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

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Wikipedia article




"'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.[ Allmusic (Earth, Wind & Fire > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles)][https://www.officialcharts.com/artists/ Official Charts Company - UK Album and Singles Database for Earth, Wind & Fire]

Overview



"Back On the Road" was produced by Maurice White.

Guitarist Steve Lukather from Toto also featured on the song.

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.

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'.

Covers



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

Chart positions



References



Category:1980 singles

Category:Earth, Wind & Fire songs

Category:Songs written by Al McKay

Category:Songs written by Maurice White

Category:1980 songs

Category:Columbia Records singles

Category:Song recordings produced by Maurice White

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