Fantasy - Earth, Wind & Fire - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Fantasy" is a song by the iconic American R&B/Soul band Earth, Wind & Fire. The song was a standout track on the band's 1977 album All 'n All, and was also released as a single. It was written and produced by band leader Maurice White, with additional input from Verdine White and Eddie Del Barrio. The song took several months to perfect, with Maurice drawing inspiration from the seminal Steven Spielberg film Close Encounters of the Third Kind. "Fantasy" features a fusion of R&B, funk, and jazz elements. Upon its release, the song was an instant commercial success, reaching the Top 40 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles charts. It also climbed to Number 12 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart. "Fantasy" received a Grammy award nomination in the category of Best R&B Song. In 2009, the song experienced a surge in popularity after being re-released as a digital single for cellphones in Japan, receiving Gold certification for 100,000 downloads two years later. Its enduring popularity has also led to numerous covers, including a famous version by Italian group Black Box. "Fantasy" remains one of Earth, Wind & Fire's most beloved and well-known tracks.