But Bailey's grace and magic, apparent throughout, redeem the recordings." Dyson added "What's remarkable above all on this album is that Bailey's brilliant falsetto retains its sweet purity, even as he employs more of a pleasing baritone than he has revealed before. Carol Cooper of Newsday wrote Philip Bailey takes another step forward for neo-traditionalism in black music, with the sensitive gentleman-crooner triumphantly ascendant." Michael Eric Dyson of Rolling Stone stated "In the hands of a lesser talent, some of these songs might barely seep through the cracks, less than memorable fare conjured up to please a legend. Artists including Brian McKnight, Chuckii Booker and PM Dawn guested on the LP. ĭuring 1994, Bailey issued his self titled fifth studio album on Zoo Entertainment. 20 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. Thom Duffy of the Orlando Sentinel said "on this new album, Bailey aims for a polished yet punchy funk and ballad style." Ī single from the album entitled " State of the Heart" reached No. Carlo Wolff of the Boston Globe wrote "Bailey's most coherent and relaxed solo album chronicles his walk through city streets, his eyes turned toward the heavens". 30 on the US Billboard Top R&B Albums chart, No. ĭuring 1986 Bailey went on to issue his fourth studio album, titled Inside Out on Columbia. A duet with Phil Collins entitled " Easy Lover", rose to No. The album was certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. 10 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. During 1984, Bailey also released his third solo album, titled Chinese Wall on Columbia.
īailey issued his second solo album, a gospel album titled The Wonders of His Love on Myrrh Records in 1984. 10 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. Īn album cut titled " I Know" rose to No. Hugh Wyatt of the New York Daily News also called Continuation "a top-notch recording". Martin Basch of the Boston Globe declared "this is the rare R&B dance album where each cut is outstanding".
19 on the US Billboard Top R&B Albums chart, No. Philip Bailey performing in 2008 Solo albums ĭuring 1983, Bailey issued his debut studio album, titled Continuation, on Columbia Records. ĭuring EWF's live performances, Bailey will sing in his falsetto, and then at times switch to the tenor originally sung by Maurice White, showing off his vocal prowess and versatility. With Maurice White's retirement from the road, Bailey became the on-stage leader of Earth, Wind & Fire, performing alongside longtime members, bassist Verdine White and vocalist/percussionist Ralph Johnson. He also shared lead vocals with Maurice White on such EWF hits as "Shining Star", "Getaway", " September", "Sing A Song", " Serpentine Fire", "Saturday Nite", “Can’t Hide Love,” “That’s the Way of the World,” “Sing a Song,” and sang lead with both White and the girl group The Emotions on their classic disco collaboration " Boogie Wonderland". Bailey was the featured lead vocalist on popular Earth, Wind & Fire songs as " Devotion", " Keep Your Head to the Sky", " Reasons", " Fantasy", " Star", " I've Had Enough", " Turn on (The Beat Box)" and "Guiding Lights". In 1972, while attending the University of Colorado, Bailey was invited to join the band Earth, Wind & Fire by founder and bandleader Maurice White. In May 2008, Bailey was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music at Berklee's Commencement Ceremony where he was the commencement speaker. "Easy Lover" won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Overall Performance in a Video in 1985 and was Grammy nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals.
Chinese Wall from 1984, which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male, included the international hit, " Easy Lover", a duet with Phil Collins. Bailey was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work with the band. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. Noted for his four- octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto register, Bailey has won seven Grammy Awards. Philip James Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, songwriter and percussionist, best known as an early member and one of the two lead singers (along with group founder Maurice White) of the band Earth, Wind & Fire.
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