the serpentine fire Surely as life begun, you will as one battle with the serpentine fire
oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah, oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah Surely as life begun, you will as one battle with the serpentine fire Surely as life begun, you will as one battle with the serpentine fire Gonna tell a story morning glory all about the serpentine fire
I thirst but never quench I know the consequence, feeling as I do We're in a spinning top where, tell me, will it stop and what am I to say Open our music book, that only few can look and I'll write a song for you
Love is a symphony, hearts in one melody 'Cause I write a song for you Sounds never dissipate, they only recreate in another place There in your silent night joy of a song's delight I write a song for you You write a song for me We write a song for love
My magical mystique, finding it all complete in a lovely face, feeling we try to chase memories that won't erase, stay forever new We have a magic box in which is never locked
I found that love, provides The key-unlocks, the heart and souls, of you and me- Love will love, to sing your song, Love is written in the stone
Every man, I meet is walking time- Free to wander, past his conscious mind, Love will come, and take you home- Love is written, in the stone Do you believe, my friend, in what you claim, people of the world, All doubt the same-bringing questions Of their own-truth is written, In the stone
In the stone, you'll find the meaning Why you're not standing tall In the stone The light is shining, forever touching all-
Life experience a passing day Time will witness, what the ole Folks say-getting stronger every day -Strenght is written in the stone- Deep inside, our hearts for us To keep-lies a spark of light that Never sleeps The greatest, you've ever known- Yea is written- In the stone
In the stone, you'll find the meaning Why you're not standing tall In the stone The light is shining, forever touching all-
Never, never my darling, never you'll Be alone-Never, never my darling, never you'll Be alone-Forever, Forever my darling True love is written in the stone-
Never, never my darling, never you'll Be alone-Never, never my darling, never you'll Be alone-Forever, Forever my darling True love is written in the stone-
Never, never my darling, never you'll Be alone-Never, never my darling, never you'll Be alone-Forever, Forever my darling True love is written in the stone-
Never-Ever-Writen in the stone Never-Writen in the stone Never
Love that is born in truth all The doubt removed lover's eyes Are blessed only sees the best I can't let go of a love that Grows you're my woman Baby love You know I love you so Empty hearts are free bring your love to me soul chase the moon Shadows hug the room turn off the light sneak in bed at night Darkness shut its eyes baby I open mine to you I can't let go of a love that Grows You know I love you so Can let go You know I love you so I can't let go of a love that Grows you're my woman baby love You know I love you so
I love you so I
I love you oh
I can't let go of a love that Grows you're my woman baby love You know I love you so I can't let go of a love that Grows you're my woman baby love You know I love you so I can't let go of a love that Grows you're my woman baby love You know I love you so
For awhile to love was all we could do we were young and we knew and our eyes were alive Deep inside we knew our love was true For awhile we paid no mind to the past we knew love would last Ev'ry night somethin' right would invite us to begin the dance Somethin' happened along the way what used to be happy was sad Somethin' happened along the way and yesterday was all we had And oh after the love has gone how could you lead me on and not let me stay around Oh oh oh after the love has gone what used to be right is wrong Can love that's lost be found For awhile to love each other with all we would ever need Love was strong for so long never knew that what was wrong oh baby wasn't right We tried to find what we had till sadness was all we shared We were scared this affair would lead our love into Somethin' happened along the way yesterday was all we had Somethin' happened along the way used to be happy is sad Somethin' happened along the way oh yesterday was all we had oh after the love has gone how could you lead me on and not let me stay around Oh oh oh after the love has gone what used to be right is wrong Can love that's lost be found Oh oh oh oh oh oh after the love has gone used to be right is wrong Can love that's lost be found Oh woh woh after the love has gone used to be right is wrong Can love that's lost be found Oh woh woh after the love has gone used to be right is wrong Can love that's lost be found Oh woh woh
Oh woh woh after the love has gone used to be right is wrong Can love that's lost be found Oh woh woh after the love has gone used to be right is wrong Can love that's lost be found
I've been waiting so long, Just watching the phone, for you. To wait, it takes, Love that's for real And all, that I feel, inside to do.
I come prepared, to look in your eyes And walk side by side, With you--baby, baby.
Listen for tender words, I'd like to say Like I love you today, and I'll wait For you.
Chorus It's crazy, if you think, we're just friends. Loving when, infatuation ends. The wait for you, baby it now begins.
You sigh, when I come close to your heart. You cry, from the start, Please wait for me. Your mind, shows, places you go, And things you don't know. Someday you'll grow.
Climbing a moutain high, Your love I desire. Inside my heart cries for you.
Chorus
Baby, we're more, than friends-- I know, the wait will end ./.
Baby, here we are, Waiting here for time, to play the game Let love steal us away.
Baby here i am, holding charts To guide us through the storm, To a brighter day
You and i will be together, Many lessons, learned--oh baby. From a past, that's live too many lies. Yesterday is gone forever--oh baby, All that i can see--
Chorus You and i living together Just, you and i groovin' forever-- Trusting every word, Just to mean, what has been handed down, In time. We've known hurt before.
Masters of my dreams, Create a place to feel this love of mine-- And never hurt no more--
./. chorus ./.
We must trust the dark, For showing us the stars. We must trust the rain, And open up our hearts.
Chorus Just, you and i living together. You and i groovin' forever.
Fifty million voices mumbling from the street Talking about the 80's and who it will mistreat Now, Joseph Worken Hardy, checkin' out the jive Glancing at his pocketbook, inflation is alive
I stand tall, let me talk I stand tall, let me talk
Miss Sophisticated, your nose up in the air Trying to find excitement, in the labels that you wear Now, I may disappoint you, with the thins I say But deep inside, a message burns withing me everyday
I stand tall, let me talk I stand tall, let me talk
We're all the same, with different names Will you play your role, just as you're told
Let me talk, let me talk, let me talk, let me talk
Won't you come on down, put your feet on the ground Get in touch with you, let your love come thru
World automotives chase the Arab wheel Partnerships on nuclear, trying to make a deal Where does it all lead to I'm sure the question flows, Thru many minds around the world I'm sure nobody knows
I stand tall, let me talk I stand tall, let me talk
I stand tall, let me talk I stand tall, let me talk
I would be so willing to give you all I got You're a special lady, forget me not I could be so tender, for the likes of you Let my heart surrender
And love goes on On and on Your heart beats strong As love goes on
Everyday, I'm wishing for that day to come Feeling superstitious hoping she's the one One day I'm lonely, next with plenty smiles Love I find amusing
And love goes on On and on Your heart beats strong As love goes on
Oh, oh, oh, and if we can't work it out you should know, without a doubt I will always be the one you can turn to A friend until the end, no matter where we've been Sometimes you can't hold on You got to give it space – yea yea
And love goes on On and on Your heart beats strong As love goes on
Baby we can work it out Yes I really love you, and without a doubt I can make you happy, plant good memory that will last forever
And love goes on On and on Your heart beats strong As love goes on
She was naive, and never knew Back against the world--her dreams came true There is a mirror in her eyes, all the world with cherry painted skies I would be a fool, not to notice who, can make me want to give it all Oh, and now, I'm a happy soul that love has got a hold And I know that love won't let me fall
You--light the way, you brighten up my day You make me want to stay, I guess you know that I'm in love with you It's true, you changed my point of view, and now I look at life, the way you do, with a beauty shining thru
When I am true with my dreams life is so sincere, in what it means I am truly hypnotized--with a love that took me by surprise I would be a fool, not to notice who, can make me want to give it all Oh and now, love is so profound. I need your love around to open yp, this lonely heart
You--light the way, you brighten up my day You make me want to stay, I guess you know that I'm in love with you It's true, you changed my point of view, and now I look at life, the way you do, with a beauty shining thru
You-light the way, you brighten up my day You make me want to stay, I guess you know that I'm in love with you It's true, you changed my point of view, You make it all seem right, I'd love to share my life, with you
Let's groove tonight share the spice of life baby slice it right we're gonna groove tonight Let this groove get you to move it's alright alright let this groove set in your shoes stand up alright Gonna tell you what you can do with my love alright Let you know girl you're looking good you're out of sight and alright just Move yourself and glide like a 747 and is loos yourself in the sky among the clouds in the heavens Let this groove light up your fuse alright alright Let this groove set in your shoes stand up alright alright Let me tell you what you can do with my love alright Gotta let you know girl you're looking good you're out of sight alright just Tell the DJ to play your favorite tune then you know it's okay What you found is happiness now Let this groove light up your fuse alright alright Let this groove set in your shoes stand up alright alright Let this groove get you to move alright alright Let this groove set in your shoes stand up alright alright You will find peace of mind on the floor Take a little time come and see you and me make a little sign I'll be there after a while if you want my love We can boogie on down down boogie on down down boogie on down down boogie on down down boogie Let's groove tonight share the spice of life baby slice it right we're gonna groove tonight
Let this groove light up your fuse alright alright Let this groove set in your shoes stand up alright alright Let this groove get you to move alright alright Let this groove set in your shoes stand up alright alright Let this groove light up your fuse alright alright Let this groove set in your shoes stand up alright alright Let this groove get you to move alright alright Let this groove set in your shoes stand up alright alright Let this groove light up your fuse alright alright Let this groove set in your shoes stand up alright alright
I can tell you that love Is too deep to be played on Down the line, you'd find Time would reveal who to count on I'm well inclined to use the lines That comes from the learning tree Let the seed that grows, and ages old Give us our destiny
Baby, you know, I could pick you up Turn your life around If you fall in love with me I would build you up, never let you down If you fall in love with me
If you're having second thoughts from the past I can cool you out I've been there before, right down to the core I can sing and shout I can't hold back what I feel I bring experience I'll be your rock when Gibraltar falls Baby, give me a cause
Baby, you know, I could pick you up Turn your life around If you fall in love with me I would build you up, never let you down If you fall in love with me Baby, in love with me, find yourself a part of me Baby, in love with me, help yourself to all of me
I've got your number and I wanna shout I dig you baby, come and check me out
One year ago, love was touch and go Time made me see, solved the mystery Taught me that love and time Will change your mind and make it right Bring your darkness to the light My hearts sings in the night My love I bring to you
With this lovin' I dedicate to you For believing in me, I will make you mine Side by side, for love we waited Side by side, we're dedicated Side by side, now we can make it Side by side, we gonna shake it on down Get down, get down , get down, get down, tonight
I can hardly wait, to pick you up at eight For this rendezvous, candlelight and you It took ma a long time, to see it clear That love will last, for many years Dreams can come true So I bring my heart to you
With this lovin' I dedicate to you For believing in me, I will make you mine Side by side, for love we waited Side by side, we're dedicated Side by side, now we can make it Side by side, we gonna shake it on down Get down, get down , get down, get down, tonight
We finally found our sunny day And your love lights up the way So, I thank you today, for You believed in me
Sounds fly through the night, I changed my vinyl dreams to boogie wonderland. I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland. I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland.
All the love in the world can't be gone. All the need to be loved can't be wrong. All the records are playing, and my heart keeps sayin', boogie wonderland, wonderland.