Getaway
Earth, Wind & Fire
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Get away, let's leave today, let's get away! So you say you've tried but just can't find the measure People around you are giving you pressure Try to resist, all the bad things all around you If you taste them, they will haunt you So come, take me by the hand, we'll leave this troubled land I know we can, I know we can, I know we can, I know we can Ah, get away, let's leave today, let's get away! What ya, what ya, what ya, what ya know? Watch all the stars, they lead in the right direction Not to heed them is a bad reflection They'll show you the way to what you have been seeking To ignore them you're only cheating So come, take me by the hand, we'll leave this troubled land Why don't you get away? Get away Lay awake at night till the sun comes up in the morning Never excited; it all seemed boring Make up your mind which way to go about it Choose your road, just don't doubt it So come, take me by the hand, we'll leave this troubled land I know we can. I know we can, I know we can, I know we can ah Get away, let's leave today, let's get away! Let's leave today, let's get away Let's get away! Let's leave today, let's get away Get away, leave today Get away, yeah yeah yeah Get away, leave today Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah
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Written by: KALEEM TAYLOR, ROBERT HARVEY, LAURIE REVELL, LEWIS DANIEL THOMPSON
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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11 facts about this song
ReleaseReleased on June 17, 1976, "Getaway" is a popular hit single by the American band Earth, Wind & Fire featuring Peter Cor.
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Chart Performance"Getaway" showed immense success by hitting the top of the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart and reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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AlbumThe song is a part of Earth, Wind & Fire's studio album "Spirit".
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Songwriters"Getaway" is credited to songwriters Beloyd Taylor and Peter Cor.
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GenreThe song belongs to the genre of R&B, soul, and funk, blending these elements together to create its unique sound.
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AwardsEarth, Wind & Fire's album "Spirit", which contains "Getaway", won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus.
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LegacyOver the years, "Getaway" has been covered and sampled by numerous artists in various genres, showing its lasting impact on music.
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Impact on Band's CareerThe success of "Getaway" helped Earth, Wind & Fire consolidate their reputation as one of the preeminent bands of their era.
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Popular Culture"Getaway" continues to receive airplay on oldies and adult contemporary radio stations and still finds presence in various movies, TV shows, and commercials.
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Peter Cor ContributionPeter Cor (also renowned as Peter Cor Belenky), has been eminent in the making of this song, contributing significantly to its rhythm and funk elements.
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Music VideoEarth, Wind & Fire with Peter Cor performed "Getaway" live for the music video, showcasing the energy and rhythm the band is known for.
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