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Back on the Road (Earth, Wind & Fire song)

Back on the Road (Earth, Wind & Fire song)

1980 single by Earth, Wind & Fire

"Back on the Road " is a single for R&B/funk band Earth, Wind & Fire that was written by Al McKay and the band's leader Maurice White. Released from their studio album Faces, it was a moderate hit on the UK charts rising to no. 68.[1][2]

Quick Facts Single by Earth, Wind & Fire, from the album Faces ...

Overview

"Back On the Road" was produced by Maurice White. Guitarist Steve Lukather from Toto also featured on the song.[3]

The b-side of the single was a song called Take It to The Sky. Take It to The Sky and Back On the Road also came upon EWF's 1980 album Faces.[3]

Critical reception

Nelson George of Musician wrote "Among the album's other pleasures are..Steve Lukather's melodic rock guitar on Back on the Road.[4]

Covers

Jazz drummer Billy Cobham covered the single's b-side Take It To The Sky on his 1982 album Observations & Reflections.[5]

Chart positions

More information Chart (1980), Peak position ...

References

  1. [1]
    Allmusic (Earth, Wind & Fire > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles)
  2. [2]
    Official Charts Company - UK Album and Singles Database for Earth, Wind & Fire
  3. [3]
    Earth, Wind & Fire: Back on The Road. ARC/Columbia Records. November 1980.
  4. [4]
    Nelson, George (February 1981). "Record Review: RECORD REVIEWS - Earth, Wind & Fire". Musician, Player, and Listener. No. 30. p. 82. ProQuest 962645932.
  5. [5]
    "Earth, Wind & Fire: Take It to the Sky". secondhandsongs.com.
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