Earth, Wind & Fire

GETAWAY (SPECIAL DISCO VERSION) / GETAWAY (INSTRUMENTAL)

Groove Line Records

GLR120007

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Groove Line Records Are Proud To Add To Their 2015 Releases Of Half-speed Mastered Re-issue Singles With Both The Extended Special Disco Version And Instrumental Version Of Earth Wind & Fire S 1976 Funk Bomb Getaway Gracing Each Side Of A 180g 12” Virgin Vinyl Disc. Looking To Gain On His Groups Critical And Commercial Success From The Early 1970s Ew&f S Main Man Maurice White Brought In The Legendary Charles Stepney, Who Had Tutored Him At Chicago S Chess Records In The 1960s, As The Co-producer And Arranger On Their Incredible 1976 Album Spirit, Which Opened Up With The Formidable Funk Track Getaway. Co-written By Guitarist, Vocalist And Songwriter Bernard “beloyd” Taylor (s.o.u.l.) And Songwriter Peter Corbelenky Around The Theme Of Escapism And Self-fulfilment, The Primal Urgency Of Getaway Was The Ideal Composition For White To Record With Ew&f. White Felt The Song S Energy And Positive, Uplifting Lyrics Matched The Attitude And Ethos Of His Group Perfectly. As A Result Ew&f Created A Funk Gem Both Musically And Lyrically Perfect For The Dance Floor.