Sing a Song (Earth, Wind & Fire song)
| "Sing a Song" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Earth, Wind & Fire | ||||
| from the album Gratitude | ||||
| B-side | "Sing a Song (Instrumental)" | |||
| Released | November 8, 1975 | |||
| Format | 7", 12" | |||
| Recorded | 1975 | |||
| Genre | R&B, Funk | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Maurice White, Al McKay | |||
| Producer(s) | Maurice White | |||
| Earth, Wind & Fire singles chronology | ||||
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"Sing a Song" is a hit song by R&B/funk band, Earth, Wind & Fire, which was written by Maurice White and Al McKay. It was released in 1975 and included on the band's 1975 double-live album, Gratitude. "Sing a Song" spent two weeks at number one on the R&B singles chart in January 1976, and it was also successful on the pop chart, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] "Sing a Song" was also a hit on the disco/dance chart peaking at number five.[2]
Reception
"Sing a Song" is regarded as one of their most popular songs, and it was certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling over one million copies.[3][4]
Covers
"Sing a Song" was covered by the gospel band Point of Grace on their Platinum album, Life Love & Other Mysteries. Gospel group Take 6 covered the song as the opening track for their 1996 album, Brothers.[5] American Smooth Jazz guitarist Richard Smith covered the song in Smooth Jazz Guitar instrumental format for on his 2003 album, "SOuLIDIFIED".
Appearances in other media
"Sing a Song" has been featured in the films Something's Gotta Give and The Color of Friendship.
Chart positions
| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 5 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 5 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles | 1 |
| Preceded by "Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)" by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes |
Billboard Hot Soul Singles number-one single January 31, 1976 |
Succeeded by "Turning Point" by Tyrone Davis |
See also
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 179.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 86.
- ↑ RIAA Certification for Sing A Song
- ↑ "Rock Music, etc., Terms". spider.georgetowncollege.edu. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
- ↑ "Soulidified overview". Allmusic.com.
