Sailaway

"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"
Song by Earth, Wind & Fire
from the album Faces (Earth, Wind & Fire album)
Published1980 by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Saggifire Music, Sir & Trini Music, Criga Music, Noa Noa Music
ReleasedOctober 14, 1980
RecordedMarch–July 1980
StudioARC Studio, George Massenburg Studio
GenreR&B
Length4:08
LabelARC/Columbia
Songwriter(s)Maurice White, Eddie del Barrio, Philip Bailey, Roxanne Seeman
Producer(s)Maurice White

"Sailaway" was released on a vinyl, 12', radio promo disc with four songs by ARC and Columbia Records.[10]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."In Time"Arlene Matza, Howard McCrary, Maurice White3:44
2."Sailaway"Philip Bailey, Eduardo del Barrio, Roxanne Seeman, Maurice White4:08
3."Back On the Road"Al McKay, Maurice White3:33
4."Win Or Lose"Jean Hancock, Jerry Peters3:55

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
  1. "Philip Bailey | The Official Website of Philip Bailey". philipbailey.com. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  2. "Discography – ROXANNE SEEMAN". Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  3. Piccarella, John (2013-02-11). Earth, Wind & Fire. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.a2235083.
  4. "Earth, Wind & Fire - Faces". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  5. "Faces - Earth, Wind & Fire | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  6. Woodard, Josef. "Philip Bailey". JazzTimes. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  7. "Philip Bailey - Dreams". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  8. Graybow, Steve (June 26, 1999). "Bailey Shows His Jazz Roots With "Dreams"". Billboard.
  9. Jazz, All About. "Philip Bailey: Dreams". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  10. "The EWF Experience - Discography - Singles". www.homdrum.net. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  11. "Earth, Wind & Fire - Faces". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-07-28.


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