That's the Way of the World is the sixth studio album by American band Earth, Wind & Fire, released on March 3, 1975, by Columbia Records. This was also the soundtrack for a 1975 motion picture of the same name. The album rose to No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Top Soul Albums charts.
Drums – Fred White, Maurice White, Ralph Johnson Percussion – Al McKay, Fred White, Maurice White, Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Verdine White Bass – Verdine White Guitar – Al McKay, Johnny Graham Moog synthesizer, Piano, Organ, All Keyboards – Larry Dunn Vocals – Maurice White, Philip Bailey, Verdine White Conductor – Saini Murira (track 8) Congas – Philip Bailey Flute, Soprano saxophone, Tenor saxophone – Andrew P. Woolfolk Kalimba – Maurice White Additional Saxophone – Ernie Watts Strings – Saini Murira & Matepe Ensemble (track 8) Trombone – George Bohanon Trumpet – Oscar Brashear
