Earth, Wind and Fire's Philip Bailey Reveals 'Reasons' Was Inspired by a One-Night Stand, Not True Love
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Jon Blistein
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Summary
Earth, Wind and Fire's 1975 song "Reasons" is widely known as a wedding classic and love song staple, but the real story behind it is the opposite of romantic. In a clip from Questlove's new documentary about the band, singer Philip Bailey reveals that the song was actually inspired by a one-night stand, not pure love. The article explores the contrast between the song's reputation as a pure love anthem and its actual origin story.
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· 3 pulled'It's a Sex Call!'
But 'Reasons' is not about that. At all. In fact, it's the exact opposite.
Earth, Wind and Fire's 1975 song 'Reasons' is widely considered one of the defining love songs of the past 50 years.
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