Studio Album · No. 2
The Need of Love Songwriting Credits by Earth, Wind & Fire
Produced by Joe Wissert
Warner Bros.
FunkSoulJazz Fusion
80%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 4 of 5 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 4 / 5 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 5 tracks with documented writers, by whether Earth, Wind & Fire carries a lyricist or composer credit.
4 trackswritten by Earth, Wind & Fire
1 trackoutside writers
Earth, Wind & Fire's roles on this album
Share of the 5 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist80%
Composer80%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
5
Tracks
6
Lyricists
1
Producers
1971
Released
Data Insight
The writing trio holds three of the five. Sherry Scott writes one on her own, the only song any of the first-lineup singers wrote alone.
The Need of Love came out on Warner Bros. in November 1971, five long tracks recorded months after the debut.
Track Listing & Credits 5 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Energy
|
Wade FlemonsSherry ScottMaurice WhiteDon Whitehead | Wade Herbert FlemonsSherry ScottMaurice WhiteDon Whitehead | Joe Wissert | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 2 |
Beauty
|
Wade FlemonsMaurice WhiteDon Whitehead | Wade Herbert FlemonsMaurice WhiteDon Whitehead | Joe Wissert | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 3 |
I Can Feel It In My Bones
|
Wade FlemonsMaurice WhiteDon Whitehead | Wade Herbert FlemonsMaurice WhiteDon Whitehead | Joe Wissert | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 4 |
I Think About Lovin' You
|
Sherry Scott | Sherry Scott | Joe Wissert | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 5 |
Everything Is Everything
|
Richard EvansPhil Upchurch | Richard EvansPhil Upchurch | Joe Wissert | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 9 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions The Need of Love
Who wrote The Need of Love?
Wade Flemons, Maurice White and Don Whitehead on three tracks. Sherry Scott wrote "I Think About Lovin' You" and Richard Evans and Phil Upchurch wrote "Everything Is Everything".
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No. "I Think About Lovin' You" reached the R&B chart but missed 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 producer and no engineer.
Who produced it?
Joe Wissert.
What happened after it?
The whole line-up except Maurice and Verdine White left, and the band was rebuilt for Last Days and Time.
How long is the album?
31:41 across five tracks.