September
Earth, Wind & Fire
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Do you remember the 21st night of September? Love was changing the minds of pretenders While chasing the clouds away Our hearts were ringing In the key that our souls were singing As we danced in the night Remember how the stars stole the night away Hey hey hey Ba de ya, say do you remember Ba de ya, dancing in September Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day Ba duda, ba duda, ba duda, badu Ba duda, badu, ba duda, badu Ba duda, badu, ba duda My thoughts are with you Holding hands with your heart to see you Only blue talk and love Remember how we knew love was here to stay Now December found the love that we shared in September Only blue talk and love Remember the true love we share today Hey hey hey Ba de ya, say do you remember Ba de ya, dancing in September Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day There was a Ba de ya, say do you remember Ba de ya, dancing in September Ba de ya, golden dreams were shinny days The bell was ringing Our souls were singing Do you remember, never a cloudy day There was a Ba de ya, say do you remember Ba de ya, dancing in September Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day There was a Ba de ya, say do you remember Ba de ya, dancing in September Ba de ya, golden dreams were shinny days Ba de ya de ya de ya Ba de ya de ya de ya Ba de ya de ya de ya de ya Ba de ya de ya de ya Ba de ya de ya de ya Ba de ya de ya de ya de ya
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Written by: Al McKay, Maurice White, Allee Willis
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RHYTHM RECORDS INC D/B/A STEELCHEST MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Recording and Release"September" was recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire in September 1978. It was then released as a single in 1978 which later appeared on their album "The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1".
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OriginsThe song was written by band members Maurice White, Al McKay, and Allee Willis. It was produced by White and arranged by both him and McKay.
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Music Style"September" is classified as an R&B, funk, and disco song. It features a prominent horn section, energetic vocals, a thumping bassline, and an infectious groove that made it a dancefloor favorite.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a massive hit for the band. It reached number one on the US Billboard R&B chart, number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number three on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoA music video was released for the song, and it is notable for its high-energy performance scenes featuring the band's intricate choreography, as well as its use of multi-layered visuals.
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Cultural Impact"September" has become one of Earth, Wind & Fire's signature songs. It gained widespread cultural recognition, being used in numerous films, commercials, and television shows, such as "The Best Man", "Night at the Museum", and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine".
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Catchy LyricsThe song has one of the most memorable lyrics "Do you remember, the 21st night of September?" Although the song doesn't explain the significance of the date, it has always piqued listeners' curiosity.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several artists have covered "September", including Justin Timberlake & Anna Kendrick for the "Trolls" movie, and Taylor Swift in an acoustic style which attracted significant media attention.
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LegacyIn 2018, "September" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Plus, It has also been noted that the song's popularity spikes annually around the date mentioned in its opening line.
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PersistenceAs of today, "September" still garners radio play, continues to be a staple at parties and special events, and maintains a strong presence on digital streaming platforms, testifying to its timeless appeal and enduring popularity.
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