Show_Me_the_Way_(Earth,_Wind_&_Fire_song)

Show Me the Way (Earth, Wind & Fire song)

Show Me the Way (Earth, Wind & Fire song)

2004 single by Earth, Wind & Fire feat. Raphael Saadiq

"Show Me the Way" is a song recorded by the band Earth, Wind & Fire featuring Raphael Saadiq that was released as a single in September 2004 by Sanctuary Records.[1] from their 2005 album Illumination.[1][2] The single reached No. 16 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.[3]

Quick Facts from the album Illumination, Released ...

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 the track "a highlight with its easy groove packaged in a neat, modern arrangement".[6] People described "Show Me the Way" as a "lush ballad".[7]

Accolades

The band was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for their performance of the song.[8]

References

  1. [1]
    Earth, Wind & Fire feat. Raphael Saadiq: Show Me The Way. Sanctuary Records. September 2004.
  2. [2]
    Earth, Wind & Fire: Illumination. Sanctuary Records. 2005.
  3. [3]
    "Earth, Wind & Fire Featuring Raphael Saadiq: Show Me The Way (Adult R&B)". Billboard.com.
  4. [4]
    Wild, David (November 28, 2005). "Earth, Wind & Fire: Illumination". rollingstone.com. Rolling Stone.
  5. [5]
    Theakston, Rob. "Earth, Wind & Fire: Illumination". allmusic.com. Allmusic.
  6. [6]
    Hatfield, Anthony (2005-10-05). "Earth, Wind & Fire Illumination Review". bbc.com. BBC.
  7. [7]
    "Picks and Pans Review: Earth, Wind & Fire". people.com. People. December 19, 2005.
  8. [8]
    "Earth, Wind & Fire". grammy.com. The Recording Academy.
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