You Can't Hide Love
| "You Can't Hide Love" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Gratitude" |
"Can't Hide Love" was written by Skip Scarborough and was included on Earth, Wind & Fire's live album Gratitude (1975). "Can't Hide Love" was released as a single by Columbia Records (1976) and reached #11 on the US Soul and #39 on US Pop Singles charts. The song was also Grammy nominated for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s).[1][2]
"Can't Hide Love" has been covered by artists including Victor Wooten, Nancy Wilson, Saul Williams, Wayman Tisdale, Dionne Warwick, Bobby Tench with Hummingbird on their album Diamond Nights, Carmen McRae on her album Can't Hide Love (1976, LP), D'Angelo and Patti LaBelle on her album Live (1992).[3]
In 1986, urban jazz saxophonist Najee performed a cover of the song from his debut album "Najee's Theme."[4]
Prince and Mary J. Blige performed "Can't Hide Love" when appearing on stage together in 2008.[5][6] This song has been sampled by artists including Raheem DeVaughn on the song "Guess Who Loves You More" from his album The Love Experience (2005).[7]
Chart positions
| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 39 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles | 11 |
References
- ^ "Earth Wind and Fire awards". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
- ^ "Gratitude". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
- ^ "Patti LaBelle, Live". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
- ^ "Najee's Theme overview". Allmusic.com.
- ^ "Prince Keeps the Funk Flowing at Tiny, Star-Packed New York Shows". rollingstone.com. 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
- ^ watch?v=sqtgSerMqgI "Cant Hide Love, Earth Wind & Fire Remake". youtube.com. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Raheem DeVaughn, The Love Experience". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
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