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In the Stone
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Wikipedia article
"'In the Stone'" is a song by R&B/funk band Earth, Wind & Fire issued as a single in 1979 on Columbia Records. The song rose to No. 23 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart.
Overview
"In the Stone" was produced by Maurice White, who composed the song with Allee Willis and David Foster. The single also came off Earth, Wind & Fire's 1979 album 'I Am'.
Critical reception
Phyl Garland of 'Stereo Review' wrote "In the Stone is less imaginative than many of Earth, Wind & Fire's previous efforts, but performing gusto compensates for the slim substance."
Ace Adams of the 'New York Daily News' called "In the Stone" one of the album's "best songs." 'Cash Box' said it was "an irresistable dancing cut" that "moves to a swinging mixture of catchy percussives and intricately woven harmonies."
Covers
"In the Stone" was covered by Dionne Warwick on her 1981 album 'Hot! Live and Otherwise'.
In the Stone was covered on the album Fly Away - the Songs of David Foster, released in 2009 and sung by Bill Champlin.
In the Stone" was covered by Leonid and Friends for their 2022 tour.
Appearances in other media
"In the Stone" appeared on the soundtrack of the 2002 feature film 'Drumline'.
Chart positions
References
Category:1979 singles
Category:Earth, Wind & Fire songs
Category:Songs written by Allee Willis
Category:Songs written by David Foster
Category:Songs written by Maurice White
Category:1979 songs
Category:Columbia Records singles
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