This Is It

This Is It / Michael Jackson（2009）



The death of King Of Pop, Michael Jackson was really shocking, wasn't it?
This movie recorded a big sales in all over the world.
Though I buy a DVD several months before, there was no time, and it was possible to enjoy it finally recently!

This movie was edited from video of rehearsal in June in 2009 before the performance of Micheal Jackson which prepares a concert after a long time.

I heard that and this was taken of as his personal record.

Michael Jackson in video was very youthful!
When He appeared in SMAP X SMAP (Japanese TV Program) several years ago,
I had the impression which looks aged stiffer than the age in his form that I laid eyes.
I had the impression that it wassn't so different from the looks when I witnessed his looks at Tokyo Dome more than already 20years ago....

This video includes of interviews of the dancer and musicians who parthicipatede in this ivent.

It's being transmitted that they feel that they could work with Micheal in the best pride.
I felt like seeing the scene of A Chorus Line of a musical !

They gathered in an audition from world all part !

They really loved Micheal Jackson !
And all of them was so pleased to work with him on the same stage.


It was same for  Morris Pleasure of  Earth,Wind & Fire!


He took the charge of a keyboard and a guitar in this live,
He told us that his work has been made with great artists so far, that work with him was special.

The movie I feel like enjoying it repeatedly many times.
It's so exchithing
You can also be satisfied with his hit song that everyone knows of course!

In the extra bonus DVD there were the interviews and introductions of dancerws, musicians and singers.

You can see the Mo Pleasure at that disc ,too!





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Continuation

Continuation / Philip Bailey （1983）



Solo debut album of Philip Bailey becomes a CD at last!
I always listened to that CD changed from record.
But when I have in my hand as a CD, there is new delight again.

I'm sure that every 8 songs make your heart lively!

This work was produced by George Duke .
The participation members were gorgeous fairly!

Nathan East, Paul Jackson, Deniece Wiliams, Carl Carwll and all that...

Some menbers of Earth,Wind & Fire also joined at this project!

Roland Bautista/　Guitar solo、８
Robert Brookins/ Korg Poly Six, Mini-Moog,　Linn Drums, 2,7
Paulinho da Costa/ Percussion ,2,6
Jerry Hey & Gary Grant/ Trumpet, 7

I think that it couldn't be said so much commercially success, but it's a wonderfulness album!


1. I Know
（G McMahon)

2. Trapped
(P Bailey, T Haynes, R Brookins)

3. It's Our Time
(G Glen)

4. Desire
(L Knight)

5. I'm Waittin' for Your Love
(D Wolinski)

6. Vaya (Go With Love)
(P Bailey, N East, N O'Byrne)

7. The Good Guys Supposed to Get The Girls
(P Bailey, T Haynes, R Brookins)

8. Your Boyfriend's Back
(P Bailey, D Wolinski,, M Sharron)




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Barry

Barry / Barry Manilow （1980）



Barry Manilow is well known as singer, composer and producer.

In 1978, his five albums made big hit!
This best-selling record is comparable to Frank Sinatra and Johnny Mathis .

I used to listen to Copacabana at that time.

Our　Maurice White did participate in his 10th album!

The composition of "Only In Chicago" is due to Barry Manilow and Maurice White.
I don't know which extent was divided in writting, it has melody that remembers easily.

EWF Fan have to listen to it!

1　Lonely Together
2 Bermuda Triangle
3 I Made It Through The Rain
4 Twenty Four Hours A Day
5 Dance Away
6 Life Will Goes On
7 Only In Chicago
8 The Last Duet
9 London
10 We Still Have Time



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La Rodven Machine Caliente

La Rodven Machine Caliente (2006）



We all love "Fantasy"of Earth,Wind & Fire!
The cover of "Fantasy"in this album was seasoned with the spices of salsa.
I've got this information from Mr.Magicbroom .

Just listen to this, your heart would be cheerful!

Maybe you can make them think absurdly to fall by small worries.
The expreience of listenning to the famous tune with Spanish lyrics also feels us fresh impact

Fantasy of Earth,Wind & Fire we like very much was for The orchestra version which has no vocals.
Origina lmelody in a bridge also tickles fan's heart fairly ！
Why don't we dance with the steps of salsa with the tune of Earth, Wind & Fire?


1. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction /　Frankie Ruiz
2. She Loves You /　Salsa Kids
3. Black Is Black /　Eddie Santiago
4. You've Lost That Loving Feeling /　Hector Tricoche
5. Stop in the Name of Love /　Maria Alejandra
6. Going out of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes off of You /　Andy Montanez
7. Black Magic Woman /　Edger Joel
8. Gloria /　Celenia
9. I Just Called to Say I Love You /　Anthony Colon
10. Fantasy /　La Rodven Machine Orchestra
11. Just the Way You Are /　Alex D'Castro
12. Oh Pretty Woman / Tommy Olivencia & Orchestra
13. Aquarius /　La Rodven Machine Orchestra

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Hello, I Must Be Going!

Hello, I Must Be Going! / Phill Collins (1990)



Earth,Wind & Fire Horn also joined the second album of Phill Collinsas well as his first album.

This album records the 2nd place in all Britain and the 8th place in the U.S.
Including the smash hit ”You Can't Hurry Love ”originally recorded by Diana Ross & The Supremes.

It is a wonderful album from which the balance is often mixed with the response and motion.

Phinix Horns appeared on 2,6,9
Don Myrick, Louis Satsisfield, Ramlee Michael Davis, Micheal Harris

What should be paid attention as EWF fan especially ..
is "I Cannot Believe It' s True "
There was such a guide secondarily in credit.

World debut of Phenix Choir-Don,Louis,Rham,Phil and Peter Newton.

This must be a valuable track !


1. I Don't Care Anymore
2. I Cannot Believe It's True
3. Like China (LP Version) 5:09 $0.99
4. Do You Know, Do You Care?
5. You Can't Hurry Love
6. It Don't Matter To Me (LP Version) 4:18 $0.99
7. Thru These Walls (LP Version) 5:06 $0.99
8. Don't Let Him Steal Your Heart Away
9. The West Side
10. Why Can't It Wait 'Til Morning



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Face Value

Face Value / Phil Collins (1981)



British rock star Phil Collins is well known with many hit songs.
"Easy Lover" duet song of he and Philip Bailey also made a big hit!
But I didn't know that he had career of playing an active part as an actor.

This album is his first solo album which should be commemorated after he got out from Genesis.

I think, maybe it was necessary that this made a hit with these sophisticated songs, and his singing ability .

It contains various tune from cool to hot ,sometimes.
In this album, Earth,Wind & fire Horns at that time participated !

Don Myrick/ Tenor Sax
Louis Satterfield/ Trombone
Ramlee Micheal Davis & Micheal Harris/ Trumpets

They joind in 3 songs.
Track 3,6,7,9,11,12

My fovorite number is "Hand in Hand ”.
Instrumental tune that reminds me of Urban Knights of Ramsey Lewis & Maurice White.

Brazillian drums and funky melody got my soul.
Eric Clapton and Alphonso Johnson aiso participated in this album.

1. In the Air Tonight
2. This Must Be Love
3. Behind the Lines
4. Roof Is Leaking
5. Droned
6. Hand in Hand
7. I Missed Again
8. You Know What I Mean
9. Thunder and Lightning
10. I'm Not Moving
11. If Leaving Me Is Easy
12. Tomorrow Never Knows



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SOS Batsu

SOS Batsu／Daijiman Brothers Band （1997）



Maurice White and Bill Meyers participated in the album of Japanese Band, Daijiman Brothers , known with the hit song "That is important".

Though there was no tune by their works, this album is worth to listen!
It was damp, and a slow number was agreeable.
There was photograph of memberstaken with Maurice White and Bill Meyers in the album jacket.
I envies it.

Maurice White/ Produced & Arranged ／10
Bill Meyers/ Produced & Arranged ／2,4,7
Bill Meyers/ Keyboards and Programming／2,4,7,10

1. If It's Real
2. Any Is so, This Is So
3. Stars Falls Down For You
4. PERFECT INNOCENCE
5. This Is The Time
6. Happy Days
7. Be The Moon, Be The Sky
8. Snow
9. All Right
10. I Feel Your Love


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Let Me Love You

Let Me Love You



I've found this song at last ,"Let Me Love You"
Special song only featured in the album of Illumination for the Super Market Target.
I've been looking for this for long time!

Ithis song containd by duet of Floetry and Philip Bailey.
So Beautiful!

So Moody tune that melt our hearts!

However, How many versions of Illumination exists ?

1. Lovely People feat. Will-I-Am of the Black Eyed Peas
2. Pure Gold
3. A Talking Voice Interlude
4. Love's Dance
5. Show Me the Way feat. Raphael Saadiq
6. This Is How I Feel feat. Big Boi, Kelly Rowland and Sleepy Brown
7. Work it Out
8. Pass You By
9. The One
10. Elevated feat. Floetry
11. Liberation
12. To You feat. Brian McKnight
13. Bonus Track: The Way You Move Featuring Kenny G
14. Bonus Track: Love Together
15. Bonus Track: Let Me Love You, Featuring Floetry



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Earth,Wind & Fire Japan Tour 2009

I was so excited!
Earth, Wind & Fire did performance at Tokyo kokusai Forum at 12/11 & 12/12!
I went to see them at Saturday!

Hot live began with "Boggie Wonderland!
All audience stood up shaking their hips.

intruduction
Boggie Wonderland
Jupiter
Serpentine Fire
Sun Goddess
Sing A Song
Shining Star
Kalimba Story
Percussion Battle
Evil
Beijo
That's The Way Of The World
After The Love Has Gone
Reasons
In The Stone
Devotion
Got To Get You Into My Life
Fantasy
September
Let's Groove
Mighty Mighty
Horns Medley

These many songs sounds fresh because arrengement is differrent from the original.
There were no encores, and I felt a little lonelily, however it was a really wonderful show.
I could also see flying tambourin of B David Whitworth!

After the live,
We went to the backstage!
I could get the pass from Pat of EWF Fan Site!
It was really excithing experiense!

There were the members of EWF near!
It was like a dream!

Firstly I talked to Gary Bias showing the album of "2 be free!.
It is his solo album !And it is the one of my fovorite 10albums!
He was so gentle ,and we passed him the present to the menbers of Earth,Wind & Fire!and my demonstration CD!
I got his autograph and pictures!



I could have time to talk with B David Whitworth!
I like his way to sing!
He always makes us happy!
He is the essensal vocalist of EWF!

I really want to listen to his solo album!
There is a song that he participated with leadvocal in Morris Plsure's album "elements of plsure","Beyond The Stars"

And I love this song and his voice!
He is so talented vocalist and artist!
I really want to have his solo sameday.
I also heard from him that he had tame that he dropped the tambourin!
We always enjyo Flyind tambourin of B David!
But to be honest , I want to see seane when he drop it!

I could get many autograph and pictures of menbers of EWF!
I thought that I could not meet the original members ,Philip, Verdine ,Ralph.
But I could!
Finally I Could get autographs of ８ members of Earth, Wind & Fire autographs of ８ members of Earth, Wind & Fire!

Greg Moore,　Morris O'Connor、B. David Whitworth、Gary Bias,Myron McKinley、Philip Bailey,　Verdine White, Ralph Johnson


It was like a dream!
































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Get Your Hump On This Christmas

Get Your Hump On This Christmas (feat. Cleveland Brown) (2009)



This is the first Christmas song of Earth,Wind & Fire!
We can get this song only in iTunes Store now.

Get Your Hump On This Christmas!
So happy and funky tune that our body can't stop move!

I heard that Cleveland Brown is the character of animmation!
So unique vocal!
But ofcourse we can enjoy the beautiful harmony of Earth,Wind & Fire!

I wish you have Merry Christmas with this song!







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