Studio Album · No. 4
Head to the Sky Songwriting Credits by Earth, Wind & Fire
Produced by Joe Wissert
Columbia
Progressive SoulJazz Fusion
67%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 4 of 6 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 4 / 6 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 6 tracks with documented writers, by whether Earth, Wind & Fire carries a lyricist or composer credit.
4 trackswritten by Earth, Wind & Fire
2 tracksoutside writers
Earth, Wind & Fire's roles on this album
Share of the 6 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist67%
Composer67%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
6
Tracks
6
Lyricists
1
Producers
1973
Released
Data Insight
Six tracks and Maurice White on four. Philip Bailey gets his first credit here, sharing "Evil", the song that put the band on the radio.
Head to the Sky came out on Columbia in May 1973 and was the band's first gold record.
Track Listing & Credits 6 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Evil
#50
|
Philip BaileyMaurice White | Philip James BaileyMaurice White | Joe Wissert | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 2 |
Keep Your Head to the Sky
#52
|
Maurice White | Maurice White | Joe Wissert | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 3 |
Build Your Nest
|
Maurice WhiteVerdine White | Maurice WhiteVerdine Adams White | Joe Wissert | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 4 |
The World's a Masquerade
|
Skip Scarborough | Skip Scarborough | Joe Wissert | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 5 |
Clover
|
Larry DunnMaurice White | Lorenzo Russell DunnMaurice White | Joe Wissert | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 6 |
Zanzibar
|
Edu Lobo | Edu Lobo | Joe Wissert | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Head to the Sky
Who wrote Head to the Sky?
Maurice White on four of the six tracks. Philip Bailey shares "Evil", Skip Scarborough wrote "The World's a Masquerade" and Edu Lobo wrote "Zanzibar".
How high did the singles chart?
"Evil" reached number 50 on the Hot 100 and "Keep Your Head to the Sky" number 52.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article names the producer and no engineer.
Who produced it?
Joe Wissert.
Why is "Zanzibar" so long?
It runs over thirteen minutes, a Brazilian instrumental piece by Edu Lobo that closes the record.
How long is the album?
36:51 across six tracks.