Earth, Wind and Fire

2022 - 9 - 21

Do you remember? It's Earth, Wind and Fire Day (West Virginia Public Broadcasting)

Good morning. I'm A Martinez. For some music fans, today's date means one thing. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SEPTEMBER"). EARTH, WIND AND FIRE: (Singing) ...

One of the songwriters, Allee Willis, spoke to NPR in 2014. The band's hit, "September," immortalized today. It's Earth, Wind and Fire Day

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21 tweets with Earth Wind and Fire memes to celebrate Sept. 21 (For The Win)

As is the tradition, people all over Twitter posted videos and jokes about the EWF song on Wednesday, so we decided to round up the fun being had with exactly ...

Seriously, while writing this post, I listened to September at least a dozen times. As is the tradition, people all over Twitter posted videos and jokes about the EWF song on Wednesday, so we decided to round up the fun being had with exactly 21 tweets about September 21. It’s a fantastic song and it’s also the 21st of September, so we’ve got to do it.

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Earth, Wind & Fire Songwriter Says There's 'No Significance' to Sept ... (PEOPLE.com)

Do you remember the 21st night of September? That's the question Earth, Wind & Fire asks in their 1978 No. 1 hit, "September" — and one that has enticed ...

Its chorus features the repetition of the words "Ba-dee-ya" — no doubt three of the most misquoted lyrics in the history of song. "It's impossible to be depressed when you hear it." (Walk onto a dance floor at any wedding and one is bound to hear a range of options, from "Ariel" to "Barbie Doll" to "Bloody Hell." ' and the one that just felt the best was the 21st." Frustrated and worried the song sounded too simplistic, Willis turned to White for one last spot of clarification. "Lyrics can be clunky sometimes because someone is trying to make too much sense or fit in a four-syllable word when a two-syllable one feels better." Willis said that White, who died in 2016, is to blame for the lines. "'Do you remember the first, the second, the third, the fourth ... sorry!" "So ... Check social media anytime during the day and one is sure to see [the song's lyrics plastered somewhere](https://twitter.com/wendimclendonco/status/1572647800848130048), accompanying memes, polls and, of course, the official "September" music video. That means it has nothing to do with embracing the last fleeing moments of summer, as often assumes, with Sept.

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People are celebrating Earth, Wind & Fire Day in honour of 21 ... (The Independent)

Fans share tweets and memes in celebration of the Earth, Wind & Fire song 'September'

Founded in Chicago in 1969, the principle members of Earth, Wind & Fire included Maurice White, his younger brother Verdine White, Philip Bailey, and Ralph Johnson. He has Transitioned on to the forever, from this Land of the dying to the Land of the Living.” Earth, Wind & Fire frontman Philip Bailey confirmed the news on Instagram, along with a touching tribute to his longtime friend. The fun began a day early when the official account for Earth, Wind & Fire tweeted yesterday: “Busy tomorrow? These lyrics are the beginning to the hit 1978 song “September” by American funk band Earth, Wind & Fire. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) “Great memories. Great Talent. However, Jonathan was less than impressed with his brother’s dance moves in the video. “It’s officially #EarthWindAndFireDay!!!” they said. We lost him today, after being ill of over 6 years. Asking for a friend.”

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Earth, Wind & Fire's Illinois roots | Illinois Public Media (WILL News - Illinois Public Media)

2019 Kennedy Center Honorees Earth, Wind & Fire members, from left, bassist Verdine White, Kahbran White, singer Philip Bailey and percussionist Ralph ...

the 21st night of September?” We’ll take those lyrics from Earth, Wind and Fire as a jumping off point for a discussion about the band. It was formed in Illinois and has a huge legacy around the world. [Do You Remember?: Celebrating 50 Years of Earth, Wind & Fire](https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/D/Do-You-Remember)

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Earth, Wind and Fire Legacy Reunion to perform at city auditorium ... (Rome News-Tribune)

A Legacy Reunion of legendary band Earth Wind & Fire alumni will perform at the Rome City Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 24, starting at 7:30 p.m..

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Celebrate Earth, Wind & Fire Day with MMA fighters singing ... (MMA Junkie)

Do you remember the 21st night of September? These UFC, Bellator and PFL fighters do!

If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS. How can you not love “September,” the 1978 feel-good classic from legendary R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire? [Blue Corner](http://mmajunkie.com/category/bluecorner) is MMA Junkie’s blog space.

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On this Earth Wind and Fire Day, let's remember "September" as a ... (Salon)

On the 21st night of September, an examination of the appeal of Earth Wind and Fire's everlasting groove.

A simple enough request to fulfill, since many other folks have taken up the task of commemorating Earth Wind and Fire Day, and "September," with their efforts. But this also proves that, like every great song, the charms of "September" can wear thin. It's the "Ba-dee-ya!" "okay, i'm already starting to get a bunch of these countdown tweets so lemme say once again that i am not doing september videos anymore! The Black Eyed Peas also swoop in to rap out a bridge. White and Willis, its lyricists, courted that potential with the verse that begins, "Now December/Found the love that we shared in September…" "I just said, 'What the f*** does 'ba-dee-ya' mean?'" she said. "September" launched as a winter party banger, and with its release, Earth Wind and Fire had a December hit that wasn't about Christmas. But then, the words that you can find in a dictionary aren't the ones that get people to sing along. But knowing the story of "September" is key to understanding why its appeal crosses generations. [late founder and lead singer Maurice White](https://www.salon.com/2016/04/21/2016_has_been_a_tragic_year_for_music_a_look_back_the_icons_weve_lost_from_prince_to_bowie/) spent a month co-creating the song with lead guitarist Al McKay and songwriter Allee Willis beginning in September 1978. Bellbottoms and leisure suits might be dead and buried, but "September" remains a wedding reception and class reunion staple.

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5 covers of Earth, Wind & Fire's “September” to listen to today (Deseret News)

Verdine White, from left, Ralph Johnson and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the Race to Erase MS drive-in event at the Rose Bowl, Friday, ...

This is apparently her anniversary with her boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, according to This version is exactly the same as the original, except every mention of “September” has been changed to “December.” With Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake joining Earth, Wind & Fire, this cover from DreamWork’s “Trolls” introduced a lot of kids to this classic song.

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Earth, Wind & Fire Songwriter Says September 21 Date In ... (BET)

it just sang better,” said the late Allee Willis of the group's 1978 hit.

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Earth, Wind & Fire... and music: The band performs at Cascades Park (Tallahassee.com)

Earth, Wind & Fire chose their most iconic day in "September" to perform in Tallahassee. See photos from the Grammy-award-winning band's concert Wednesday ...

Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the Capital City Amphitheater at Cascades Park on Wednesday, Sept. Earth, Wind & Fire chose their most iconic day in "September" to perform in Tallahassee. Earth, Wind & Fire at the Capital City Amphitheater

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World-renowned band Earth, Wind & Fire puts on a show for ... (WCTV)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Wednesday night Tallahassee became a Boogie Wonderland as Earth, Wind and Fire took center stage at the Cascades Park ...

“I grew up enjoying Earth, Wind & Fire and I haven’t seen them for over forty years so it’s just a chance to come out and relive old memories.” “It’s the ambience and being able to remember what is was from when I was growing up in high school to now,” shared Tallahassee resident Angel Lluveras. “We’ve been married for over thirty years so this is a part of our beginning you know.

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