Earth, Wind &: Fire - After The Love Has Gone (audio)

Released in 1979 as a standout single from the album I Am , "After the Love Has Gone" is one of most celebrated ballads. The track is known for its intricate musical structure and emotional delivery, featuring lead vocals by Maurice White and background support from Philip Bailey. 🎶 Lyrics

Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Jay Graydon / David W. Foster / Bill ChamplinAfter the Love Has Gone lyrics © Emi Blackwood Music Inc., Music Sales Corp., Noted For The Record Music, Irving Music Inc., Garden Rake Music Inc, Foster Frees Music Inc, Foster Frees Music Inc. 🎹 Song Origins & Background Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone (Audio)

: Reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, held off from the top spot only by The Knack's "My Sharona". Awards : Won two Grammy Awards in 1980: Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. Best R&B Song for the songwriters. Released in 1979 as a standout single from

: Bassist Verdine White noted it was one of the group's most challenging tracks to record; they cut it seven times before capturing the right "vibe". 🏆 Achievements Foster / Bill ChamplinAfter the Love Has Gone

And, oh, after the love has goneHow could you lead me on (how could you lead?)And not let me stay around?Oh, oh, ohAfter the love has gone (after the love)What used to be right is wrongCan love that's lost be found?

: It was initially offered to Hall & Oates , who turned it down because they preferred to record their own material.