Carl 22 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 Last night I read a few chapters of a book called The Greatest Salesman In The World. I re-read it from time to time whenever I'm feeling disconnected. It's the book Maurice White made his associates read before they worked with him. I know this because Allee Willis, who co-wrote "September" and "Boogie Wonderland," told me.She also explained that Maurice was a singular songwriting talent who knew exactly how to fuse spirituality and groove. You can hear it in "Shining Star," a song meant to lure us into a positive state. It's also in "September" - yeah, it's a lot of "bada ya," but you can't let a lyric get in the way of a groove, and that groove means more than anything you'll find in the dictionary.In a way, EW&F ruined me for modern R&B. I would hear the latest jams and think, "Why would I listen to this when Earth, Wind & Fire did it so much better"? Well, that's because what they did was beyond compare - interplanetary, almost. Wherever he is, his star is shining bright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonJonSurfer 15 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 Agreed. Sad news keep coming... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenny 2 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 If not for EWF, soul and R&B would not be the same. May he rest in peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edna 6 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 He made me dance... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Laurie_ 9 Report post Posted February 8, 2016 Very sad news...September was one of my favorites... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
