Sailaway
Sailaway is a song by the American R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire, written by Philip Bailey, Eduardo del Barrio, Maurice White and Roxanne Seeman. It was recorded during the Faces sessions in 1980 and appears on the album. In June 1999, Philip Bailey featured a jazz version of “Sailaway” under the title “Sail Away” on his Dreams album.[1]
"Sailaway" was released as a Vinyl, 12', Promo by ARC and Columbia Records.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Back On the Road" | Al McKay, Maurice White | 3:33 |
| 2. | "Win Or Lose" | Jean Hancock, Jerry Peters | 3:55 |
| 3. | "In Time" | Arlene Matza, Howard McCrary, Maurice White | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Sailaway" | Philip Bailey, Eduardo del Barrio, Roxanne Seeman, Maurice White | 4:08 |
Production
Earth, Wind and Fire's "Sailaway" was arranged by Erich Bulling (Horns, Strings), recorded and mixed by George Massenburg and Ken Fowler, and mastered by Michael Reese.[2] It was released by ARC and Columbia Records.The recording includes a trombone solo performed by Louis Satterfield.[2]
Philip Bailey's "Sail Away" was produced by Erik Huber and released by Heads Up International Records.
Composition
This song is a waltz in ¾ time and recorded in the key of G Major.
Earth, Wind & Fire Compilation albums including "Sailaway"
- The Columbia Masters compact,16-disc box set included "Sailaway" on disc 10.[3]
- The 36 All Time Favorites album included "Sailaway" on disc 3.[4]
- The Love Songs album also included "Sailaway" as track #5.[5]
References
- ↑ Graybow, Steve (June 26, 1999). "Bailey Shows His Jazz Roots With "Dreams"". Billboard.
- 1 2 "Earth, Wind & Fire - Faces". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-07-28.
- ↑ "The Columbia Masters - Earth, Wind & Fire | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ↑ "36 All-Time Favorites - Earth, Wind & Fire | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ↑ telesubjective. "[CD] Earth Wind & Fire: The Love Songs". www.audio-music.info. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/verdine_white_of_earth_wind_fire/
- https://www.etsy.com/listing/220155753/earth-wind-and-fire-faces-vinyl-record
- http://www.soulexpress.net/deep410.htm#ewf
- https://lasentinel.net/maurice-white-founder-of-earth-wind-fire-dies-at-74.html