Sing a Song (Earth, Wind & Fire song)

"Sing a Song"
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
Earth, Wind & Fire singles chronology
"That's the Way of the World" (1975) "Sing a Song" (1975) "Can't Hide Love" (1976)

"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]

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

See also

• List of number-one R&B singles of 1976 (U.S.)

References

1. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 179.
2. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 86.
3. RIAA Certification for Sing A Song
4. "Rock Music, etc., Terms". spider.georgetowncollege.edu. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
5. "Soulidified overview". Allmusic.com.