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Maurice White, Verdine White, Philip Bailey, Andrew Woolfolk, and Ralph Johnson set out to accomplish two years ago by re-forming the band - to be taken seriously again as purveyors of new music - they have managed successfully, as the new album, "Heritage," shows".
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interspersed with brief interludes "Soweto." "Bird," "Faith" representing Africa, the jazz tradition and unwavering religious allegiance, all cornerstones of the
African-American experience. A little busy, hmmm?".
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1996:George, Lynell (March 1, 1990).
1948:Milward, John (March 22, 1990).
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345:Top British Soul Albums chart.
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897:"Interlude: Close to Home"
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1214:– backing vocals (6, 15)
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3011:After the Love Has Gone
2854:The Ultimate Collection
2621:Now, Then & Forever
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3074:Fall in Love with Me
1982:. February 19, 1990.
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1553:Hot R&B Singles
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3137:In the Name of Love
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2502:Last Days and Time
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