Earth Wind & Fire - postponed concert was worth the wait. The concert was perfect. The show was at a great outdoor venue in Chicago, right on (literally) the shores of our Lake Michigan. In fact, some boaters can anchor behind the center bleachers and listen to the music while having a floating rock show party on their boats. EWF is just a pure and simple hit factory. Every song came blasting out of your past and into your present. They are a large ensemble, with three main original founding members surrounded by a re-tooled horn section. I could not tell that the Phenix Horns - which delivered their signature sound for many years - are no longer the band's horn section. The Phenix Horns are/were Don Myrick, Louis Satterfield, Rahmlee Michael Davis, and Michael Harris. I saw them on tour supporting Phil Collins, you used, borrowed, or stole them. On a very warm night, I could not tell if the hot breeze blowing our way was a natural occurrence, of if it was coming from their new and excellent horn section. My eyes are often drawn to the bass player in bands. And founder Verdine White, resplendent in all white with fringe-lined white slacks - he was constantly in motion. This album is called All 'n All - their eighth studio album, released in 1977. Their best known song on it is Fantasy, which is one my favorite EWF songs. Earth Wind & Fire IS in the Rock and Roll HOF.
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