Hey Brother, I was at all 3 of E,W&F concerts at the Oakland Coliseum Arena when they played this live version of Fantasy! When Phillp Bailey started his vocal solo and the band jumped upland down, the sold out Arena crowd went wild!! At the end of the song the crowd gave Phillip a standing ovation!! I'll never forget this performance and it was one of the many life changing concerts they performed. I highly recommend you check-out thier live performance of Magic Mind, it will blow your mind!!!😊😊😊

I grew up on classic rock, Led Zep, The Who, ect. I went to see EWF , invited from a friend, last minute thing, it was 1974. That night, my life changed, I'm serious. I never saw such energy, tightness, and musical perfection as I saw that night. Been a fan all these years, seen them at least ten times live. They still tour, but not the same as years ago. The founder Maurice White passed away some years ago from Parkinson's. They will always be one of my favorite bands, as they continue to sing about brotherhood, love, and positive aspects of life.

Maurice White who passed away a few years ago is on percussion. He was the lead singer along with Philip Bailey who sang lead on this song.

That's one of the best things I've ever listened to! OMG!

Just one of the best live bands ever! Their concerts are AMAZING! And I'm also a metal fan.

It's good to hear someone comment, on the music, because of the lyrics,saved me from from myself, as a teen. 54 now, and I still need their words. Great Job God bless the U.S.

PEOPLE HAVE DIED TRYING TO HIT THE HIGH NOTES THAT PHILLIP BAILEY CAN REACH.

Philip Bailey is a falsetto legend. He sang a song when Phil Collins "Easy Lover"

Beautiful!!!! Classic...as a child my mother loved Earth, Wind, and Fire, and Teddy Pendergrass...

Many babies were made from these guys recordings... Old school music from when ya mom and dad was still together lol if you like them try frankie beverly and Maze "happy feelings" or "before I let go" or "We Are One".... One of my favorite jams from them ... There are live versions of the songs.

This was an excellent live performance, but I sure hope you've heard the studio version since then...it doesn't get much better than that!

Reasons live by Earth Wind and Fire is just a epic song!! And if you want more from Phillip Bailey if you have heard of the song Easy Lover that’s him with Phill Collins. Also the other lead singer is Maurice White also a phenomenal singer.

The Phoenix Horns are one of the best brass section ever. I really appreciate your reaction. EWF was the real deal. I recommend you the studio version of "Serpentine Fire".

this needed to be the studio version

"Reasons" and "Can't Hide Love" have always been my favorite Earth Wing &Fire songs. I think you'd like "Can't Hide Love" more.

Earth Wind and Fire - Reasons.. Classic Song....!!! Classic Band....

Earth wind and fire are Legends

Oh and EWF is a national treasure haha. Thanks for reacting to them. The have so many awesome songs. And they are still around as well. Some of the original members have passed away but there still going. They also did a co tour with Chicago not to long ago.

They're still performing, going to see them in 2 weeks...for the 3rd time since 2018. My all time favorite song of theirs. R.I.P. Mr. White

I just came from your Marshall Mathers lp reaction. You're a real one for doing Earth, wind and fire too one of my favorite groups. And some of the best music ever!! Keep growing your channel dude you got the support

Dear Metal Biker Dude...this song was a staple in the College and High School Marching Band line up! If you thought the horn section in this band was fantastic...imagine a band of 250+ blasting this LIVE! My band director had multiple songs from EWF in our song selections! This is classic and I LOVE this band! Many great memories from Earth, Wind and Fire!

Earth, Wind and Fire - Reasons 👈🏽 you won't regret it.

So very, very happy you chose them! I can't tell you how many people would be unable to unwilling to appreciate this group. Thanks and keep up the good work!

That's the elements Earth ,wind& 🔥

Someone just post this on EWF's Legacy FB page. The percussionist/singer was the founder of Earth Wind and Fire, Maurice White. Maurice passed away February of 2016, a few days before EWF was given the Lifetime Achievement Awards by the Grammys. The falsetto voice is Philip Bailey, who still sounds amazing and is one of the three original members still touring to huge sold out concerts. Verdine White, the bass player and Maurice's brother and Ralph Johnson, percussions and vocals are still with the group. They have an amazing musical director, Myron McKinley and the whole band is incredible, you MUST see them in concert!!!

My friend! I'm a white guy from the suburbs. Grew up in the 70s and 80s. I LOVE 70s FUNK! Brother you picked the best of the best! Enjoy!

I'm a rocker chick from the 80s. But I grew up on EW&F. First music I remember listening to. Reasons is my Ma and Daddy's song, and I remember sitting on the kitchen counter as a toddler watching them dance to this song. Earth Wind and Fire is a part of who I am.

Hey Biker Dude, just found your channel,and your EW&F reviews. I am a 60 some year old white guy who has been listening to EW&F since the mid 70’s, one of the greatest bands and surviving the test of time bands ever. You have been playing classic old school EW&F the original members including the founder the late Maurice White. Their concerts the last 10 years have been just as good. The ultimate concerts are the Chicago & EW&F playing together, doing each others songs, its like a 30 piece hybrid band of two of the best bands. EW&F=Incredible rhythm, the brass horn section & percussion, the legendary Verdine White on bass guitar, and Phillip Bailey is the VOICE he does it effortlessly.

I gotta say...YOUR reaction to this song was the best!, hands down! 👊🏾😄

Your reaction to the amazing EWF was great!! Listen to “Imagination.” Philip Bailey is the falsetto singer, the guy on percussion was actually the normal lead singer.

Simply the greatest live band ever! When they were at their prime, they were untouchable!!!

You just earned yourself a new subscriber brotha

Love this reaction video! Our band is proud to be mentored by Verdine White and John Paris of EWF!

My fave group of all time. Was so good watching a cool, rocker dude such as yourself enjoying this most wonderful group of exceptional musicians and singers. Their genre is unique and an eclectic mix of many types of music from various countries.

This song always makes me cry. I’ve never seen this live performance. Thanks so much for this reaction!

I felt that DEEP in my JELLIES. That was so spiritual. Play that after a rough day, y'all. Replenish your SOUL!

EARTH, WIND,& FIRE ARE FANTASTIC- Those are the Phoenix Horns

You should react to earth wind & fire that's the way of the world

"Shining Star"- Earth Wind And Fire

War - Slippin in to darkness

EW&F are still performing. I’m going to see them on July 12/19 here in Toronto actually.

I grew up in 2 different households, my mom’s was the R&B house and my dad’s was the Rock house. I really consider myself so lucky to have been exposed to so many sides of music because I now have such a vast library to enjoy !!! So very cool to watch you experiencing something that has moved me for the better part of 45 yrs !!! EWF is my happy place, sun comes out and it goes on in the car !! My mom took to this concert back in 75’ / I can still remember the space ship coming down and them coming out in those costumes, so amazing !!! Enjoy your trip Metal Dude and please go to church and react to “Imagination” by EWF as well !!!

EWF September is wonderful too

My mother's favorite group 👍 Bless.

That was back in the day when musicians had real instruments and singers knew how to sing without hurting your ears.

The Stylistics - Children of the Night Another amazing band from that era. Great song.

HAHAHAHAHAHA that expression in your face! HAHAHAHAHAHA you are the man! EWF is the greatest band of all time in their kind

Reasons or After the love has gone!!!

Been watching a bunch of your videos lately, from comedy to rap. I appreciate your honesty, good humor and humble approach to new stuff.. Old metalhead myself, but also a 80s/ 90s Hip Hop head 😅 Salute from Oslo, Norway 🙏🏼❤️

As the former Rock Hall archive videographer (10) years. Earth, Wind & Fire is consider one of the greatest bands in the world sold over 90 million albums. List of Earth, Wind, & Fire awards Earth, Wind & Fire performing at the opening ceremony of the 2008 US Open on August 25th, 2008. Award Won Grammy Awards 7 American Music Awards 4 Berklee College of Music Doctor of Music Songwriter's Hall of Fame Inductee Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Vocal Group Hall of Fame Inductee Earth, Wind & Fire is an American R&B band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969 and led by founder Maurice White. Also known as EWF or the Elements of the Universe, the band has won seven Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards. They have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.[1][2] They have sold over 90 million albums worldwide earning them a place on the list of best-selling music artists where they are ranked as the seventh best selling American band of all time.[3][4] Rolling Stone has described Earth, Wind & Fire as "innovative, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing" and has also declared that the band "changed the sound of black pop".[5] Earth, Wind & Fire were also ranked at number 60 on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll.[6] The band's music contains elements of African music, Latin music, funk, disco, soul, jazz, pop, rock, and other genres. The band is known for the dynamic sound of their horn section and the interplay between the contrasting vocals of Philip Bailey's falsetto and Maurice White's tenor.[7] The kalimba (African thumb piano) is played on all of the band's albums.[8]

Maurice White (the light skin guy) and Philip Bailey always harmonized well. Maurice White passed away in 2016 and Earth Wind and Fire do still tour. A friend of mine in Vegas recently went to one of their shows. Also, I have to say in all honesty, this is one of many songs from this band I've grown up with, and to see you genuinely enjoying their performance, to see it in your eyes and written all over your face gave me goosebumps! No lie, that's how I could tell it was real! The song already gives me goosebumps, but your reaction was what did it.

You just got an new subscriber my friend!! Earth wind and fire have so many hits that AREN'T mainstream it's ridiculous!!

So. In the studio all the background vocals and lead vocals are done by Maurice White and Phillip Bailey, but on stage it's up to 4 people singing background

Biker Dude checkout, Earth Wind & Fire - That's The Way Of The World!!!

Let's Groove Tonight?

And YES...shivers down the spine.

"they're really good" errr,yes fella they most certainly are really good. in fact many levels above really good. Cant believe you're American and dont know the mighty Earth Wind and Fire ?!? I'm English and obviously a rock nut,but we ALL love our American soul music too.They go hand in hand for us.Music is colour blind,and thank fuck for that. I suggest you check out more EW&F and blow your mind.

Should check the studio version as well. Phillip Bailey (dark skinned lead singer), is probably the most acclaimed of all the falsetto singers. Franki Valli of the Four Seasons, of the previous generation, may also be as known, especially with Broadway musical Jersey Boys fame. The lighter skinned harmonizing guy is the late Maurice White, formerly jazz drummer who became the founder & leader of Earth, Wind & Fire. In addition to playing timbales & percussion in concert, Maurice would usually have a moment or song when he played the African thumb piano called, Kalimba, which he also wrote a song for. The traditional name of the instrument is called, ‘mbira’. Great reaction!

Listen to the studio version. Welcome to the party!!!!.

The light skin guy (Maurice White) on percussion, is EWF FOUNDER, LEADER, CO-LEAD VOCALIST, PRODUCER, HEAD-WRITER AND DRUMMER OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE. Please listen to the original studio version of the song Fantasy - from the '77 album titled "All 'N All".

The light skin guy was maurice white he was lead singer of the group along with . Maurice was the brain child of the band he great singer composer musician prodicer. Maurice also had produce for other artists. They always have a message in their songs very deep concept all about. That's why they name their band earth wind fire. Unfortunately maurice white passed away back in 2016 long illness of Parkinson's disease. The band formed like in 1969 still performing and recording until day they stood the test of time.

Please checkout concert footage of Earth Wind and Fire with Chicago!! Two of the most phenomenal horn sections ever!!

I have just subscribed to you because I love Earth Wind & Fire, I'm a woman in her mid 60s and I've experienced all genres of music I've taught my children all genres just this weekend I made my son introduce Earth Wind & Fire to my grandchildren that are 4,6,an7 it blew my mind how all three of them jumped up and started dancing, music is the one common thread we all have in common. THE RANGES ARE FROM FAMOUS SAMMY DAVIS JR. WHAT KIND OF FOOL AM I, TO LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE, BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD,, DINAH WASHINGTON, BETH HART, LOGGINS & MESSINA,, GENESIS, CHRIS STAPLETON, ANITA BAKER, AMY WINEHOUSE, ED SHEERAN JASON MRAZ THERE'S MILLIONS THAT I'VE GOT A FEELING THAT YOU HAVE NOT EXPOSED YOURSELF TO SO SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE LIVING HELL OUT OF IT. GOD KNOWS I HAVE. 😎🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Thank you for doing this. This is one of my favorites, but I had never seen it live.

They were the 2 lead singers in the group. Phillip Bailey is the dark skin one and the other light skinned guy was Maurice White. You could call his dying a falling out of sorts. The good thing about music and movies is it will wait until you are ready for it. I got to see EWF perform the live once and it changed me. They have many more songs and you will love them as I do. A good song to hear Maurice W. sing lead is a tune called All About Love. Enjoy the trip baby!

EWF was is and will always be incredible I’m glad that you’re finding this out brother

Earth wind& Fire is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!! Philip Bailey is the Greatest!!!

I'm just finding you, but I want to tell you something. Earth, Wind & Fire are also called "THE MIGHTY ELEMENTS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!" I've really enjoyed watching your reaction!

What you watched was GREATNESS!!! in the flesh! EWF forever. 🤗🤗🤗🙏

The most impressive is Verdine White holding his bassline tight while jumping around just like he has hot coals in his pants!

My favourite EW&F song is In The Stone

They are in the rock n roll hall of fame.

Believe this complement you have great taste and you are cute.

Earth Wind and Fire was honored in 2019 at the Kennedy Center.

You should check out the album version of Fantasy. It’s the original sound. 🙏

Loving your content! Having a marvelous time! ThankYou.

They were not just really good... they were and still are masters! I love your reaction and that you are open to so many different genres.

If you like horns and this band check out a concert of Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire Live at at The Greek! Double horns, drums, and vocals. They start together, each band does a set, drum battle in-between and then the concert closes with both bands together! It is Epic! Being a lover of ALL music, Philip Bailey in his realm to me is like Bruce Dickinson is his! Monster vocals.

The Elements Earth🌍, Wind🌀, & Fire 🔥🔥🔥

As far as your "Falsetto" comment.... I immediately thought... hold on to your hat..... You have not heard his falsetto yet. Got to see them in concert a couple of years ago. Only a few of the originals present, but the band still is incredible.

The fact that you are a music guy you have the ear and respect,.,,.,....,,,btw by the end mind blown please dig great band ........,. nothing goes over your head

Loving your reactions. I’m 2 years late but it’s worth it. Great binge watch for me.

Anderson Paak his album Malibu it is sooo amazing and soulful it's like nothing you ever heard before and at the same time it reminds you of old school r and b

Big L 98 freestyle

Now you're speaking my language 😎

his mind is blown like my mind was when i first heard ewf. ...........real fucking music

They are legendary Group & they are touring still. The lite skin guy your talking about was the leader of the group Maurice White R.I.P. The guy in the silver is Philip Bailey he has been the leader of the group now. E.W.F. had many #1 hits from the 60's 70's, 80's & 90's they were versatile group. My favorites are Devotions Live, Wait, Saturday Nite, Shining Star & many more. in 2013 the had a song called My Promise. Here are some more groups to check out if you like too. Kool & the gang - Hollywood Swinging, Brass Construction - Get up to get down, Brick - Dazz. One way - Cutie Pie, Brother Johnsons - Ain't we funky now, Fatback - I like the girls, Parliament - Flash light, Gap Band - Shake, Heatwave - groove line. There's many more GREAT groups of that era to check out that you will feel. enjoy.

The greatest band of all time

Another one of my favorites from this era is "Living for the Love of you" by the Isley Brothers. - Coldsteel

Welcome to the elements sir!!! The light skin guy is the genius.. the late great Maurice White...dark skin guy,the fabulous Philip Bailey!! The elements of Earth,Wind and Fiyah!!!!!!!

Brotha, you have one of the best Reaction channels on the Tube!! I'm subscribed to very few because I'm picky when it comes to my love for music. I have to say that I absolutely love your love for my all-time favorite band...EWF! I would love to see you react to the Ohio Players...if you haven't already. Rolls Royce and Brass Construction. I'm dropping names because these bands, in my lil opinion, have amazing showmanship...masters of instruments and arrangement! Keep up the great work MBD...you are loved for real!

Its nice to discover new music and opens your mind. You re a nice chap. I was brought up on The Beatles and Elvis and British Glam Rock. Im English and got into Indie and Rock. Its just a shame there s not enough genres in the music charts. In the 70 s and 80 s we had all tastes, disco, rock, punk and funk. Keep posting.

Never pressed play so hard and fast ever ,.....,.,real fucking music please dig listen to more studio version of them

Dope to see you venturing into other genres. If you wanna do some funk reactions would you please consider Sly & The Family Stone Live! On Soul Train (specifically that performance, it's funkier than James Brown's socks). It is one the funkiest baselines ever made & it even incorporates some violin too. They were miles ahead crossing bounderies by playing with black/white/men/women musicians knowing that the band stems from the late 60's

This performance is sensational

Wowwwwww loved your reaction brother.... Maurice White was the light skinned guy, the founding father of E,W&F. Ralph Johnson was the other percussionist that harmonizes with Maurice and Phillip Bailey..... You should listen to the album version when you get a chance and you will really hear the production at it's best.......

EWF Horns are legendary

EWF was just honored by being named a Kennedy Center Honoree.... You should watch the awards ceremony!

Total rocker from the 70s and I love EW&F

Seen EWF live 20+ times. Never gets old. Philip Bailey can till hit those notes even today. The hair on my arms stand up every time listen to EWF. BEST R & B ever IMO. Enjoy your channel. Keep doing more EWF. THX