Studio Album · No. 19

Illumination Songwriting Credits by Earth, Wind & Fire

2005 Sanctuary 13 tracks 60:04

Produced by Maurice White, Philip Bailey, will.i.am, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis

Sanctuary R&BFunkSoul
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Authorship
Singer / Performer

Holds writing credit on 0 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 0 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Earth, Wind & Fire carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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0 trackswritten by Earth, Wind & Fire 13 tracksoutside writers
Earth, Wind & Fire's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
30
Lyricists
13
Producers
2005
Released
Data Insight

Maurice White has almost nothing on it. Raphael Saadiq and Taura Jackson have three tracks each and will.i.am, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis produce, so the record belongs to its guests.

Illumination came out on Sanctuary in September 2005, built around outside producers and guests.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Lovely People
will.i.amKeith Harris will.i.amKeith Harris will.i.amJames Harris III Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)will.i.am (Featured Vocals)
2
Pure Gold
James Harris IIITerry LewisLo-Key?Bobby Ross AvilaIssiah J. Avila James Harris IIITerry LewisTony L. TolbertBobby Ross AvilaIssiah J. Avila Jimmy Jam and Terry LewisThe Avila Brothers Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)
3
A Talking Voice (Interlude)
James Bailey James Bailey James Bailey Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)
4
Love's Dance
James Harris IIIJimmy Jam and Terry LewisTony L. Tolbert James Harris IIIJimmy Jam and Terry LewisTony L. Tolbert Jimmy JamTerry Lewis Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)
5
Show Me the Way
Raphael SaadiqTaura Jackson Raphael SaadiqTaura Jackson Raphael Saadiq Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)Raphael Saadiq (Featured Vocals)
6
This Is How I Feel
Sleepy BrownBig BoiMarqueze EthridgeRay MurrayRico Wade Patrick BrownAntwan PattonMarqueze EthridgeRay MurrayRico Wade Organized Noize Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)Kelly Rowland (Featured Vocals)Big Boi (Featured Vocals)
7
Work It Out
James BaileyTaura JacksonRaphael SaadiqKelvin Wooten James BaileyTaura JacksonRaphael SaadiqKelvin Wooten Raphael Saadiq Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)
8
Pass You By
Taura JacksonRaphael Saadiq Taura JacksonRaphael Saadiq Raphael Saadiq Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)
9
The One
Brandon "Shug" BennettPatrick BrownSamuel ChristianRay MurrayRico Wade Brandon "Shug" BennettPatrick BrownSamuel ChristianRay MurrayRico Wade Organized Noize Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)
10
Elevated
Marsha AmbrosiusThe FloacistDarren HensonKeith Pelzer Marsha AmbrosiusNatalie StewartDarren HensonKeith Pelzer Darren HensonDarren Henson & Keith Pelzer Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)Floetry (Featured Vocals)
11
Liberation
Vikter DuplaixJunius Bervine Vikter DuplaixJunius Bervine Vikter Duplaix Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)
12
To You
Brian McKnight Brian McKnight Brian McKnight Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)Brian McKnight (Featured Vocals)
13
The Way You Move
Antwan PattonCarlton Mahone Jr.Sleepy Brown Antwan PattonCarlton Mahone Jr.Patrick Brown Raphael Saadiq Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 38 contributors

RS
Raphael Saadiq
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album3 written
PB
Patrick Brown
Writer
On this album3 written
TJ
Taura Jackson
Writer
On this album3 written
JB
James Bailey
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
JH
James Harris III
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
AP
Antwan Patton
Writer
On this album2 written
RM
Ray Murray
Writer
On this album2 written
RW
Rico Wade
Writer
On this album2 written
SB
Sleepy Brown
Writer
On this album2 written
TL
Tony L. Tolbert
Writer
On this album2 written
BM
Brian McKnight
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album1 written
DH
Darren Henson
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Illumination

Who wrote Illumination?
Mostly the guests. Raphael Saadiq and Taura Jackson have three tracks each, with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and others filling out the rest.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No. "Pure Gold" and "The Way You Move" both missed the chart.
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 producers and no engineer.
Who produced it?
Maurice White with Philip Bailey, will.i.am, and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Who guests on it?
Kenny G, Raphael Saadiq, Brian McKnight, Floetry, Big Boi, Sleepy Brown and will.i.am.
How long is the album?
60:04 across thirteen tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Illumination Wikipedia: Earth, Wind & Fire discography Wikipedia: Earth, Wind & Fire Cover Art Archive: Illumination by Earth, Wind & Fire