Sing a Song (song)

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“Sing a Song”
Single by Earth, Wind & Fire
from the album Gratitude
Released 1975
Format 7", 12"
Recorded 1975
Genre R&B
Length 3:23
Label Columbia Records
Writer(s) Maurice White, Al McKay
Producer Maurice White
Earth, Wind & Fire singles chronology
"Stairway to Heaven"
(1975)
"Sing a Song"
(1975)
"Getaway"
(1976)

"Sing a Song" is a well known hit song by R&B/funk band Earth, Wind & Fire. Released from their 1976 double live LP, Gratitude, it spent two weeks at number one on the R&B singles chart in January, 1976. It was also very successful on the pop charts, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is regarded as one of their most popular songs.

[edit] Chart positions

Charts Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 5
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play 5
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 1


Preceded by
"Walk Away from Love" by David Ruffin
Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs number one single
January 10, 1976
Succeeded by
"Wake Up Everybody (Pt. 1)" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
Preceded by
"Wake Up Everybody (Pt. 1)" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs number one single
January 31, 1976
Succeeded by
"Turning Point" by Tyrone Davis