Earth, Wind & Fire - Side by Side (Audio) 

Maurice White's world-class vocals

Probably the most under appreciated and often overlooked EW&F song in their HOF catalog. Maurice Whites genius is on full display, as is his production, arrangement and vocals on this slick, sophisticated track.

EWF, the genius of Maurice White. This is why they are one of the iconic band of all time. It's 2022 and this is still fly.

Hands down, EWF is the greatest band of all times.

Who's listening in October 2019, 2020 and beyond. Greatest Band ever created.

The BADDEST BAND like no other out there. Every album was quality, class and about love, life, relationships, passion, and pain. Earth, Wind, and Fire is DEEP and they get to the heart of the Matter whatever it may be. Forever a Fan.🤗🤗🤗

The “ I DEDICAAAAAIAAAYYYYTE TO YOU” ❗️❗️

The SIZZLING SEVENTIES: THE COMMODORES, AVERAGE WHITE BAND, KOOL AND THE GANG, LTD, THE JACKSON FIVE.WHAT A PRIVILEGE TO HAVE GROWN UP IN THAT ERA !!!

RIP Maurice thanks for all the beautiful music that will live on

We think so much of Maurice being a great band leader that we forget that he was a great singer with a special voice.

Goosebumps ... Pure ear candy 🍭 The Emotions & Maurice. Just heavenly ❤️

This song reminds what how lyrics are supposed to be written. Every word makes you feel good. And the steel drum just brings it all together.

An EWF classic, featuring Wanda Hutchinson-Vaughn, of the Emotions!

October 30, 2020. The Elements, Earth Wind and Fire! I'm 62 years old listening to the greatest band ever. The band of my youth, my middle age and to the end of my days...

Man I love how Maurice r.i.p. arranged those horns,superb,magnificent what great work by the grand master.The brother even brought in some strings to sweetest up the best song ever by EWF .By far my favorite of all the favorites,God Bless Mr. Maurice White one more time now that the great one is gone.

Earth Wind & Fire are the G.O.A.Ts, the greatest R & B band of all times!!

Maurices voice was Heavenly

WOW! First time hearing this song in almost 35 years. (May 7th, 2019). Takes me back to my college days in the early 1980s.

I was so lucky to have seen them way back in '79'. And to this day, hundreds or thousands of concerts later, is still one of my most my memorable musical experiences of my lifetime. Thank you EWF. You were and are a cut above and a class all to you're own.

IMO, EWF's most underrated and under-appreciated song.

This whole entire album was fire‼️‼️🔥🔥🔥🔥

Always said, and never understood why this song wasn't a HUGE radio hit! Under played and appreciated by the industry that was changing for the worse at the time. One of Maurice's best vocals

I'm 70yrs old and still here, listening to the greatest band ever. Black, white, yellow, it didn't matter we all loved them.

1983, and I was 17 when this track came out. It brings me back to my youth in Manchester (UK). Thanks to EWF, great memories!!!

Not one single EW&F song sounds like another one! That’s creativity beyond imagination...

LEGENDS. Earth wind and fire + the Emotions = Classic Soul

I remember been in the army those yrs...1983 Ft Hood Texas....im from Ponce Puerto Rico....62 yrs now..,..always had respect admiration love appreciation for soul music. And 4 soul singers...beautiful Soul Music..i had this cassette with this song..my roommate was a skinny dude Miranda...rip...also from P R....we will sing these song played in my cassette player..he was a gooood gooood singer....i was so... so..him a tenor me a bass...somehow we blend and sang it... dance to it ....shine our boots...had some beers...felt and loved this beautiful soul music....its been 42 yrs ....reminiscing...he passed 7 yrs ago....all that remains is the memories..im 62 now..and the tears😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

The fact he started with Ramsey Lewis in a small quartet is mind blowing. You just never know what creative minds are within musical bands. Absolutely appreciate all Maurice’s accomplishments and contributions within the music industry.

this song went to #15 on the R&B charts in 1983!!!

EARTH WIND AND FIRE AND EMOTIONS SIDE BY SIDE FOREVER, BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL SONG!

With all of the success Earth Wind and Fire achieved over the years, I must recognize the late Charles Stepney for his leadership and studio production skills.

Favorite song on this album.

We are hearing from THE ANCESTORS, tonight! 😃I am traveling down memory lane! Maurice White, EW&F, and The Emotions THANK YOU for SO MANY wonderful musical moments that narrated the early years of my life. ❤

Absolutely..The greatest band ever assembled by far!

Finally! Kennedy Center Honors 2019!

There are two flawless groups. ABBA and EWF. White and Black. You can listen to their arrangements endlessly.

Rest peacefully Brother Maurice.

Another Legend has passed on to the next life. See you on the other side. Rest In Paradise Mr. Maurice White.

RIP... Pamela Hutchinson💐💐💐💐💐💐 of "The Emotiions" My favorite collab with EW&F!!

You must have your eyes close at the beginning of this song, just call me crazy. Have you ever played a song so much until your teenager now sings it and downloads it to their playlist? Introducing Side By Side. And he is a male teenager that NOW love the music I listen to.

Maurice White miss your music every day. RIP ✌️

What a lovely song I just adore my Maurice White R.I.P. my sweet love

BEAUTY BEAUTIFUL EARTH WIND AND FIRE BEST EVER THE LEGENDARY MASTERPIECE FABULOUS

Another round of applause for yet another classical tune written for a time of music way ahead of its time. Maurice embodies absolute and all rounded talent. This was music, this was song writing and this was good grooving. With the passing of time this music will forever be remembered by all who have an acquisition of great taste for good jams. Listen to the conclusion of this piece of music

My favorite group of all time! Love them!

This song right here. How many people said: Damn, how did I forget about this one? The song you sing while moving you head side by side, with your eyes close. Try it!

Earth Wind and Fire what more can I say about this timeless classic with The Emotions in the background but wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

The Steel Drum solo is off the chain!

Still fresh in 2021 as it was back in the day! Classics like this never get old.

Anybody still listening in 2019? I am!

Still loving these guys 2022!!! Who is with me!?!,

The steel drums part make me think about the islands!.

One year ago, love was touch and go Time made me see, solved the mystery Taught me that love and time Will change your mind and make it right Bring your darkness to the light My hearts sings in the night My love, I bring to you With this lovin' I dedicate to you For believing in me, I will make you mine Side by side, for love we waited Side by side, we're dedicated Side by side, now we can make it Side by side, we gonna shake it on down Get down, get down, get down, chill out tonight Get down, get down, get down, chill out tonight Get down, get down, get down, chill out tonight Get down, get down I can hardly wait, to pick you up at eight For this rendezvous, candlelight and you It took me a long time to see it clear That love will last for many years Dreams do come true So I bring my heart to you With this lovin' I dedicate to you For believing in me, I will make you mine Side by side, for love we waited Side by side, we're dedicated Side by side, now we can make it Side by side, we gonna shake it on down Get down, get down, get down, chill out tonight Get down, get down, get down, chill out tonight Get down, get down, get down, chill out tonight Get down, get down We finally found our sunny day And your love lights up the way So, I thank you today For you believed in me With this lovin' I dedicate to you For believing in me, I will make you mine Side by side Side by side (ahh, we can make it, baby) Side by side (ahh, we can make it, baby) Side by side We wanna live side by side We gonna live side by side We wanna live side by side We love to live live side by side We holdin' hands side by side Don't 'cha understand side by side We wanna live side by side We wanna (get down)

Your music will live on forever. Thank you for the memories..R.I.P. Sir Maurice...

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG! FATHER GOD'S SON CHRIST CONSCIOUSNESS WISDOM IN THEIR ALBUMS REGARDING THE LAW OF ONE LOVE!

OLD SKOOL EARTH,WIND AND FIRE IS STILL THE BEST EARTH,WIND AND FIRE.

RIP Maurice White will always listen.

Forever "the fire" of the group! Your music will live on forever...

Most talented most phenomenal musicians in the world you can't find any better than Earth wind & fire. I'm so happy to have grown up in a time where they still were making music that's a blessing within itself

EARTH,WIND and FIRE today ? They are always on the TOP of the WORLD in RNB field ,The BEST BAND of all Times...

Love this groove.

I Love this song! Chi-towns finest! 70's 80's 60"s and 90"s in that order music at its best!

Side by Side which we should as ONE. Thank you Emotions. Back in those days the Emotions was the Female Best Vocalist Group.

I can hardly wait, to pick you up at 8, for this rendezvous, candlelight and you❤

7/29/2022 this song still makes me happy!😊

Aaahhh, I am so glad this song popped up just before praying and going to bed tonight. Back in the day I really did enjoy listening to this song. The electronic Xylophone solo in the background grabbed me then. Their creative Style as well as excellent brass section was another AWESOME thing about this group that made the music Definitely fall into the"Feel Good Music" category. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

The baddest group in the world. All of there lyrics are talking about love. I love this group.

Greatest Band Ever !

The Emotions💝 God I miss the girl groups and the guy groups, the harmony , the bands. The lyrical nessages. The love. You hear that steelpan?! Wow. "Side by side, now we can make it." Sigh.

Maurice thê Best soulsinger.! Fantastic band! Wonderful songs!

🇹🇹 I get emotional when listening to the steel pan in this song I'm very proud of our instrument and thank you George victory rest in peace our own brother from Five Rivers Arouca

Any doubt ...the greatest Soul Band Ever?...No Doubt....EWF!!!

The 80's were unrespectful to the disco funk R&B and the story went on and on putting aside great compositions like this. The flame igneted during the 70's was blown away.

This song is so underrated by EWF Still listening in 2021

This song remains among my favorites. It covers a wide range of emotions...each and every time and probably forever.

This band brings everyone together. I have seen concerts but seeing these geniuses perform and every single person regardless of their color or background can sing all the words back to them has got to be one of the most amazing things to experience. I have only seen televised concerts but you can feel the positive energy through the screen. That is the feeling of happiness they give me even in a recorded version of the songs. Very few bands can do that. KC and the Sunshine Band comes close but no one else is EWF. They are in a class all by themselves.

This song in particular wonderful to listen to. You put the vocals of The Emotions with EWF it gets no better. Musically awesome! They can just really sing period.

Unbelieveble songs,thanks mr.Maurice,rip

Verdine thumping that bass with brother Maurice singing . Baddddd ass .

The Baddest Band .. Of The Lands!! #EMF Forever 🔥

Maurice and the Emotions did their thing

Amen to that!! EWF transcends time and space, forever in my heart and soul...

Rest in peace, Maurice White...

The percussion at the end gives me chills sometimes, luv this song and this group

This song makes me believe that I can do anything that I put my mind to doing! Amazing and wonderful ❤️

I forgot about this song... God bless this great band!!!!!!!

The phoenix horns……. Just Absolutely Magnificent

Didn't realize until NOW that The Emotions supplied the additional vocals.

This music lives forever

That's real music 💕

Thirty five years we did Andrew.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Go Maurice!!! Thank you so much!!! Miss you!!!

I’ve been a fan since 1980.. 9 ears later I saw them live in Birmingham England Tour the world concert .. amazing concert.. I will never ever forget that evening… RIP Reece. 🙏🏼

Being a young listener I discovered my instant love for soul and funk music very quickly. Having listened to all the EWF albums they are all special and amazing in their own way but for me Powerlight is an all time favourite of mine!

Maurice White love thus man's creativity EWF always Rest will king and Thank You !!!

When I die, I want everyone of their songs played in memory

Ahhh sweet memories !

I miss Maurice so much. I love Phillip Bailey,but Maurice was the heart and soul of the group. RIP😇

My first stereo purchased with paper route money got a good workout from EWF 45 yrs ago. Greatest Hits + I Am + Raise + All n' All = all great listening.

My hats off and great big shout-out to Maurice White Earth Wind & Fire and the excellent music throughout the years God bless