Sailaway
| "Sailaway" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Earth, Wind & Fire | |
| from the album Faces (Earth, Wind & Fire album) | |
| Published | 1980 by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Saggifire Music, Sir & Trini Music, Criga Music, Noa Noa Music |
| Released | October 14, 1980 |
| Recorded | March-July 1980 |
| Studio | ARC Studio, George Massenburg Studio |
| Genre | R&B |
| Length | 4:08 |
| Label | ARC/Columbia |
| Songwriter(s) | Maurice White, Eddie del Barrio, Philip Bailey, Roxanne Seeman |
| Producer(s) | Maurice White |
"Sailaway" is a song by the American R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire, written by Philip Bailey[1], Eddie del Barrio, Maurice White and Roxanne Seeman.[2] It was recorded during the Faces sessions in 1980 and appears on the Faces album.[3][4][5] "Sailaway" was included in the Earth, Wind & Fire compilation album The Love Songs, released in 1991 in Europe, UK, Germany and Brazil. In June 1999, Philip Bailey featured a jazz version of "Sailaway" under the title "Sail Away" on his Dreams album.[6][7][8][9]
"Sailaway" was released on a vinyl, 12', radio promo disc with four songs by ARC and Columbia Records.[10]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In Time" | Arlene Matza, Howard McCrary, Maurice White | 3:44 |
| 2. | "Sailaway" | Philip Bailey, Eduardo del Barrio, Roxanne Seeman, Maurice White | 4:08 |
| 3. | "Back On the Road" | Al McKay, Maurice White | 3:33 |
| 4. | "Win Or Lose" | Jean Hancock, Jerry Peters | 3:55 |
Production
Earth, Wind and Fire's "Sailaway" was arranged by Erich Bulling (Horns, Strings), recorded and mixed by George Massenburg and Ken Fowler, and mastered by Michael Reese.[11] It was released by ARC and Columbia Records. The recording includes a trombone solo performed by Louis Satterfield.[11]
Other versions
Philip Bailey's "Sail Away" was produced by Erik Huber and released on Philip Bailey's Dreams album by Heads Up International Records.
Composition
This song is a waltz in ¾ time and recorded in the key of G Major.
References
- ^ "Philip Bailey | The Official Website of Philip Bailey". philipbailey.com. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- ^ "Discography – ROXANNE SEEMAN". Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- ^ Piccarella, John (2013-02-11). Earth, Wind & Fire. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.a2235083.
- ^ "Earth, Wind & Fire - Faces". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- ^ "Faces - Earth, Wind & Fire | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- ^ Woodard, Josef. "Philip Bailey". JazzTimes. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- ^ "Philip Bailey - Dreams". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- ^ Graybow, Steve (June 26, 1999). "Bailey Shows His Jazz Roots With "Dreams"". Billboard.
- ^ Jazz, All About. "Philip Bailey: Dreams". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- ^ "The EWF Experience - Discography - Singles". www.homdrum.net. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- ^ a b "Earth, Wind & Fire - Faces". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-07-28.
External links
- "Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire : Songwriter Interviews". Songfacts.com. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- "Earth, Wind and Fire - Faces - vinyl record". Etsy.com. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- "Deep Online December 2010". Soulexpress.net. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- "Maurice White, Founder of Earth, Wind & Fire Dies at 74 - Los Angeles Sentinel". Lasentinel.net. 10 February 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
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