That's the Way of the World
6th album
Released in March 1975
Genres considered - Soul, Funk, Progressive Soul, Pop
No. 1 on Billboard 200 & Billboard Top Soul Albums
2 American Music Award Nominations
1 Rock Music Award
Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame (2004)
Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
No. 486 in 2012
No. 420 in 2020
"Shining Star" -
No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
No. 1 on Billboard Hot Soul Singles
Grammy Award - Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
Review Scores -
AllMusic - 4.5/5 Stars
Variety - Favorable review
Village Voice - B+
Boston Globe - Favorable review
Rolling Stone - Mixed review
Vibe - Favorable review
LA Weekly - Favorable review
Chicago Tribune - Favorable review
BBC - Favorable review
Track List -
Side One -
1. Shining Star
2. That's the Way of the World
3. Happy Feelin'
4. All About Love
Side Two -
5. Yearnin' Learin'
6. Reasons
7. Africano
8. See the Light
Certified 3x Platinum in the U.S.
In this conclusion to the April Showers - May Flowers series on Set List, Earth, Wind & Fire knows how to clear spring rain and shine on spring bloom for a fresh start. As it goes, play it Earth, Wind & Fire!
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