Walking on the Chinese Wall

Philip Bailey

About Walking on the Chinese Wall

"Walking on the Chinese Wall" is a song written by Roxanne Seeman and Billie Hughes. It was recorded by Philip Bailey. "Walking On The Chinese Wall" was the last song chosen for the album. It became the title track of Philip Bailey's Chinese Wall album. Phil Collins produced, played drums and sang, as part of the backgrounds, on the recording, however the song was not credited as a Bailey and Collins duet. Josie James also sang background vocals on the song. The Phenix Horns and additional overdub recording took place in Los Angeles, with George Massenburg engineering and mixing. "Walking on the Chinese Wall" was the third single, released in 1985. In 1998, Sony Germany released a Philip Bailey compilation album entitled "Walking on the Chinese Wall." July 2018, Phil Collins announced the release of a career-spanning four album box set, "Plays Well With Others", a collection of recordings by artists with whom he collaborated and played with including Robert Plant, Eric Clapton, Quincy Jones, Tony Bennett, Paul McCartney, and Philip Bailey among them. Phil Collins produced, played drums, keyboards, and sang on "Walking On The Chinese Wall", which appears on the second album, track #4. "Plays Well With Others", was timed for release on September 28 with the launch of Collins "Not Dead Yet Tour". more »

Year:: 1989
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Philip Bailey

Philip Irvin Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, songwriter, percussionist and actor, best known as one of the longtime members of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Noted for his four-octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto register, Bailey has won seven Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. Bailey was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work with the band. He forms the heart of the current EWF line-up on stage along with Verdine White and Ralph Johnson and recently, Bailey's son, Philip Jr. more »

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Background "Walking on the Chinese Wall" was a single released by Philip Bailey, the lead singer of Earth, Wind & Fire, from his album titled "Chinese Wall".
Phil Collins connection Phil Collins not only produced Bailey's album but also co-penned and provided background vocals for the track "Walking on the Chinese Wall".
Chart Performance The song made it to number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Genre It falls under the genre of R&B (Rhythm and Blues), showing Philip Bailey's stylised vocal approach.
Music Video Just like the title of the song, the music video also featured the iconic Great Wall of China, making it an eye-catching visual experience.
Live Performances Bailey and Collins performed "Walking on the Chinese Wall" live during the latter's tour in the mid-1980s.
Praise Despite not reaching the top of the charts, the song was praised for its unique vocal delivery, ornate orchestrations, and catchy pop-rhythm blend.
Recognition The song, along with the album "Chinese Wall", helped Philip Bailey secure a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male in 1985.

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