Devotion (song)
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| "Devotion" | ||||
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| Single by Earth, Wind & Fire | ||||
| from the album Open Our Eyes | ||||
| B-side | "Fair But So Uncool" | |||
| Released | September 1974[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1973 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:50 (album version) 3:30 (single version) | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriters | Maurice White, Philip Bailey | |||
| Producers | Joe Wissert, Maurice White | |||
| Earth, Wind & Fire singles chronology | ||||
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"Devotion" is a single by R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire released in 1974 on Columbia Records.[2] "Devotion" peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart and No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[3][4]
Devotion was produced by Joe Wissert and Maurice White and composed by White and Philip Bailey, who handled lead vocals. The single's b-side was a song called "Fair But So Uncool". Both songs appeared on the band's 1974 studio album Open Our Eyes.[2]
Critical reception
Alex Henderson of Allmusic called "Devotion" "unforgettable".[5] Simon Werner of Popmatters wrote "the softer, reflective shades of "Devotion", represents a line of spiritual evangelism that would also prosper, and draw on a rich range of influences such as Christian and African mysticism and particularly the symbolism of Egyptology."[6] Craig Werner of Vibe stated "Devotion" is "inspired by Afrocentric consciousness".[7]
Record World said that "speaking of the metaphysical in soft funky terms, the visual act delivers a substantial soul ballad."[8]
Credits
- Johnny Graham - guitar
- Al McKay - guitar, vocals
- Verdine White - bass, vocals
- Larry Dunn - piano
- Fred White - drums
- Ralph Johnson - drums
- Maurice White - drums, vocals
- Philip Bailey - lead vocals[2]
