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You (Earth, Wind & Fire song)

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Wikipedia article




"'You'" is a song by the band Earth, Wind & Fire, released as a single in November 1980 on Columbia Records.

The single reached No. 10 on the 'Billboard' Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 30 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.



Overview



You was produced by Maurice White and composed by White, David Foster and Brenda Russell. The song also came upon EWF's 1980 album 'Faces'.

Critical reception



'Billboard' described the song as "a smooth ballad with lush strings and a tight production that make it appealing". Stephen Holden of Rolling Stone called You an example of "Bee Gees-influenced pop romanticism". Phyl Garland of Stereo Review also called "You, the (album's) standout." Garland went on to state that "You is every bit as good as After the Love Has Gone on I Am which is saying quite a lot".

Cover versions



Jazz singer Nancy Wilson covered "You" on her 1983 album 'I'll Be a Song'.Nancy Wilson - I'll Be A Song. Nippon Columbia Records. 38C38-7061

Charts



References



Category:1980 songs

Category:1980 singles

Category:Earth, Wind & Fire songs

Category:Columbia Records singles

Category:Songs written by David Foster

Category:Songs written by Brenda Russell

Category:Songs written by Maurice White


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