This my Mama favorite group!! 💛❤️ Rest peacefully Mama I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!! 😢

Let me lay some facts on you my fellow KZfaq Listeners: This song was written b y David Foster, Jay Graydon and Bill Chaplin. It was first offered to the duo group " Hall & Oates."At the time they were not interested in recording any music that wasn't written by them. When D. Foster presented to Maurice White, he gave the song a thumbs up. Verdine White, brother of Maurice White, stated that it was the most difficult song they had ever recorded. They felt the vibe had to be right in order to pull it off. He went on to say they recorded 6 to 7 times before M. White said that's it. Thats the one. It found its way to #2 on Billboards 100 list in 1979 for 2 weeks. It took home 2 Grammy's. Best R&B duo or a group and Best R&B song Grammy for composers D. Foster and J. Graydon. And now you know. Lol

I'm leaving this comment so anytime someone likes it, I can come back and listen to this wonderful song.

2024 and this song still better than 99% of today's songs.

I love the unexpected chords progressions in this song

The genius of this song is how it manages to be heartfelt, heartbroken and hopeful all at once.

Who’s still listening in 2024?

"Something happened along the way & yesterday was all we had." That's so deep.

I am 21, and still jamming out to this song. This song reminds me of my mom, she...unfortunately succumbed to colon cancer back in 2013. Every time I hear this song, it would make me sad, because she was my mom, she might've not been a good mom to yall, but to me, she was a great mom. She told me to be happy, she told me that not to cry about her, she told me that she will be in my heart and watching over me. Those were her last words. I dropped down my DS (ended up breaking it) and was crying at her side. I never thought I would lose my mom, and when they disconnected my mom from life support, I went running and hugging my dad and crying. Fast forward to May 25th, 2019, I was graduating. Once this song came on as the Graduation Song, I looked at my family, and I went running to them and cried. I wanted everyone to be there, including my mom. My friends were there to comfort me also. I really miss my mom. Someday mom, I will reunite with you again! Until then, I will try my hardest. I love you mom! -Charles R.I.P Mom 1972-2013 (40 Years Old) *I will meet up with you again someday mom!*

So many key changes in this song. It sounds so easy but it's actually very musically complex. The sign of a masterfully written song.

This band was one of the best of all times. They don't make them like this anymore😢😢😢

we all die but this song will last until d end of time...salute

This band is a forever-lasting legend.

A timeless classic, we are blessed to have been born to know music like this

When talented black men made real music, unlike the garbage today

2:54 Those six hits into the key change are just orgasmic!.

Maurice White R.I.P. Thank you for all the wonderful songs of EW&F.

Im getting devorced today this song gives me hope, Im afraid of being alone but im not staying in a abusive relationship. 😢😢😢😧😢😢😢😢😢😢

This Music 🎼 has no race , hate or prejudice!! It’s universal ❤❤❤❤

I remember being on a summer holiday, staying in a caravan in a seaside resort in the UK. I was 14, there was another girl, same age as me in the next caravan. She was so beautiful, we waved to each other and spoke once. But I fell i teenage love with her. I woke up one day to wave to her, pulled back the curtains of the caravan and her and her family had left. I was absolutely heartbroken. And in the radio this was playing... I cried for the rest of my holiday. I'm now nearly 60, so if you stayed in a caravan in Weymouth 45 years ago, and some spotty blond haird boy was in the caravan next to you.. Let me know 😂....

Pretty much the best damn song ever written.

Who’s here 2020 😊♥💖

Who's here 2024

My mom just passed away. Earth Wind and Fire was her favorite band. My Dad abused her for a long time and her parents before that and she became addicted to drugs and alcohol as a result. Didn’t really get to know the good parts of her. One of the few memories I have during the good days of her life is standing on her feet as a toddler dancing with her to this song. Grateful for Earth Wind and Fire.

How in the world can anyone give EWF a thumbs down?...this has always been one of the greatest Bands of all time. Love these guys. They just don't make music like this anymore unfortunately. Rest in Peace Mauriece

The vocals, instrumentation, harmonization, FANTASTIC!!!! This song will live on forever!!!!

"After the love has gone, how could you lead me on" - such a memorable line.

I heard this song after a particularly rough breakup. The song is so true for anyone who has been abandoned by someone you loved truly. It touches on what it feels to be rejected and unwanted.

I'm a 30 year old man crying and smiling listening to this song lol wow. Makes me realize how sad our current divide in this country is. Music like this use to bring us together more. But those were different times. Hope we can have more feel good music like this bring us closer again someday.. Til then? I'll just listen and smile and hope and pray. Cheers to everyone.

R.I.P. Maurice White

who's still listening this?? old music is my lullaby in night before i go to bed😊

God bless in heaven Mr White. We miss you🙏

Me: "Hey guys, what key is this in?" Earth Wind & Fire: "Yes"

Every time I hear this song, I have to stop what I'm doing, turn it up, and sing along (badly). One of the greatest

I remember Sundays in the summer when there was nothing else on TV. My dad who put the album on the old Sears Hi-fi. He would be in his recliner reading the paper. My mom was cooking dinner. My sister and I would be playing either a card or board game. Life was awesome.

Maurice white and phillip Bailey voices is magic together they blend so perfect together

The chord progression in the chorus is a perfect circle of fifths.

Earth wind & fire are legends

There was a time around 1980 when great stuff like this coexisted with disco and ass kicking rocknroll. What a time to be a teen.

Still , after 40 years this song hits the heart ❤️ Yesterday was all we had

R.I.P Don Myrick. The greatest saxophonist that ever lived!

BEAUTIFUL SONG, GRIEVING MY LOSS, MY HUSBAND 1.15.21.CARRYING ON WITH MY LIFE, WITH A SHATTERED HEART,CAN'T PUT THE PIECES TOGETHER. 😭😭😭✝️✝️✝️💜💜💜

Can’t find good music like this anymore ❤❤❤

My god the chorus....perfection. I'm swaying in my chair Extraordinary Production. R.I.P Brother Maurice. Your love will always be with us. Earth , Wind,& Fire , The Best Group of all Time.!!!!🎵🎵🎷🎷❣

I'm a 90's kid and still appreciating this music till this day😌

This got Deep in my soul for my “high school Crush” I’d never even had… the melody lyrics 🥹🥲so serious so serious…love th just TIMELESS!! SIMITE for life !! 🙂🎶✊🏾👂🏾🥹♥️🫡

I love Earth, Wind and Fire! They sound like they are singing from the soul. The harmony is amazing. This song touches my heart. I will never stop listening to them.

:) after the love has gone , One of the hardest lessons in life is letting go. Whether it’s guilt, anger, love or betrayal. Change is never easy. We fight to hold on, and we fight to let go.

My god the chorus....perfection. I'm swaying in my chair

The best group I've ever heard in my life

I love Earth, Wind & Fire! I'll be listening to their music until I take my last breath.

After Maurice is gone, what's truly left regarding good music? So sad that a beautiful era in music is gone. He will truly be missed by true music lovers.

This song is life forever, passing through generation to generation..

Was born on 2001 but I am inlove with this song. This shouldn't be forgotten and let's cherish this kind of music. Much love 💕

What a remarkable song ...sang by one of the greatest bands even known to mankind.

Earth , Wind,& Fire , The Best Group of all Time.!!!!🎵🎵🎷🎷❣

🥲 everybody was quiet during Verzuz when Maurice White began singing this song, Rest In Power Maurice 🙏🏽

Probably one of the beautifulest songs ever written. This song always makes me realize what life is really about. It’s love! It still gives me goosebumps. So many great memories. ❤️💙❤️

Timeless ....

Wow! No autotuned, garbled voices...amazing

Just turned 21. And I'm so thankful getting in to these music cause of my parents. Back when I was younger I couldn't really get into it. But time goes by and I'm getting older and now hearing these classics gives me good vibes. RIP Mr. White

This is music! Music we can feel! There’s none today ❤

Difficult to play, yet Earth Wind and Fire make it so easy. Timeless music.

My God! Listen to those voices; listen to that harmony…and then think of what we listen to now.

Ever notice that some of most beautiful songs ever written are breakup songs or songs after failed relationships.. You remember the days/nights, you'd just broken up with that special person, this song would come on, and you'd turned into a blubbering mess..

Easy for Philip Bailey’s voice to stand out in recordings but when you have seen them live, it was so clear Maurice was the glue, heart and soul of this group. Such colossal talent and good vibes. My HS band director toured with EW&F in the supporting band so we performed many of their great songs and they are seared in my memory. So uplifting and positive, but THAT GROOVE!!!!!

I miss songs like this...

53 old white dude here. Love these guys, takes me back to roller skating, also BeeGees. Miss the old times so much!

Chord progression is carefully placed and seamless. One of EWF's masterpiece.

People Today will never understand how great we had it in the 70s. EWF, Al Green, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Gladys Knight and The Pips, etc... And that's just the Motown Sound!!!! Songs of My Childhood. :)

My favorite EWF song❤️

almost 40 years after...and still sounds great...RIP Mr White..you will be missed...

This is my favorite song by Earth Wind & Fire

I was in the seventh grade when they did this jam. I recall my folks playing this album late at night in the summer. There was something spiritual about this group that embraced me.

Never gets old 🫶

This song chokes me up with memories and times lost . Good Times

Now this is music

One of my favorite songs from this legendary group! RIP Maurice White.

I try not to cry, every damn time. This song is so poignant, yet beautiful. And my favorite of theirs ❤

Another blinding track from Earth,Wind and Fire 🔥 💥

This group created such a feeling of love, happiness and joy!

40 years later....1979...brought us this classic...

One of the greatest songs ever by the best band ever.

THIS SONG IS TOTAL PERFECTION BY THE IMMORTAL MAURICE WHITE AND DAVID FOSTER! TWO LEGENDARY ICONS OF MUSIC!

How could you not like this! No matter your age! One of the best groups ever!

One of the the most honest heartfelt songs ever, Earth,wind and fire tore this cut up

Words cannot describe how great they were. Phenominal.

Gosh,I can close my eyes listening to this track and it automatically takes me back to a better time during my childhood without responsibilities or bills to pay and no rent yet either.Dang I wish I could go back and relive my childhood and be young again! Life just gets more stressful and more stressful as you keep aging ☹️

BEAUTIFUL SONG!!! ❤

EW&F were one of the greatest bands ever. "Something happened along the way" Who cannot relate?

Simply Beautiful... Priceless

In 100 years, people will still be listening to, playing and loving on this song. EWF was pure class for your ears.

Man, the voices, the melody, the instruments it's all beautiful!

Missed your beautiful voice Maurice White (Earth, Wind, & Fire) 🎤🎧🎵🎼🎶😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

Through this comment I would like to eternalize my gratitude for my father always presenting me with the best songs. when I heard "after the love has gone" for the first time, my father was going to have his first treatment against cancer, at the time we thought it had worked but a few months later we saw that the disease had returned. unfortunately tomorrow it's been two months since he passed away. I miss him a lot.

greatest band ever

The vocals are so smooth, like butter. ❤

One of their greatest songs

The Horne are ON 🔥🔥🔥

"What used to be right is wrong..." Earth, Wind & Fire are the BEST!