Why? (Earth, Wind & Fire song)
# Why? (Earth, Wind & Fire song)

"Why?" is a song by the band Earth, Wind & Fire, released as a single in 2015 by Kalimba Music. The single peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs chart.

## Overview

"Why?" was produced and written by Maurice White and Gregory Curtis. The song also came from EW&F's 2003 studio album The Promise.

## Appearances in other media

Why? appeared on the soundtrack of the 2002 feature film The Adventures of Pluto Nash.

## Critical reception

Chairman Mao of Blender called Why? a "sweeping ballad". Renee Graham of the Boston Globe said Maurice White's "voice is steady and sweet especially on the uptempo ballad, Why".

## Credits

* Alto Saxophone – Gerald Albright
* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa
* Backing Vocals – Fred White, Gregory Curtis, Sheila Hutchinson, Wanda Vaughn
* Bass – Verdine White
* Composer - Maurice White, Gregory Curtis
* Engineer – Cameron Marcarelli
* Guitar - Darrell Crooks
* Keyboards, Drum Programming – Gregory Curtis
* Lead Vocals - Maurice White
* Producer - Maurice White, Gregory Curtis
