Sing a Song (Earth, Wind & Fire 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 | |||
| Writer(s) | Maurice White, Al McKay | |||
| Producer(s) | Maurice White | |||
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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. "Sing a Song" was also a hit on the disco/dance chart peaking at number five.
"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.
"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.
"Sing a Song" has been featured in the films Something's Gotta Give and The Color of Friendship.
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