"Earth Tones: Essential" by Rare Earth is a soul music compilation CD released by Motown in August 1994. Produced by Tom Baird, Norman Whitfield, Rare Earth, John Ryan, and Amy Herot, this album features a mix of soul and R&B tracks with a total run time of 75 minutes. With its essential collection of soul classics, this CD offers listeners a nostalgic journey through the iconic music of Rare Earth.