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 1975 | |||
Recorded | 1975 | |||
Genre | R&B, soul, funk, disco | |||
Length | 3:26 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | Maurice White, Al McKay | |||
Producer(s) | Maurice White | |||
Earth, Wind & Fire singles chronology | ||||
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"Sing a Song" on YouTube |
"Sing a Song" is a song recorded by R&B/funk band, Earth, Wind & Fire, which was issued as a single in November 1975 on Columbia Records.[1] The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2][3]
Overview[]
"Sing a Song" spent two weeks atop the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart.[2] The song was composed by Maurice White with Al McKay and produced by White and Charles Stepney. An instrumental version of Sing a Song was the b-side of the single. Sing a Song also came off the band's 1975 album, Gratitude.[1]
Samples and covers[]
"Sing a Song" was covered by the gospel group Point of Grace on their 1996 album, Life Love & Other Mysteries and jazz guitarist Richard Smith on his 2003 album SOuLIDIFIED. Take 6 also covered the song on their 1996 album, Brothers.[4][5][6]
"Sing a Song" was sampled by Beyoncé on the track "Hey Goldmember" from the soundtrack to the 2002 feature film Austin Powers in Goldmember.[6]
Appearances in other media[]
"Sing a Song" appeared on the soundtrack to the 2000 feature film The Color of Friendship.[7] The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the 2003 feature film Something's Gotta Give.[8]
Chart history[]
Chart (1975–76) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot Soul Singles[2] | 1 |
US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 5 |
Belgian Singles (Ultratop 50 Singles)[9] | 24 |
Canada RPM Top Singles | 13 |
Dutch Singles (Dutch Single Top 100)[10] | 19 |
Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing a Song. Columbia Records. November 1975.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing A Song (Hot Soul Songs)". billboard.com.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing A Song (Hot 100)". billboard.com.
- ^ Evans Price, Deborah (October 12, 1996). They're Playing My Song. 108. Billboard Magazine. p. 44.
- ^ "Take 6: Brothers". jazztimes.com.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing a Song". genius.com.
- ^ "The Color of Friendship (Soundtrack)". imdb.com.
- ^ "Something's Gotta Give (Soundtrack)". imdb.com.
- ^ "Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing a Song". ultratop.be.
- ^ "Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing a Song". dutchcharts.nl.
- ^ "Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing a Song". riaa.com. RIAA. February 27, 1976.
External links[]
- Songs about music
- 1975 songs
- 1975 singles
- Earth, Wind & Fire songs
- Songs written by Maurice White
- Songs written by Al McKay
- Columbia Records singles
- 1970s rhythm and blues song stubs