The original Earth, Wind & Fire.
The band was founded in Chicago by Maurice White in 1969, having grown out of a previous band known as the Salty Peppers. Other prominent members of EWF have included Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Larry Dunn, Al McKay, Roland Bautista, Sonny Emory, Sheldon Reynolds and Andrew Woolfolk.
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I found this version of September from a Bemani game a whole 2 days early. So, I waited for the 21st night of September to roll around the corner, and now we're here!
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AG mashups are BACK, baby, and better than ever!
Kono Shin this is a bit egregious! Dance Man gave a shout-out to Boogie Wonderland as a big influence on his work on Love Machine, but that's not nearly as obvious as it is here!
Meanwhile, the Tsunku composition magic is real. "What if Earth Wind and Fire but more chords" is, well, straight fire.
I decided not to switch mash configurations before the chorus, but know that I did explore both combos. Plus the obligatory BOTH AT THE SAME TIME MAXIMALISM!!! for the final chorus.
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🎵 Do you remember the 21st night of September?
💕 Love was changin' the minds of pretenders
🌥️ While chasin' the clouds away
🔔 Our hearts were ringin'
🎙️ In the key that our souls were singin'
🕺 As we danced in the night, remember
🌟 How the stars stole the night away
Earth, Wind & Fire, with chart-topping hits like "September," sold more than ninety million albums worldwide.
Under the leadership of founder and principal singer Maurice White, the band developed a lush, horn-driven sound. Their music fused elements of jazz, funk, R&B, and gospel.
In 2000, they secured their place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Commissioned to create a portrait of Earth, Wind & Fire in 1978, photographer Bruce Talamon wanted to represent the band’s members as superheroes.
📸: "Earth, Wind & Fire" by Bruce W. Talamon, 1978. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Acquired through the generosity of Randi Charno Levine. © Bruce W. Talamon. #EarthWindAndFire
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Yes, another September 21st post, but I really am a megafan of EW&F. The band just doesn't stop sounding amazing no matter what decade they are in or what roster they have.
Bonus: Maurice White's autobiography is a touching and incredible read. Even if you don't listen to their songs, it's worth a read about an incredible musician and artist.
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Maurice White and Bill Meyers: "Joe".
This is from the soundtrack to the OAV for Gatchaman. Yes, this is the album with "Let's Fly" on it. But this. This is why I bought it.
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Throwback: Happy 82nd Birthday, Maurice White!
Throwback: Happy 82nd Birthday, Maurice White! @EarthWindFire @EWFLegacy
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Montell Jordan celebrated his 55th birthday on December 3
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The 90th anniversary of Little Richard‘s birth was on December 5
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