1978
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September: The Joyful Story of Earth, Wind & Fire’s Hit
The story behind Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September”: a guitar groove, a nonsense lyric, a family secret about the 21st night, and what to play next.
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On This Day: Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” Arrives
Released as a B-side in October 1978, Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” became a disco anthem. The rushed session, the DJ who broke it, and the video.