Studio Album · No. 17
In the Name of Love Songwriting Credits by Earth, Wind & Fire
Produced by Maurice White, Philip Bailey, Alan Glass, Andrew Klippel · Engineered by Don Murray, Carmen Rizzo, Jerry Jordan
Pyramid / Rhino
R&BSoulFunk
82%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Earth, Wind & Fire carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Earth, Wind & Fire
2 tracksoutside writers
Earth, Wind & Fire's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist82%
Composer82%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
23
Lyricists
4
Producers
1997
Released
Data Insight
Morris Pleasure has five of the eleven and Maurice White five, the first time a band employee matches the founder. The touring line-up is writing the records now.
In the Name of Love came out on Pyramid and Rhino in July 1997, after a Japan-only version called Avatar.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rock It
|
Philip BaileyJames BaileySonny EmoryMorris PleasureSheldon ReynoldsVerdine White | Philip James BaileyJames BaileySonny EmoryMorris PleasureSheldon ReynoldsVerdine Adams White | Maurice WhitePhilip BaileyAlan GlassAndrew Klippel | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 2 |
In the Name of Love
|
Melanie AndrewsMorris PleasureSheldon ReynoldsBetty ReynoldsMaurice White | Melanie AndrewsMorris PleasureSheldon ReynoldsBetty ReynoldsMaurice White | Maurice WhitePhilip BaileyAlan GlassAndrew Klippel | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 3 |
Revolution
|
James BaileySonny EmoryMorris PleasureMaurice White | James BaileySonny EmoryMorris PleasureMaurice White | Maurice WhitePhilip BaileyAlan GlassAndrew Klippel | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 4 |
When Love Goes Wrong
|
Philip BaileyAlan GlassAndrew Klippel | Philip James BaileyAlan GlassAndrew Klippel | Maurice WhitePhilip BaileyAlan GlassAndrew Klippel | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 5 |
Fill You Up
|
Kevin GuillaumeRalph Hawkins Jr.Damian JohnsonPaul MinorRalph Tresvant | Kevin GuillaumeRalph Hawkins Jr.Damian JohnsonPaul MinorRalph Tresvant | Maurice WhitePhilip BaileyAlan GlassAndrew Klippel | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 6 |
Right Time
|
Melanie AndrewsPaul MinorSheldon ReynoldsMaurice White | Melanie AndrewsPaul MinorSheldon ReynoldsMaurice White | Maurice WhitePhilip BaileyAlan GlassAndrew Klippel | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 7 |
Round and Round
|
Scott MayoWil Wheaton | Scott MayoWil Wheaton | Maurice WhitePhilip BaileyAlan GlassAndrew Klippel | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 8 |
Keep It Real
|
Melanie AndrewsPaul MinorMorris PleasureSheldon ReynoldsMaurice White | Melanie AndrewsPaul MinorMorris PleasureSheldon ReynoldsMaurice White | Maurice WhitePhilip BaileyAlan GlassAndrew Klippel | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 9 |
Cruising
|
Philip BaileySonny EmoryMorris PleasureRoxanne Seeman | Philip James BaileySonny EmoryMorris PleasureRoxanne Seeman | Maurice WhitePhilip BaileyAlan GlassAndrew Klippel | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 10 |
Love Is Life
|
Wade FlemonsMaurice WhiteDon Whitehead | Wade Herbert FlemonsMaurice WhiteDon Whitehead | Maurice WhitePhilip BaileyAlan GlassAndrew Klippel | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 11 |
Avatar
|
Marcel EastRalph Johnson | Marcel EastRalph Randolph Johnson | Maurice WhitePhilip BaileyAlan GlassAndrew Klippel | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 28 contributors
MW
Maurice White
Writer · Producer
MP
Morris Pleasure
Writer
SR
Sheldon Reynolds
Writer
PB
Philip Bailey
Writer · Producer
MA
Melanie Andrews
Writer
PM
Paul Minor
Writer
PJ
Philip James Bailey
Writer
SE
Sonny Emory
Writer
JB
James Bailey
Writer
AG
Alan Glass
Writer · Producer
AK
Andrew Klippel
Writer · Producer
BR
Betty Reynolds
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions In the Name of Love
Who wrote In the Name of Love?
Morris Pleasure and Maurice White on five tracks each, with Sheldon Reynolds on four and Philip Bailey on three.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No. "Revolution" and "When Love Goes Wrong" both missed the chart.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Who engineered it?
Don Murray, with Carmen Rizzo and Jerry Jordan on individual tracks.
Who produced it?
Maurice White with Philip Bailey, Alan Glass and Andrew Klippel.
What is Avatar?
A different version of the same record released in Japan in 1996, with a partly different track listing.
How long is the album?
56:21 across eleven tracks.