Mighty Mighty (song)
| "Mighty Mighty" | ||||
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| Single by Earth, Wind & Fire | ||||
| from the album Open Our Eyes | ||||
| B-side | "Drum Song" | |||
| Released | February 1974[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1973 | |||
| Genre | Funk, R&B | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriters | Maurice White, Verdine White | |||
| Producers | Joe Wissert, Maurice White | |||
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"Mighty Mighty" is a song by R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire, released as a single in 1974 on Columbia Records.[2] The single reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3][4]
Overview
[edit | edit source]Mighty Mighty was produced by Maurice White and Joe Wissert and composed by Maurice and Verdine White. Mighty Mighty also came off EWF's 1974 album Open Our Eyes.[2]
Critical reception
[edit | edit source]Simon Warner of Popmatters described the song as "an infectious rhythm track built on a chunky guitar line, riddled with snaking, Sly-like horn refrains, and edged with the multiple vocal harmonies."[5] Alex Henderson of Allmusic called Mighty Mighty "a gritty funk smoker".[6] The San Antonio Express also praised the song saying "A mighty soulful hit for this talented group. They've certainly got the right elements."[7]
Chart positions
[edit | edit source]| Chart (1974) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 29 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles | 4 |
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