Studio Album · No. 16
Millennium Songwriting Credits by Earth, Wind & Fire
Produced by Maurice White, Freddie Ravel, Frankie Blue, Bill Meyers
Reprise
R&BNew Jack SwingFunk
81%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 16 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Earth, Wind & Fire carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Earth, Wind & Fire
3 tracksoutside writers
Earth, Wind & Fire's roles on this album
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist81%
Composer81%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
16
Tracks
20
Lyricists
4
Producers
1993
Released
Data Insight
Maurice White has eleven of the sixteen, back in charge of the writing after two albums where he was not. Burt Bacharach turns up on one track.
Millennium came out on Reprise in September 1993, the band's only album for that label.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Even If You Wonder
|
Nicky BrownJeffrey CohenJon LindMaurice White | Nicky BrownJeffrey CohenJon LindMaurice White | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 2 |
Sunday Morning
#53
|
Sheldon ReynoldsMaurice WhiteAllee Willis | Sheldon ReynoldsMaurice WhiteAlta Sherral Willis | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 3 |
Blood Brothers
|
Nicky BrownJon LindBrock WalshMaurice White | Nicky BrownJon LindBrock WalshMaurice White | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 4 |
Kalimba Interlude
|
Maurice White | Maurice White | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 5 |
Spend The Night
|
Dawn Thomas | Dawn Thomas | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 6 |
Divine
|
Philip BaileyKen BarkenRoxanne Seeman | Philip James BaileyKen BarkenRoxanne Seeman | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 7 |
Two Hearts
|
Burt BacharachPhilip BaileyMaurice White | Burt BacharachPhilip James BaileyMaurice White | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 8 |
Honor The Magic
|
Freddie RavelMaurice White | Freddie RavelMaurice White | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 9 |
Love Is The Greatest Story
|
Faye FreenbergDavid LawrenceMaurice White | Faye FreenbergDavid LawrenceMaurice White | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 10 |
The L Word
|
Nicky BrownJon LindMaurice WhiteAllee Willis | Nicky BrownJon LindMaurice WhiteAlta Sherral Willis | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 11 |
Just Another Lonely Night
|
Linda StokesMichael Stokes | Linda StokesMichael Stokes | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 12 |
Super Hero
|
Prince | Prince | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 13 |
Wouldn't Change A Thing About You
|
Philip BaileyFrankie Blue | Philip James BaileyFrankie Blue | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 14 |
Love Across The Wire
|
Philip BaileyThom BellMaurice White | Philip James BaileyThom BellMaurice White | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 15 |
Chicago (Chi-Town) Blues
|
Nicky BrownJon LindBrock WalshMaurice White | Nicky BrownJon LindBrock WalshMaurice White | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 16 |
Kalimba Blues
|
Maurice White | Maurice White | Maurice WhiteFreddie RavelFrankie BlueBill Meyers | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 24 contributors
MW
Maurice White
Writer · Producer
JL
Jon Lind
Writer
NB
Nicky Brown
Writer
PB
Philip Bailey
Writer
PJ
Philip James Bailey
Writer
AW
Allee Willis
Writer
AS
Alta Sherral Willis
Writer
BW
Brock Walsh
Writer
FB
Frankie Blue
Writer · Producer
FR
Freddie Ravel
Writer · Producer
BB
Burt Bacharach
Writer
DL
David Lawrence
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Millennium
Who wrote Millennium?
Maurice White on eleven of the sixteen tracks, with Nicky Brown and Jon Lind on four each and Philip Bailey on four.
How high did the single chart?
"Sunday Morning" reached number 53 on the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article names the producers and no engineer.
Who produced it?
Maurice White with Freddie Ravel, Frankie Blue and Bill Meyers.
Who wrote "Two Hearts"?
Burt Bacharach with Philip Bailey and Maurice White.
How long is the album?
63:55 across sixteen tracks.