Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Where were you when you learned there was no specific reason for “The 21st night of September?” In our latest Playback with @earthwindandfire, the band reflects on their legendary music video for “September,” and the trio get into it all. From the song's early beginnings as a melody on Al McKay’s lick, the ornate Afrocentric costumes, to the joyful choreography, and how Maurice’s upbringing in Memphis,Tennessee inspired the music they made. Watch for more bts about how the iconic music video came to be, then stream it in full on Spotify 🌎🌬️🔥
Where were you when you learned there was no specific reason for “The 21st night of September?” In our latest Playback with @earthwindandfire, the band reflects on their legendary music video for “September,” and the trio get into it all. From the song's early beginnings as a melody on Al McKay’s lick, the ornate Afrocentric costumes, to the joyful choreography, and how Maurice’s upbringing in Memphis,Tennessee inspired the music they made. Watch for more bts about how the iconic music video came to be, then stream it in full on Spotify 🌎🌬️🔥
