Show Me the Way (Earth, Wind & Fire song)
"Show Me The Way" is a single by the band Earth, Wind & Fire feat. Raphael Saadiq that was released in September 2004 on Sanctuary Records.[1] The single rose to number 16 upon the Adult R&B Songs chart.[2]
| "Show Me The Way" | ||||
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| Single by Earth, Wind & Fire | ||||
| from the album Illumination | ||||
| Released | September 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:40 | |||
| Label | Sanctuary Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Raphael Saadiq, Taura Jackson | |||
| Producer(s) | Raphael Saadiq | |||
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Overview
Show Me the Way came off EWF's 2005 studio album Illumination.[1][3]
Critical reception
David Wild of Rolling Stone described the song as "characteristically dreamy".[4] Rob Theakston of Allmusic noted that "the crown jewel of the album is unquestionably the eight-minute jam "Show Me the Way".[5] Anthony Hatfield of the BBC called Show Me the Way "a highlight with its easy groove packaged in a neat, modern arrangement".[6] As well People described the tune as a "lush ballad".[7]
Show Me the Way was also Grammy nominated in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.[8]
References
- Earth, Wind & Fire feat. Raphael Saadiq: Show Me The Way. Sanctuary Records. September 2004.
- "Earth, Wind & Fire Featuring Raphael Saadiq: Show Me The Way (Adult R&B)". Billboard.com.
- Earth, Wind & Fire: Illumination. Sanctuary Records. 2005.
- Wild, David (November 28, 2005). "Earth, Wind & Fire: Illumination". rollingstone.com. Rolling Stone.
- Theakston, Rob. "Earth, Wind & Fire: Illumination". allmusic.com. Allmusic.
- Hatfield, Anthony (2005-10-05). "Earth, Wind & Fire Illumination Review". bbc.com. BBC.
- "Picks and Pans Review: Earth, Wind & Fire". people.com. People. December 19, 2005.
- "Earth, Wind & Fire". grammy.com. The Recording Academy.
