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#25 SEPTEMBER

EARTH, WIND & FIRE

(1978)

Writers: Maurice White, Al McKay & Allee Willis

Earth, Wind & Fire actually recorded "September" in Hollywood during the month of September in 1978. It was included on the funk / R&B group's 'The Best Of Earth, Wind & Fire Vol. 1'. The track was issued as a single 2 months later. 
Pivotal group member Maurice White produced the disco-flavoured song. He co-wrote the track with another member of the band, guitarist Al McKay. A third contributor was Allee Willis who also co-wrote the follow-up single to "September" - "Boogie Wonderland". 
In early 1979, "September" reached #1 on the US R&B chart. On the Billboard Hot 100, the disc climbed to #8. In Britain, it peaked at #3. The single was also a Top 20 hit in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites. 
Each week, 2 new songs from the remaining Top 100 are added, while another 2 are also included from positions 1501-2000 on the other weekdays. Check back here  for an update of the 2000.