Maurice White and Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Mix
“Do you remember?” … Over the years, September 21st has kind of unofficially become Earth, Wind & Fire Day due to the opening lyrics to their 1978 smash disco-funk hit “September” where bandleader and founder Maurice White references this exact date: Do you remember the 21st night of September? / Love was changing the mind of pretenders /
While chasing the clouds away.
Founded by White in 1969, the iconic funk and soul group Earth, Wind & Fire are considered by many as one of the greatest bands of all-time. The legendary group, that originated out of Chicago and then re-located to Southern California, has sold over 90 million records and received numerous prestigious awards, including being named to the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. On a personal note, EWF was my first favorite groups when I was a young kid and has had a major influence on me ever since.
To help celebrate this unofficial day and this legendary band, here is a mix that both highlights the music of EWF, as well as some of the recordings White performed while being a part of the Ramsey Lewis Trio, which do give an early glimpse into the EWF sound.
Maurice White & Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Mix
- EWF – Evil
- EWF – Energy
- EWF – Zanzibar (PLS edit)
- EWF – Brazilian Rhyme
- EWF – Love Music
- Ramsey Lewis – Sun Goddess
- Ramsey Lewis – Brazilica
- EWF – Kalimba Story
- Ramsey Lewis Trio – Uhuru
- Ramsey Lewis Trio – Do What You Wanna
- EWF – Drum Song
- EWF – Fantasy
- EWF – Reasons
- EWF – Singasong
- EWF – Runnin’
- EWF – Shining Star
Also includes rare TV interview excerpts.
