The song released on November 18, 1978, is a classic R&B track that we can still shake to in a dance floor. “September” became Earth, Wind & Fire’s most successful single to-date and is from their ninth studio album titled ‘I Am.’ Due to its success, the song was also included in Earth, Wind & Fire’s ‘best of’ compilation album.kicks off the classic Earth, Wind & Fire hit, "September" -- a song that's practically impossible to forget. But just in case fans wanted to know more about the wedding staple as it enters its 36th year this fall, the song's co-writer, Allee Willis, spoke to NPR's "Morning Edition" on Friday , and gave something of a mini history of what she
Earth, Wind and Fire's iconic song September references September 21 in its lyrics, but what is the significance of this date? Released over 40-years ago in 1978, the tune was the group's most popular song, so much so that it is still a hit today. One of lines in the opening bars of the song is "Do you remember the 21st night of SeptemberAmidst the vast ocean of disco fever and dance anthems that surged through the ’70s, one track, ‘September’ by Earth Wind & Fire, continues to ripple through the minds of music aficionados and casual listeners alike. It’s a joyous celebration packed into one song, forever etched into the collective memory of generations.
Kirk Franklin’s cover of the song, produced by Maurice White, appeared on the 2007 tribute album, Interpretations: Celebrating the Music of Earth, Wind & Fire. Earth, Wind & Fire paid their own homage to “September,” reworking it as “December” for their 2014 Christmas album Holiday. About Earth, Wind & Fire. The roots of Earth, Wind
Using a progression composed by Earth, Wind & Fire guitarist Al McKay, White and Willis wrote the song over the course of a month, conjuring images of clear skies and dancing under the stars. Update: Sep 21st, 2023 10:25 EDT. 0. Ed Perlstein / Redferns Getty Images. “Do you remember the 21st night of September?”. That’s the question Earth, Wind & Fire asks in their chart-topping It's finally time for Strong Songs to take on one of the strongest bands of all, the great Earth, Wind & Fire. In honor of September 21, Kirk does a deep dive on EWF's timeless tribute to the end of summertime - those layered grooves, those funky bass parts, and those glossy, effortless vocals. Written by: Maurice White, Al McKay & Alee Willis. Rather Be by Clean Bandit vs. September by Earth, Wind & Fire (Mashup).Below I've linked another September mashup with Lorde by ChrisEmailify.Chris' mashup: u8Zqdl.