Battle of the Beats
Whose 'Shining Star' Is Brighter? The Manhattans Or Earth, Wind & Fire?
For the first Battle of the Beats for the new year I decided to take a trip to the way back with some classic soul courtesy of The Manhattans and Earth, Wind & Fire. The songs up for debate are their identically named tracks, "Shining Star." But that's where the similarities end because although the songs are roughly from the same era (1980 and 1975, respectively), they couldn't be more different. The Manhattans' "Shining Star" is a love song still fit for any late-night Quiet Storm broadcast, and EWF's "Shining Star" is a funky cut sure to set off many a Soul Train line to this day.
Both songs are timeless classics, so what's it gonna be, jive turkeys? The sweet ode to a loved one or the empowering dance floor ditty? Leave your comments behind next to the Old Spice and Afro Sheen.
The Manhattans: "Shining Star"
Earth, Wind & Fire: "Shining Star"
Tags: audio, earth wind & fire, the manhattans
Comments
EWF.
I need not elaborate.
DJStylus | January 16, 2008 11:20 PM | PermalinkWait ... are we basing it on each of the group's hair styles, or the actual songs?!?!? LOL
Even though I'm from Manhattan, gotta give it up for EWF.
Will | January 16, 2008 10:35 AM | PermalinkI have to go with the Manhattens! I love this song so much!
Sheree | January 16, 2008 9:48 AM | PermalinkThe ELEMENTS all day baby!
HenKisses | January 15, 2008 10:23 PM | PermalinkEarth Wind and Fire! No doubt!
Ms. Kiti | January 15, 2008 9:45 PM | PermalinkEWF baby!
Ill Mami | January 15, 2008 6:30 PM | Permalink