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  The Career of Earth, Wind & Fire   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some bands have stormy careers, some breeze by without a care in the world, and others are directly connected with the wind and air. The Four Winds (shuehorn, zorba_scank, JanIQ and Lones78) have written this overview of the amazing career of EWF.
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  "Faces" by Earth, Wind and Fire    
Multiple Choice
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My child is a bucket of emotions and wonder! Use the song titles from Earth Wind & Fire's 1980 "Faces" album to figure out my day. Note: All the incorrect options are also song titles by other artists/bands.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Aug 27 18
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  Earth, Wind & Fire Lyrics (1970s)    
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For this quiz, I'll give you a portion of an Earth, Wind & Fire song lyric; you pick the song that it's from. All chart information is from "Billboard Magazine"'s Top 40 Pop and R&B chart. Please note: Not all songs were singles.
Average, 15 Qns, TC1261, Jul 23 08
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  Earth, Wind & Fire   great trivia quiz  
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 10 Qns
This quiz looks at the music and career of one of the most successful R&B/Pop crossover groups of all time: Earth, Wind & Fire.
Difficult, 10 Qns, maddogmaxx, Jul 23 08
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Name the song that the following lyric is from: "...would you mind, if I looked in your eyes 'til I'm hypnotized, and I lose my pride..."

From Quiz "Earth, Wind & Fire Lyrics (1970s)"





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1. This morning I argued with my young daughter. The title for track number one on the album is similar to a phrase that that a parent might say to a young child when in the middle of an argument (or meltdown!). What is it?

From Quiz "Faces" by Earth, Wind and Fire

Answer: Let Me Talk

Reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs and number 29 on the UK singles chart, "Let Me Talk" was released as a single in 1980. It was one of the songs on this album to have a music video released. Maurice White shared writing credit for this song with five others. Whilst the alternative answers were completely made up, a quick search has revealed that these song titles do exist! Toni Braxton told us "I Don't Want To" (1997), Meghan Trainor told us "No" (2016), and Weezer told us to "Go Away" (2014). Who would have thought there was so much belligerence in the music industry?

2. Where did Earth, Wind & Fire get the name for their band?

From Quiz The Career of Earth, Wind & Fire

Answer: The astrological elements affecting the band leader's zodiac sign

Band leader and founder, Maurice White, was born on December 19th, which made him a Sagittarius. White knew his sign's main elemental influence was Fire, with minor influences of Earth and Air. He decided to do a riff on this zodiac theme, and liking the sound of "Wind" more than "Air", he came up with "Earth, Wind & Fire". (This also explains why he left out the fourth element, "Water"). The band also goes by the initials EWF.

3. Who founded Earth, Wind & Fire?

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire

Answer: Maurice White

Maurice White, a one-time member of the Ramsey Lewis Trio, founded the band in 1969. After a move out to L. A. from Chicago, he added his brother Verdine and several others to the lineup. Philip Bailey joined up in 1971 after the release of the group's debut album the previous year.

4. Name the song that the following lyric is from: "...for awhile, we paid no mind to the past; we knew love would last..."

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire Lyrics (1970s)

Answer: After the Love Has Gone

"After the Love Has Gone" peaked at #2 on both the Pop chart and the R&B chart in 1979. Certified gold, the song won two Grammys: one for "Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus" and one for "Best R&B Song". Taken from the double platinum LP, "I AM", the song has continued to be a favorite on Adult Contemporary radio. By the way, Earth, Wind and Fire formed in 1969 in Chicago, Illinois. Drummer Maurice White founded the group, which was originally known as "The Salty Peppers". White renamed the group in honor of his astrological profiles.

5. What was the only Earth, Wind & Fire song to climb to the top of "Billboard Magazine"'s Pop Singles Chart?

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire

Answer: "Shining Star"

Although the group had eight songs climb to the top of the R&B chart, "Shining Star" was EWF's only pop chart-topper. It appeared on the triple platinum album "That's The Way Of The World" in 1975.

6. Name the song that the following lyric is from: "...there are times, when you're bound to cry; one more time, head to the sky..."

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire Lyrics (1970s)

Answer: Mighty, Mighty

A straight-ahead, no-holds-barred funk tune, "Mighty, Mighty" was the first single from the platinum LP, "Open Our Eyes", which came out in the spring of 1974. The song hit #4 on the R&B chart and # 29 on the Pop chart, and it featured the group's powerful horn section.

7. On the walk to school, my daughter sang the entire "Alphabet Song" to me. This was something I'd never heard her do before. Can you guess which emotion I felt at the time? It also happens to be the title of track three.

From Quiz "Faces" by Earth, Wind and Fire

Answer: Pride

"Mighty men have come and gone But the pride lingers on" The album "Faces" is categorized as falling within the genre of Contemporary R&B. Earth, Wind and Fire received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1995. U2 also sang about Pride, although that was In The Name Of Love. For the other titles: "Envy" - Ash (2002), "Sadness" - Enigma (1990), "Worry" - several artists

8. What was Earth, Wind & Fire's original name?

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire

Answer: Salty Peppers

Originally, Maurice White started the band in Chicago and hired Wade Flemons and Don Whitehead to make up the original lineup in 1969. The original group was popular locally, recording commercial jingles and a song that received some regional success. When a second single faltered, Maurice moved out to LA and coaxed his brother Verdine to join him.

9. Name the song that the following lyric is from: "...for you, here's a song, to make your day brighter..."

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire Lyrics (1970s)

Answer: Devotion

A concert favorite, "Devotion" reached # 23 on the R&B chart and # 33 on the Pop chart in the fall of 1974. Written by group members Maurice White and Philip Bailey, who sings the lead vocal, "Devotion" was the third single from the platinum LP, "Open Our Eyes". It is also featured on the group's mostly-live-in-concert LP, "Gratitude".

10. Skipping track four (with the title "You"), track five's title reminds me of something I can see in my daughter's eyes after telling her I think she's done an amazing job of learning something new. Which song is it?

From Quiz "Faces" by Earth, Wind and Fire

Answer: Sparkle

"You're my valentine you create a rhyme all the birds can sing our song divine Sparkle like a star, sparkling you are Glistening in my heart you light my sky" The kalimba, an indigenous African thumb piano, features on various songs released by the band. To play the instrument, the tines are plucked by the thumbs. "Frustration" was sung by Sunny Kahlon, "Wonder" by Natalie Merchant and "Tears" by multiple artists including Clean Bandit and Ken Dodd.

11. What was Earth, Wind & Fire's first album? (Be careful with this one).

From Quiz The Career of Earth, Wind & Fire

Answer: Earth Wind and Fire

The self-titled first album initially actually did omit the "and" in the title, but it eventually was released only without the customary comma punctuation between the elements of the group's name. It came out in February 1971 in the US, to critical acclaim. EWT followed that LP with "The Need of Love", which was also well-received and had a US R&B top-40 hit, "I Think About Lovin' You". Nevertheless, the band hadn't set the public on fire yet, despite their name change. Earth, Wind & Fire did record the soundtrack for the Indy film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasss Song" in 1971, but it was not their first effort.

12. "Got To Get You Into My Life" appeared on the soundtrack of what motion picture?

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire

Answer: "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"

The Beatles remake hit number nine on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and number one on the R&B chart in 1978.

13. Name the song that the following lyric is from: "...give yourself what you need..."

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire Lyrics (1970s)

Answer: Sing A Song

"Sing A Song", a cheerful, upbeat, positive tune, was the first single released from the double LP, "Gratitude", which was certified double platinum. The single, which was certified gold, hit # 1 on the R&B chart and # 5 on the Pop chart. Written by group members Maurice White and Al McKay, the song began as a 'sound-check jam'. According to the book, "A Touch of Classic Soul 2: The Late 1970's" by Marc Taylor, Maurice White said that he would have an idea; the rhythm section would play, and he'd sing: trying to get a sound on the mike. He'd sing melodies, and often a song would result.

14. Track six is more of a description of what my daughter and I did after taking a short time to investigate fish swimming in a roadside creek - because we really needed to get to school on time! Can you guess the song?

From Quiz "Faces" by Earth, Wind and Fire

Answer: Back on the Road

"Time to get back on the road Gonna leave these troubles behind Time to carry the load Of what my life is a true design" This song was written by Maurice White along with Al McKay. Steve Lukather, best known for being part of the band Toto, played the guitar for this song. The incorrect options are songs by Boston - "Hitch a Ride", Cast - "Walk Away" and Lindisfarne - "Run for Home".

15. Who did Earth, Wind & Fire team up with on the song "Boogie Wonderland"?

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire

Answer: The Emotions

Jeanette, Wanda and Sheila Hutchinson were The Emotions (Theresa and Adrianne Davis were also members at one time), a Chicago group that also scored with the chart-topping "Best Of My Love".

16. Name the song that the following lyric is from: "...If you look way down, in your heart and soul..."

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire Lyrics (1970s)

Answer: That's the Way of the World

"That's the Way of the World", the title song from the LP of the same name, was the second single released from the LP. In the summer of 1975, the song peaked at # 5 on the R&B chart and # 12 on the Pop chart. The LP, which began as a soundtrack to the film of the same name, sold well over five million copies. It helped to establish the band as mainstream artists.

17. Finally arriving at school with a (now) exuberant instead of belligerent child, I realised that this daughter of mine fills me with joy and makes me feel what? Track seven is the one that will help you out with this question!

From Quiz "Faces" by Earth, Wind and Fire

Answer: Song in my Heart

"I've gotta song in my heart And a feeling just for you" The band received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015. Till 2018, Earth, Wind and Fire received 17 Grammy Award nominations, of which they won four. For the other songs we have Sia ("Light Headed"), Pharrell Williams ("Happy") and Everclear ("Wonderful").

18. What singer was added to the group in 1971 and became co-lead singer with Maurice White?

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire

Answer: Philip Bailey

Philip Bailey was born in Denver but moved to Chicago, where he fronted many local bands. His falsetto vocals added a new dimension to EWF and made their sound more pop-oriented. Still with the band, Bailey also recorded ten solo albums and scored a huge hit called "Easy Lover" with Phil Collins in 1984.

19. Name the song that the following lyric is from: "...daylight deals a bad hand, to a woman that has laid too many bets..."

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire Lyrics (1970s)

Answer: Boogie Wonderland

A duet between the group and the female vocal group, The Emotions, "Boogie Wonderland" hit # 2 on the R&B chart and # 6 on the Pop chart in the spring of 1979. It became the group's sixth gold single. Taken from the double platinum LP, "I AM", group leader Maurice White called the song, "the band's contribution to disco". By the way, the song also won a Grammy for "Best R&B Instrumental Performance".

20. Earth, Wind & Fire issued a 1996 compilation album entitled "Elements of Love: ____________", which refers to the type of music performed on this album. What is the missing word?

From Quiz The Career of Earth, Wind & Fire

Answer: Ballads

Earth, Wind & Fire frequently published compilation albums, mostly avoiding the use of obvious titles for this type of collection, like "The Best of..." In 1996, Columbia Records published Earth, Wind & Fire's "Elements of Love: Ballads", including the tracks "Keep Your Head to the Sky", the Brazilian themed "Punta Areia", "Spirit" (a tribute to the band's producer Charles Stepney, who died in 1976), and the Grammy-winning "After the Love Has Gone".

21. What was the name of Earth, Wind & Fire's brass section?

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire

Answer: Phenix Horns

The four members of the Phenix Horns included Don Myrick, Louis Satterfield, Rahmlee Michael Davis and Michael Harris. They have also backed up many popular solo artists. Leader and founder Myrick was shot and killed in 1993, when police entered his apartment (they had a search warrant) looking for drugs and thought that the barbeque grill starter Myrick held in his hands was a gun. Louis Satterfield died in 2004.

22. Name the song that the following lyric is from: "...our voices will ring together, until the twelfth of never..."

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire Lyrics (1970s)

Answer: Fantasy

The second single from the triple-platinum LP from early 1978, "All 'N All", "Fantasy" hit # 12 on the R&B chart and # 32 on the Pop chart. The song received a Grammy nomination for "Best R&B Song". The LP received a Grammy for "Best R&B Vocal Performance By a Duo or Group".

23. In 1995, Earth, Wind & Fire band leader Maurice White scaled back his involvement with the band. What was the reason for his changed role?

From Quiz The Career of Earth, Wind & Fire

Answer: He had contracted Parkinson's disease

White did not announce his health problems publicly until 1999, when he confirmed that he had been suffering from Parkinson's since the late 1980s. Thankfully, he had been able to keep the symptoms largely under control, and continued to contribute creatively to EWF, even taking part in public appearances and ceremonies honoring the band through the early 2010s.

24. Name the song that the following lyric is from: "...would you mind, if I looked in your eyes 'til I'm hypnotized, and I lose my pride..."

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire Lyrics (1970s)

Answer: Love's Holiday

Though the song was never released as a single, "Love's Holiday" was considered one of the group's finest love songs. Written by group member Maurice White and Skip Scarborough, the song, which is featured on both the "All 'N All" and "Greatest Hits" LPs, was originally entitled, "Would You Mind?".

25. When it comes to flying kites, it either works or it doesn't. So when we take the kite to the park, what could happen? Track twelve should give you a clue.

From Quiz "Faces" by Earth, Wind and Fire

Answer: Win or Lose

"Most come down, familiar ground a safer view No more concerned with if they win or if they lose." "Faces" was the last album that long time band member and guitarist Al McKay collaborated on before taking a break for personal and professional reasons. The album was certified Platinum in USA by Recording Industry Association of America. For the incorrect options we went with - Bad Lieutenant "Sink or Swim" (2009); The Card "Touch & Go" (1980) and Beastie Boys "Make Some Noise" (2011).

26. Name the song that the following lyric is from: "...you can't shake me the way I feel today; come tomorrow, I'll feel the same old way..."

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire Lyrics (1970s)

Answer: On Your Face

Though "On Your Face" peaked at # 26 on the R&B chart in 1977, the song was always a fan favorite. Featured on the double-platinum "Spirit" LP, the song was written by group members Maurice White, Philip Bailey and the band's co-producer and arranger, the late Charles Stepney. Stepney died of a heart attack while the LP was being recorded. It is dedicated to his memory.

27. With no room in this quiz for tracks fourteen and fifteen; we will stop at track thirteen. Can you guess something my daughter and I do every day with each other? (Yes, the grammar is terrible here, but I couldn't resist!)

From Quiz "Faces" by Earth, Wind and Fire

Answer: Share Your Love

"Share your love, don't try to restrain it Love, don't need to be afraid to Love, everybody get together" The band is named after the astrological elements in the founder, Maurice White's, star sign. They released their first album, which was self-titled, in 1971. The other songs are - "Shower" - Becky G (2014); "Breakfast at Tiffany's" - Deep Blue (1995) and "Losing Sleep" - Chris Young (2017).

28. In the first decade of the 2000s, Earth, Wind & Fire had the honor of performing at the White House on two occasions. Who were the US presidents when EWF gave these two concerts?

From Quiz The Career of Earth, Wind & Fire

Answer: Bill Clinton and Barack Obama

The appearances were for a State Dinner offered by Bill Clinton to honor delegates from Morocco in June 2000 and a Governor's Ball in 2009. EWF gave its 40th anniversary world tour in 2011, featuring three of the founding members. Though the tour was called "World" tour, it included only cities in the US.

29. In what year was Earth, Wind & Fire inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire

Answer: 2000

They received that distinction in 2000 and have continued to produce great music under the leadership of Philip Bailey.

30. Name the song that the following lyric is from: "...temperature's rising, I don't want to feel I'm in the wrong place to be real..."

From Quiz Earth, Wind & Fire Lyrics (1970s)

Answer: Reasons

Though "Reasons" was never released as a single, it has remained a concert favorite, and it is included on the group's "Greatest Hits" compilations. According to the book, "A Touch of Classic Soul 2: The Late 1970's" by Marc Taylor, group leader Maurice White described the song as being, "like the lover's national anthem".

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