"Show Me the Way" is a song recorded by the band Earth, Wind & Fire featuring Raphael Saadiq that was released as a single in September 2004 by Sanctuary Records. from their 2005 album Illumination. The single reached No. 16 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.
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Critical reception
David Wild of Rolling Stone described the song as "characteristically dreamy". Rob Theakston of AllMusic noted that "the crown jewel of the album is unquestionably the eight-minute jam "Show Me the Way". Anthony Hatfield of the BBC called the track "a highlight with its easy groove packaged in a neat, modern arrangement". People described "Show Me the Way" as a "lush ballad".
Accolades
The band was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for their performance of the song.