Playlist: The Very Best of Earth, Wind & Fire

Among the most musically accomplished and commercially successful of the large-scale funk ensembles of the '70s, Earth, Wind & Fire had a meteoric rise from obscure Afro-influenced jazz-funk group to chart-topping R&B superstars. Led by their charismatic songwriter and front man, Maurice White, EWF's infectious blend of powerhouse funk rhythms and positive spiritual messages had won them mainstream popularity by the late '70s. Focused on the ensemble's signature hits of the late '70s and early '80s, PLAYLIST contains such uplifting anthems as "Shining Star" and "Let's Groove," songs whose appeal transcends musical taste, age, and demographics as only a few can.