Earth Wind and Fire (1974) Devotion

That Oberheimer smoothly holding a note like a horn is complemented by a chilled, very laidback EWF melody. The lead vocals overlapping with the backing voices always in a elegant and spaced out way that group was best at, their instrumental skills were just as great with their tight, relentless percussive force. Mix this with the vocal attack of Phill Bailey and you have a formidable group just starting out.